Arts & Entertainment
Review: “The Book Thief”
“The Book Thief” tells a fictional story that brims with history. Based on the book written by Marcus Zusak, the film is the story of a girl growing up with adopted parents in Nazi Germany.
Netflix Pick of the Week: "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"
There is no such thing as perfection in art, but 85–year–old Jiro Ono's sushi is the closest thing to it.
Battle of the Fandoms: J.J. Abrams & Supernatural Creatures Edition
Fandoms—groups of people who live and breathe their favorite books, movies and television shows—have a reputation for intensity. Each of these spooky sci–fi shows has a formidable fandom, but which ones are craziest?
Artist Profile: Loren Kole
Name: Loren Kole Year: 2014 Hometown: Chicago, IL, but born in upstate NY Major: Visual Studies: Art in Practice Website: lorenkole.com Street: Describe your artistic practices—what are your preferred media? Loren Kole: I am a printmaker primarily, working in linoleum cut and silkscreen.
Gaga Goes for More Art Than Pop Than You Realize
She commands you to just dance, she’s caught in a bad romance, she was born this way—most recently, she lives for the applause.
“HIMYM” Recap: “Platonish”
Hallelujah! This episode was actually good, considering I did not once check my watch or Instagram.
Review: "Thor: The Dark World"
The newest entry in the Marvel cinematic universe gives us reason to believe in gods again.
You Have to Listen to This: Ryan Hemsworth
Ryan Hemsworth is like a lot of other up and coming producers unexpectedly birthed by the internet (think Baauer). He has an active SoundCloud page and numerous mentions on all the biggest music blogs as well as a few well received EPs and singles.
HIMYM Recap: “The Lighthouse”
Disclaimer: the content you are about to read is not quite a recap, but rather an emotional rant about season nine so far and all the disappointment and frustration it brings. This week’s episode of “How I Met Your Mother” was a step up from last week’s, but that’s not saying very much.
Trailer of the Week: “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues”
If you didn’t get enough of Ron Burgundy the first time around, “Anchorman 2” is scheduled for release on December 20, 2013.
Music Video Sunday: CHVRCHES—"Lies"
Once you get past the inexplicable “V” in “CHVRCHES” and the ensuring pronunciation issues (it’s definitely “churches” if you were wondering), you can’t get past the band’s infectious, synthy sound.
Synesthesia: "The O.C."
If you ask me about “The O.C.,” I will, with unabashed enthusiasm, explain to you that it’s one of the most important television shows ever to air. There’s a number of reasons I hold this opinion, but a relatively important one is that the soapy and dramatic lives of Orange County residents Ryan Atwood, Seth Cohen, Marissa Cooper and Summer Roberts are soundtracked with astonishing precision.
Shock Absorber: Celebrity Culture
On why I don’t want to be a professional rapper anymore. On November 1, @DonaldGlover tweeted: “found some speakers.
Artist Profile: Bonnie Arbittier
Name and Year: Bonnie Arbittier, C’14 Hometown: York, PA Major: Fine Arts (French Minor) Website: www.cargocollective.com/bonniearbittier Street: When did you first pick up a camera?
10 Quintessential Lou Reed Tracks
Sex, drugs and some remarkable rock ‘n’ roll.
Review: “Diana”
“Diana” covers the last three years of Princess Diana’s (Naomi Watts) life, and focuses mainly on her love affair with heart surgeon Hasnat Kahn (Naveen Andrews). Walking into the theatre with high hopes and expectations, I was sorely disappointed.
Review: "Small Sound"—Tennis
Tennis, like its namesake game, is easy to follow. Any release by the gentle pop group tends to hinge upon relatively simple vocal harmonies and twee lyrics marred by a twinge of longing.
DIY: Penn T-Shirt Pennant
Homecoming weekend may be the only football game you attend this year. Muster up some spirit to make it count. You'll need: 1.
