Film & TV
Review: "Saving Mr. Banks"
We’ll never forget the notable childhood memory of Mary Poppins singing, “Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” An emotionally dynamic film and current Oscar contender, “Saving Mr. Banks” recounts the true story of "Mary Poppins" author, P.
Review: "Twice Born"
“Twice Born” is a drama set in a series of beautiful locations about people discovering the beauty of love, motherhood and forgiveness in the middle of the Bosnian War’s Siege of Sarajevo. There are a few problems, however, with this cinematic ode to sweeping violins, flashback narration and endless, impossibly blue shots of the ocean. The primary setting of the location—one which drives the heart of much of the drama—feels trite and, at times, even tasteless.
Television Showdown: McDonald's vs. Taco Bell
This article was originally published as part of the joke issue on 12.5.2013 McDonald's The Set-Up: The 24–inch Westinghouse TV is only visible from about four seats (strategically nailed into the floor), and the subtitles are only visible from about two.
McCafé Review
This article was originally published as part of the joke issue on 12.5.2013 Promising that “sipping a McCafé drink is like taking a mini–vacation from your day,” McDonald’s latest “coffee” ad flaunts a winter wonderland popping out of a white chocolate mocha frappe, complete with a snow–crusted gondola gliding straight out of the cup.
B Roll: A Toy Story
This article was originally published as part of the joke issue on 12.5.2013 There was a time when people didn’t avoid trans fat, when “Super Size Me” wasn’t even an idea in Morgan Spurlock’s head and when my parents would do anything to shut me up.
HIMYM Recap: "The Rehearsal Dinner"
Finally, we have an episode in which the characters actually do something wedding–related rather than just casually mentioning it.
HIMYM Recap: "Bedtime Stories"
All the rhyming in the episode gave me a hurt in my head. “Bedtime Stories” was so boring, that I wanted to go to bed. Marshall and baby Marvin are on a bus to the Farhampton Inn. Where did they put the rental car?
Review: "The Armstrong Lie"
"The Armstrong Lie" is oddly disjointed, somewhat confusing and leaves us cold, only growing our previous collective feeling of betrayal by Lance Armstrong.
Review: "Frozen"
"Frozen" is Walt Disney’s latest animated movie, loosely based on Christian Andersen’s "The Snow Queen." This spin-off follows two Scandinavian sisters: Elsa and Anna, princesses of Arendelle.
Double Feature Review: "Ender's Game"
For both the casual moviegoer and the diehard literati, here are two different looks at the divisive new page–to–screen adaptation of everyone’s favorite childhood sci–fi book.
Review: "The Best Man Holiday"
“The Best Man Holiday” tries hard to make its audience laugh and cry, but fails at accomplishing either.
Review: "Nebraska"
"Nebraska" commences with Woody Grant, a senile, drunken old Montana man (fully-embodied by an exceptional Bruce Dern) being stopped by the police on his doomed mission to walk to Nebraska and collect the millions of dollars he supposedly won from a clear scam.
Review: "Delivery Man"
No trailer needed, Vince Vaughn’s name alone is enough to convince people to check out a new movie.
Netflix Pick of the Week: "Salinger"
Upon its release in 1951, “The Catcher in the Rye” became the companion of millions of American teenagers—its narrator, Holden Caulfield, became their voice. J.
Thanksgiving Guide to Film
Thanksgiving break falls just two weeks short of the reading days–finals storm. If you're like us, you'll be chowing on Turkey or binging on Netflix.
Review: "Philomena"
Directed by Stephen Frears, the BBC film “Philomena” recounts the amazing true story of one woman’s journey to find her son, who had been stolen from her when he was just a child.
Trailer of the Week: "American Hustle"
With a special screening of the opening six minutes of “American Hustle” at the American Film Institute Festival, it looks like director David O.
HIMYM Recap: “Mom and Dad”
27 hours left! Wait, what? The wedding is tomorrow?
