Review
Review: "The Monuments Men"
Frank Stokes’ (George Clooney) reflective monologues in “The Monuments Men” incessantly question the risking of human life to preserve a cultural artifact.
Album Review: Broken Bells
“AFTER THE DISCO” Broken Bells James Mercer of “The Shins” and renowned indie–rock producer Brian Burton—better known as Danger Mouse—are back, four years after the duo’s debut album.
Album Review: "Dunes" by Gardens & Villa
After releasing their eponymous debut EP in 2011, Gardens & Villa could have easily gone back to making laidback Southern Californian electro–pop. Instead, they did something totally different, heading to the relatively remote state of Michigan to record their second album.
You Have to Listen to This: Action Bronson
Hip–hop as a genre, or even as a lifestyle, is stereotypically dominated by braggadocio—whether it’s about cars, money, or women.
Album Review: Bombay Bicycle Club
“SO LONG, SEE YOU TOMORROW” Bombay Bicycle Club Do you like straight–ahead pop, rock n’ roll or any other mainstream genres?
Album Review: Of Mice and Men
“RESTORING FORCE” Of Mice and Men From the first bullhorn screams of opening track “Public Service Announcement,” you know it’s on. Of Mice and Men's third album is chock full of punchy, mosh–pit igniting anthems like “Bones Exposed” and “You Make Me Sick,” but the band leaves room for some more accessible material, like closing ballad “Space Enough to Grow.” Although some of the choruses feel somewhat forgettable, the group is in their element here, delivering a raw and aggressive, yet balanced and mature set of hardcore tracks that fans of the genre are sure to devour. Grade: A– Sounds Best When: Your angsty inner scene kid is begging for release Download: The aggressive and defiant “Break Free”
Music You Have To Listen To: Darkside
What do you get when you combine two guys from Brown, EDM and science fiction?
Opening Night at the Barnes: ‘Yinka Shonibare MBE: Magic Ladders’
[media-credit name="The Barnes Foundation" align="alignright" width="181"][/media-credit] As I lined up to pick up my tickets for the opening of ‘Yinka Shonibare MBE: Magic Ladders’ at the Barnes Foundation, I found myself surrounded by fur coats, “authentic” prints and thick–rimmed glasses with lenses measuring roughly one and a half to two inches in diameter.
Snow Cap: Films to Watch During Snowstorms
Penn’s been experiencing an above average amount of snow recently, so we delved into the cinema vault and found some top notch snow movies to remind you that it’s not so bad that you can’t meander from frat to frat without getting hypothermia.
Album Review: Hospitality
"TROUBLE” Hospitality In their 2012 self–titled debut album, Hospitality sang about carefree love, fixing heartbreak with aplomb.
Taste Test: Sriracha Sauces
Our “experts” compare the classic green–capped Huy Fong nectar to similar sauces from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and VietnamKampong Koh Malaysian Garlic Chili Sauce ($2.28)
Haiku Reviews
“WONDERLAND” CEO Sugary and sweet Lasery electro–pop Playfully Swedish Grade: A Download: "Whorehouse" Sounds best when: Thinking about your favorite semester
Review: "Lone Survivor"
It’s June of 2005, and Seal Team 10 is stationed in Afghanistan. Four Navy Seals are tasked with the mission to capture and kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shah in a mission called Operation Red Wings.
“Mind Over Matter" by Young The Giant Review
Aside from breakout singles “Cough Syrup” and “My Body,” Young the Giant’s 2010 debut album was far from noteworthy.
New Music Haikus
Roses are red / Violets are blue / We know you like verses / So read these haikus.
Review: "Inside Llewyn Davis"
There are times in life when everything seems to occur at random or “just happen.” In "Inside Llewyn Davis" we meet Llewyn Davis, a man who lives in this perpetual state. In what might be their most melancholy film yet, the Coen brothers document the life of a man who never quite failed, but never quite made it.
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.
