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Nommin' On Ramen

Ramen Bar finds its niche in the Penn community. Just don’t ask how to make the broth.



Denzel Washington Soars in "Flight"

The opening scene of “Flight” commences the morning after a typical evening of drugs, booze and sex for Captain Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington). Following a tormenting phone call from the ex–wife and a quick fix of cocaine, he’s ready to pilot SouthJet Airlines’ 9 a.m.


Calvin Harris - "18 Months"

Calvin Harris has got the formula down with his newest album, “18 Months.” The Scottish DJ’s catchy electro beats have high energy and low experimentation, but they clearly work based on the popularity of two familiar tracks, “Feel So Close” and the Rihanna hit, “We Found Love,” both of which aren’t by any definition new — but they appear on the album anyway.




Neil Young - "Psychedelic Pill"

What’s the one word to describe “Psychedelic Pill”? Bland — Neil Young’s 35th studio album churns out a monotonous repetition of forgettable guitar riffs and tacky lyrics.


Review: The Sessions

“The Sessions” follows the true journey of poet Mark O’Brien (John Hawkes), who, at age 38, finally decides to lose his virginity.


Review: Holy Motors

Every year, Cannes cedes one of its Hollywood–monopolized screens for a patriotic celebration of insanity.



Album Review: Taylor Swift - "Red"

With the release of her pensive new album, “Red,” Taylor Swift  shows off a more mature version of herself.  The record's only anti–boy rant is the cutely cranky “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” Everything else — such as the dubstep–esque “I Knew You Were Trouble,” and “The Last Time,” a surging duet with Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody — is adult.  Both “22” and “Starlight” are about the timelessness of youth.  The perky “Stay Stay Stay” mentions groceries and settling down.  And “Everything Has Changed,” a raw duet with Ed Sheerhan, is a graduation into the indie coffeehouse jams of the thoughtful twentysomething.  She’s still wholesome, lively, and genuine, but she’s older — and she’s seeing anything but red. 3/5 Stars


Review: “Simon Killer”

Despite a promising name and a promising director at the helm, Simon Killer fails to really deliver anything to its audience.