Coens deliver another quality film with ‘Burn after Reading’
The Coen Brothers can do no wrong. They are the new dynamic duo; AWOL shogun assassins who continually topple filmdom from the inside out with their own brand of manic…
Halada to retire after 33 years at UW-River Falls
After 33 years of employment at UW-River Falls, Mary Halada, the vice chancellor of administration and finance, will be retiring this fall. When asked about the reason for retiring, Halada…
Strong cast, script lay foundation for enjoyable ‘Iron Man’
This decade will be remembered as the phoenix years for the superhero, boasting an impressive 21 comic-character adaptations, 15 of those being produced by comic mogul Marvel. The industry has…
Resident Assistants remain pivotal part of campus life
An old saying says there are only two constants: death and taxes. For student residents of UW-River Falls, there is a third constant: resident assistants. Out of 69 total positions,…
‘Harold and Kumar’ sequel presents wry view of US culture
In 2004, Harold and Kumar went to White Castle. The result was an explosion of slider-obsessed reefer madness. It’s unclear whether Harold and Kumar went to White Castle because of…
Chan, Li combine talents for ‘The Forbidden Kingdom’
It only took a combined total of 127 movies and 72 years of film experience to finally pair Jackie Chan and Jet Li together. The outcome, hyped and hypothesized for…
Reeves mediocre in predictable police drama ‘Street Kings’
Let’s not kid ourselves, the Golden Age is dead, killed by a tide of in-your-face disillusionment. This perpetual state of cynicism has given rise to a society that’s the product…
Clooney’s football comedy ‘Leatherheads’ a nostalgic treat
In the beginning the rules were simple: there weren’t any. More than just a punchy tagline, these words embody a credence for “Leatherheads;” a veritable code of ethics that a…
Las Vegas’ glitz, glamour shine in gambling-themed ‘21’
“If this house is a rocking then don’t bother knocking…just come on in!” Stevie Ray Vaughn’s immortalized words appear as more than mere window dressing for “21”—they stand as a…
New comedy ‘Drillbit Taylor’ one of Wilson’s worst
Critics often try to relate their opinions through some sort of poetic dialogue. Even when the film is sub par, most try to sound stylish and elegant even while slamming…