‘Red Tails’ highlights underappreciated Tuskegee Airmen
Last week I wrote about the movie “My Week with Marilyn,” so this week I decided to stick with the movie theme and talk about another film that I saw…
Neeson stars in emotionally complex thriller
I am all about watching movie previews and trailers, which means that I generally go into a movie with at least an idea of what to expect. Most of the…
Chinese New Year fortune cookies provide tasty cultural treat
Chinese New Year is filled with tantalizing meals and desserts that are shared with family just as wishes of good health, wealth, and luck in the New Year are shared.…
George Clooney once again proves Oscar worthy
After the Academy Award nominations were announced last month, it dawned on me that I had only seen one of the movies up for best picture. To begin my last-minute…
Experiences abroad immerse, enlighten traveler
I’ve never stepped foot out of the country in my entire life. Until now. By the time this is published, I’ll have been in the United Kingdom going on two…
‘My Week With Marilyn’ captivates, impresses audience
Over winter break, I decided to venture out to the movie theatre with my mom to see the somewhat unknown movie, “My Week With Marilyn.” It details all of the…
Presenting the UWRF class of fall ’11
The following students are graduating from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls this semester.
Final voyage explores hidden wonders of island state
Wow, this semester has gone by really fast! Just like any fun cruise, all good things must come to an end.
Bring some holiday cheer to your life with these cookie tips, tricks
Let’s face it, as wonderful as the holidays are, they can be extremely stressful! Often you get tied up with shopping, wrapping, Christmas card writing, decorating and cleaning.
Muddled, confusing plot holds back otherwise strong film
Secrets and information are probably more dangerous than any conventional weapon. In the political world, there’s nothing more powerful than having dirt on the right people, and J. Edgar Hoover…
