Clooney flick offers a breath of fresh air
Being a workaholic with no real sense of family, friends, or romance is certainly not anything that one dreams of. But for Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), it’s the only world…
The best albums of 2009
As we find ourselves entering a new decade, it might serve us well to first take one last look back at the highlights of 2009, as there are a number…
Thriller leaves reviewer feeling hopeless
Considering its premise, director Martin Campbell’s revenge thriller “Edge of Darkness” should have been a satisfying experience. Revenge is a common cinematic theme, primarily because it is so fundamentally enjoyable…
Ledger’s last film lacks coherent storyline
“The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,” best known for featuring Heath Ledger’s last appearance on the big screen, is a visually-stunning, wacky, whimsical journey that can be fun, but ultimately has…
UWRF students raise money for Haiti relief efforts
“I woke up to bouncing on my bed and the walls shaking … moving back and forth,” said UW-River Falls student Alicia Bartel about her experience living through the earthquake…
UW-River Falls needs an underground music scene
For as long as I’ve been here, I haven’t seen a single inch of an underground music scene. This surprises me a little. River Falls is a college town. Where…
Columnist offers Valentineʼs dating insight
River Falls, I hope it feels good to be back in school. Last semester I know there were many of you who were avid readers of the fashion column and…
John Mayer remains strong with somber lyrics
John Mayer’s newest album, “Battle Studies,” is chock-full of heartbreak. It’s obvious the artist has been going through relationship issues since “Continuum,” which featured songs mostly about the luster of…
Holiday movie offers little cheer
I can’t believe this day has come. It’s my last review, Falcons, and already I’m feeling the void (and the reimbursement) within my pocket. Indeed, my ticket stub is gone,…
Holiday movie offers little cheer
The theatrical poster for “Everybody’s Fine” is misleading in two ways: 1) It sports a Christmas tree decked out in glitz and glam standing proud in the background, signaling to…
