Activated UWRF soldiers honored at send-off
UW-River Falls student soldiers who are being deployed later this month were honored Wednesday at a community sendoff in the University Center Ballroom. The soldiers are members of the River…
‘Bride Wars’ follows ‘chick flick’ formula, lacks convincing characters
Occasionally, there is a chick flick that has something to offer to not only the other gender, but to the culture in general. Rest assured folks, this review isn’t about…
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ gives viewers a realistic portrayal of Indian living
The perception of India through the lens of American cinema is usually one of two things: the more developed and highly technological India or the devastating poverty of the slums.…
Lily Allen thrusts herself back into the spotlight
Last fall, world renowned singer, drug addict and raging alcoholic Lily Allen swore off booze. This was not due to the many health risks that go along with it, but…
River Falls bars cater to diverse crowds
Ah, yes, downtown River Falls-a place full of options that never fails to please. I’m talking bars, of course. I began conducting my River Falls bar research this summer, taking…
Action scenes compensate for poor plot in ‘Taken’
Some movies are made strictly for action scenes. They forego requiring a good plot and acting in order to focus on the fight scenes. This can be said for “Taken,”…
‘Mall Cop’ relies on fat jokes instead of creativity
Some would argue that the “fat joke” is dead. It is lowbrow, just as the fart joke is, and it has plagued much of comedy since, well, ever. The days…
Franz Ferdinand hits a home run with ‘Tonight’
After a three-year hiatus which seemed to go all but unnoticed, the glossy, high-energy Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand have returned to the music scene with their third album, “Tonight: Franz…
Graduation marks transition to a new beginning
Snow, the dreadful temperature and the motivation to study has continued to fall as the end of the semester is right around the corner. Yet some students will soon be…
‘Punisher’ provides audience with unnecessary gore
There is an old Yuletide saying, “Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like the Punisher!” Perhaps I am remembering that wrong, but it nonetheless encapsulates the absurd sentiment that Marvel Knights hopes…
