Young musicians out to impress
I will be the first one to admit that I am not the authority around campus on hard-core rap or hip-hop, but regardless, the popularity is too great to ignore…
‘Reno 911!’ goes from TV screen to movie screen
Another Comedy Central favorite-turned-movie is another failed attempt to recreate the show on the big screen. “Reno 911!,” the television version, is a satire of the show “Cops,” with a…
‘Reno 911!’ goes from TV screen to movie screen
“Reno 911!: Miami” is, obviously, the Comedy Central show’s first stab at generating laughs on the big screen, and fortunately, its format is one that’s fairly easy to adapt for…
Anberlin’s new album falls short
After years of being a film and music critic, I have found that the easiest things to review are either amazing or f-in’ horrible. When something falls into either of…
Childhood favorite comes to life in ‘Bridge to Terabithia’
When mention of the new children’s fantasy film, “Bridge to Terabithia,” was made, responses were similar: ‘Oh yeah! I read that book, like, in the sixth grade ... I don’t…
Childhood favorite comes to life in ‘Bridge to Terabithia’
When I first heard about “Bridge to Terabithia,” my curiosity wasn’t all that piqued. On top of being yet another cinematic tale of fantasy for the kiddies, this is the…
‘Hannibal Rising’ disappointing in the movie’s series
As an audience, we are privileged to view the mega milestones of Hannibal’s childhood. From his first taste of blood (literally) to his first home-cooked meal, Hannibal proves he is…
‘Hannibal Rising’ disappointing in the movie’s series
Thump. Thump. You hear that? That’s the sound of a dead horse being beaten. In this case, the brutalized equine is none other than the Hannibal Lecter franchise.
Reggae music expands, entertains reviewer
In case anyone hasn’t sent you the memo yet, reggae music is so much more than Bob Marley and the Wailers. God forbid that you think of Shaggy when you…
‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ a hit with reviewing duo
Guillermo del Toro brings fantasy in the form of film once again with an imaginative, yet historical, “Pan’s Labyrinth.” With fairies, fauns, and a Franco-era darkness, young Ivana Baquero, who…