Tag: arts & entertainment
“Paddington”: England and Whimsy
It was somewhere between the dream sequence about losing touch with your inner child and the “hilarious” scene involving the protagonists’ clumsy first-time attempt...
‘Brazilians in California’ Weaves Music and History
When it comes to classical music, I would categorize myself under “uncultured swine,” as most of my exposure is from either car commercials or...
Aside from the pecs of a god, Thor can’t redeem “Blackhat”
Director Michael Mann’s latest movie has come out, with promises that the former hand behind “Heat” would be able to spice up Hollywood with...
“American Sniper” not Clint Eastwood’s best, but still nicely done
Known for opening discussion on masculinity from his Westerns to war films, Clint Eastwood continues this discussion in his recent film “American Sniper,” a...
Winter Quarter Lookbook
While the calendar clearly marks us as in the dead of winter, something about the weather just doesn’t add up. Where are the biting...
Guster loses speed with ‘Evermotion’
Four years after their last release, Guster has dropped back into the alternative music scene with their seventh studio album, “Evermotion.” Having produced the...
Newcomer Meghan Trainor is off to a good start with ‘Title’
The year 2014 was a big year for 21-year-old Meghan Trainor. The newcomer burst onto the scene with her smash hit “All About That...
Brooklyn Nine-Nine, “Payback” review
Honestly, I had trouble figuring out what to say in this review. “Payback” is a low-key episode of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” one that I doubt...
“Taken 3” needs to be taken outside and shot
For those worried about Ebola or military action by ISIS, I have good news. The actual threat to American lives is Irish actor Liam...
“Inherent Vice” artfully captures mania, confusion of its time
It’s a simple story.
Doc Sportello (Joaquin Phoenix) is visited by ex-girlfriend Shasta (Katherine Waterston), who is being coerced by her real estate mogul lover...