Friday, July 10

Movie Review: “Jolene”

Movie 'Jolene' follows one woman through destructive relationships even as she keeps hope for a better life

November 12, 2010 – “Jolene,” starring newcomer Jessica Chastain as a red-headed young woman who travels across the country experiencing a string of unhealthy relationships, opened at Laemmle’s Sunset 5 in Los Angeles on November 5.

Radio Director Sarah Rogozen had an unhealthy relationship of her own with this movie. [2:48]

"Movie 'Jolene' follows one woman through destructive relationships even as she keeps hope for a better life"

As a relatively unknown actress, Jessica Chastain holds her own alongside her famous co-stars in Dan Ireland's film "Jolene," based on E.L. Read more...



Hammer exhibit confounds gravity

Halloween is over, but a glimpse of the bizarre will remain on hand a while longer at the Hammer Museum. Read more...

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HAMMER MUSEUM
Artist Julian Hoeber’s structure “Demon Hill” is based on “gravitational mystery spots” and is currently installed on the Hammer’s Lindbrook Terrace.



Making ‘Hamlet’ relatable

Just about everyone has been exposed to "Hamlet" at some point, whether by watching "The Lion King" or reading the play in an English class. Read more...

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Hamlet (Terrence Colby Clemons) (left) spars with Ostricke (Matthew Wrather) (right) over King Claudius’ wager with Laertes over a sporting duel. Horatio (Joseph Tower) (center) observes the mismatched banter with the wit-challenged messenger.


Five Minutes to fame

Even with a jam-packed week of midterms and a weekend full of Halloween festivities, there were still a generous amount of students who took part in the annual Campus MovieFest. Participating students picked up equipment Oct. Read more...

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Third-year applied mathematics and English creative writing student James Simenc (second from right) works the camera during filming of “Good Night.”