Tuesday, March 10

Screen scene

“Kontroll” Directed by Nimród Antal ThinkFilm Inc. A drunk woman, half-dressed, descends into the Budapest subway system, struggling to crack open a bottle of champagne. She pops the cap, takes a swig, and approaches the metro platform. Read more...



Viewers melt with fear in “˜Wax’

Whether you’re lured by the catchy tag line, “Slay. Prey. Display.” or by the even more eloquent promise to, “See Paris Die,” “House of Wax” is one film that doesn’t renege on its customer guarantee. Read more...


Worshipping false “˜Idols’

I’m normally not one to watch classic television. Growing up, I always hated when my favorite kids’ channel Nickelodeon transformed into Nick at Nite and old re-runs of “The Honeymooners” or “Bewitched” came on. Read more...


Does talent matter?

Paris Hilton recently graced the cover of “Elle Girl” dressed in a moderately conservative, flowery tank top — a lot more than she usually wears when she’s bar-hopping. Read more...


A fishy twist on guacamole

Guacamole may be the ultimate traditional Mexican food. The name itself comes from the Aztec words “ahuacatl,” which means “avocado,” and “molli,” which means “sauce.” Avocado trees were brought to California from Mexico in the late 1800s. Read more...


Fans desperate for once-cancelled show

“Who watches “˜Desperate Housewives?'” asked Duncan Shea, a first-year undecided student. “A lot of people; I’d be careful with that statement,” warned Stephen Pramme, a fourth-year chemical engineering student. Read more...