Saturday, September 12

Reviews of the week

“Cinderella Man” Directed by Ron Howard Universal Pictures Yes, “Cinderella Man” may be another boxing movie following the Academy Award win of “Million Dollar Baby.” And yes, it may also be another Depression-era underdog tale, reminiscent of “Seabiscuit.” But the film has three elements that render it worthy of its own attention and perhaps even its own Oscar consideration: Russell Crowe, Paul Giamatti and director Ron Howard. Read more...


Student producer gets feet wet

How does someone become a producer? “I’ve had no direction and no guide. It’s been, “˜Get your feet wet and jump into it,'” Sandra Mucke said about her recent first experience as a producer. Read more...


Screen scene

“The Longest Yard” Directed by Peter Segal Paramount Pictures Adam Sandler has made his career getting audiences to root for delinquents. He has played slackers, untalented hockey players, mediocre singers and more. Read more...



Program to combine modern, traditional

This year’s Indian Student Union culture show, “Sambhaavna,” meaning “choices,” addresses the choices Indian American youth face between their Indian heritage and the culture of their American home. Read more...


Good music lurks beyond the nearest mall

I noticed a lot of things while selling my soul to corporate America and shopping at the mall this past weekend. First things first, that new patchwork design by Coach is rather classy, naysayers be damned. Read more...


Electronic group’s sound spans ocean

The members of the electronic group Pine*am may live on opposite sides of the Pacific Ocean, but that hasn’t stopped them from writing songs together. The group is currently on tour to promote “Pull The Rabbit Ears,” its third release, which will be available on May 31. Read more...