Yikes. In movies, many people use the phrase “mindless entertainment,” especially towards action or science-fiction. There’s also braindead entertainment; meaning something so devoid of life, originality and fun that it’s a black hole of visual media. And to think, that…
Chris Kyle has been advertised as “the most lethal sniper in U.S. history,” with 160 confirmed kills over four tours in the Iraq War. But director Clint Eastwood takes a look at the man behind the gun scope, specifically when…
Have you ever noticed a trend in Oscar-winning actresses, in that some are notably gorgeous women whose award-winning roles have required them to dress down and dirty themselves up? No pretty dresses, no flawless make-up, no blinding smile, just whatever talent they can put forward.
If anyone else needed notification that Lorde is now officially a BIG deal in the entertainment industry, here’s the memo: at 18 years-old, the New Zealand alternative pop star has been selected to curate the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1.
It’s a quiet Friday night at Stony Brook University, but there’s some serious energy coming from the Union Basement. In room 032A, members of Pocket Theatre are in loose clothing, using tea and caffeine for energy and are stretching to…
What was the first line of Weezer’s first single of new music in 4 years? “I’m sorry guys, I didn’t realize that I needed you so much.” This is a surprising admittance from someone who has been giving the middle…
Picture if you will a young movie critic walking into the movie Tusk, written and directed by Kevin Smith. This critic is a big fan of Smith’s films, ranging from the slacker classic Clerks, to his mediation on love in…
On Wednesday, September 3, the Staller Center was filled with various patrons. Some were students and others, citizens of Stony Brook. These patrons shared curiosity, perhaps even concern, over an epidemic they’ve seen or read about in the news. The…
On Wednesday September 3rd, the Staller Center was filled with various patrons. Some were students and others, citizens of Stony Brook. These patrons shared curiosity, perhaps even concern, over an epidemic they’ve seen or read about in the news. The…