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"Colombiana" is a satisfying end to summer

By Staff Writer | September 7

The concept of an "Army of One" is used time and time again in the action film genre and has had a very successful run with characters like John Rambo, the Terminator, or John McClane. While examples like these immediately come to mind, there are very few heroines that stack up in terms of style and toughness. Fortunately, the recent release of "Colombiana" has given critics and theatergoers everywhere a powerful example of a one-woman army. Since its premier on August 26, this film has made a respectable $30 million and had stayed within the top three movies at the box office.

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Captain America' has a super future

By Staff Writer | July 29

Since the birth of comic books, Marvel has remained one of the top creative empires in reading for all ages, as well as in feature films with the recent spike in popularity of comic-based movies. While many of the films from Marvel Studios have focused on other heroes like the X-Men or Iron Man, it seemed that one of the classics was missing from the lineup. This absence was soon rectified with the release of "Captain America: The First Avenger" last Friday July 22, which has since earned $65 million and the No. 1 spot at the box office.

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Dog days of summer

By Staff Writer | July 22

"A dog is a man's best friend" is a concept that has been emulated countless times in life, literature and film. Some of the more prominent examples of dogs that symbolize this idea include Lassie, Scooby Doo, and Dug from "Up." Now, TV and film writers have begun to explore a much more different view of this everyday pet. While characters like these are good and wholesome examples for children, the recent premiere of FX's "Wilfred" has provided a much darker version of a man and his so-called best friend.

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Paul McCartney fans come together

By Staff Writer | July 21

Nearly two years after his sold out, two-night concert set at CitiField in Queens, Liverpool's favorite son, Sir Paul McCartney, made his triumphant return to the Big Apple this past weekend for another two-night set, this time at Yankee Stadium.

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Harry Potter worldwide

By Staff Writer | July 19

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II" premiered in movie theaters across the globe on July 15, but perhaps one of the most appropriate locations to have watched the final Potter movie was in the heart of London itself.

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The end of a magical decade

By Staff Writer | July 14

While waiting on a delayed train en route to London in 1990, the ideas of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley running around a castle casting spells and charms all popped into the imagination of J.K. Rowling.

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Harry Potter premiere nothing short of magical

By Staff Writer | July 12

On Monday, July 11 I left my house at 7 a.m. to catch a train bound for New York City, where my sister Olivia and I planned to attend the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." We hoped to get a glimpse of the celebrities attending the premiere or maybe even get an autograph. If only I had known then how magical the day would turn out.

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Transforming the Hollywood sequel

By Staff Writer | June 30

The summer of 2009 was a disappointing time for many film enthusiasts after the unsuccessful release of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." Like many other sequels, the Transformers franchise made the mistake of trying to outdo the original product, specifically in terms of special effects, story structure, and length. While the second installment of Transformers fell short of audience expectations, the third film "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" completely and utterly makes up for the inadequacies of its predecessor.

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J.K. Rowling quoth Pottermore

By Staff Writer | June 25

Fans of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series waited expectantly for the announcement the best-selling author promised to make on Thursday. Rowling announced via a web video that she will be opening Pottermore, an online website for fans that she described as "an online reading experience unlike any other."

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Bon Iver brings listeners home

By Staff Writer | June 22

The newest release from Bon Iver had a lot to live up to after the quiet genius displayed on 2007's "For Emma, Forever Ago." It wasn't until the free streaming of the self-titled album hit the web and its final June 21 release that fans could rest assured Justin Vernon's new effort would be more than able to hold its own against his past work, and maybe even have a chance at surpassing it.

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Hot summer reads

By Staff Writer | June 13

As more books are being made into movies, more college students are flocking to the bookstore before they head to the theater. While some may be picking up "Water for Elephants," others are picking up the classics. No matter which category readers fall into, they are all asking the same question: what to read next?

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Codes and Keys' open new doors

By Staff Writer | June 11

In Death Cab for Cutie's new album "Codes and Keys" much of their inspiration seems to be drawn from indie band The Postal Service and shows a definite evolution in their sound. "Codes and Keys" is a crowd pleaser, delighting old fans and making new ones in the process.

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