Arts


Brokeback shows it's deserving of nominations

Brokeback Mountain is a powerful drama set in 1960s and 70s Wyoming. Two men secure a summer job sheepherding in the mountainous region and find themselves in an unlikely romantic relationship. This leads to them each living difficult lives which are full of moments of great joy and great sorrow, all of which are captured fantastically in this great work directed by Ang Lee. »

Annapolis flunks the Academy

Whose idea was this? Somewhere, in some place, someone decided that it was acceptable to make a movie solely by cutting up other movies and putting the pieces back together. In addition to this wonderful plan, they also apparently decided that the protagonist can be an unlikable stock character who never changes or convinces the audience he is worth watching for 90 minutes. »

Sins holds annual Poetry Slam

If it weren't for graduation, Kris Peterson would be talking three-peat.

That's because the soon-to-be graduating philosophy major won his second consecutive Cardinal Sins Poetry Slam on Thursday, Jan. 26. »

Stranger Calls lacks originality, manages without violence

Do you ever get the feeling that you're being watched? Do you ever feel like someone is out there monitoring your every move? It's a creepy feeling. But it's one that you won't feel while watching When a Stranger Calls. »

Musical traditions celebrated

Music enthusiasts stood along the back wall of the Rhea Miller Recital Hall during a packed performance of "Moses and the Cantor" on Saturday, Jan. 28. The concert began at 7:30, but the seats were filled by 7:15. »