Last week saw the arrival of the Veronica Mars movie, nearly ten years after it first aired on television, and cancelled back in 2007. Funded with over $5 million by fans, Veronica Mars is just one of the many shows, in the recent years, that has successfully been revived through vocal fanfare and support. Last year, Show Creator Rob Thomas posted “The Veronica Mars Movie … Continue reading Cancelled television favorites revived by fans
A tiny, cluttered room filled with hundreds of books, posters, CDs, records, and tapes, brims with happy people, all eagerly clustered around office desks. Five trumpet players, three guitarists, two trombone players, and a percussionist file into this tiny room. They all stuff into the space behind the desk, knocking over pencil holders and stacks of paper. Then, with a bang, they begin to play a … Continue reading NPR is packing big talent into Tiny Desk
Senior Political Science and Communication Studies Major Stephanie Swanson has used her four years at Gustavus to develop her passion of absorbing cultures, deepen her involvement in the Gustavus community, and show off her bubbly personality. Stephanie grew up in Grand Forks, ND with a family that encouraged her college pursuit. Drawn to the personable community and great food, Stephanie chose Gustavus. She has given … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Stephanie Swanson
Nearly a decade after The Lord of the Rings movies, Peter Jackson returns to Middle Earth and tries to emulate the same success with The Hobbit movies, based on the story that happened years before Frodo and the gang went on their quest. The first Hobbit movie divided both fans and critics, with many people criticizing the pacing and some mediocre special effects. Some think … Continue reading Desolation of Smaug strikes gold
The Oscars: a little golden statue to signify that a certain actor, film, song/music, etc. was chosen as the best of the best in the category. An estimated 43 million people gathered to watch the ceremony, the most viewers in ten years, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres on Sunday, March 2. It was the most-watched entertainment telecast since the “Friends” finale in May 2004. However, the … Continue reading DeGeneres hosts most watched Oscars in ten years
With hit shows such as True Blood, Boardwalk Empire, The Newsroom, and Eastbound & Down coming to a conclusion this year, HBO has found two new shows to continue their legacy of airing groundbreaking television. As two radically different, yet successful shows, True Detective and Looking, have been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. Among many viewers and fans on the internet, True Detective quickly … Continue reading A-List actors headlining new era for HBO
“So, how’s you’re experience been?” Here we go again. I mean, it’s an honest enough question, but it’s so hard to answer. What if I walked up to you and said, “Hey! So in a relatively short answer, describe how your Gustavus experience been.” Tough, huh? So what answer do I give? It’s been good? Bad? The bagpipes are cool? Homesickness is hard? I like … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: Scotland
Growing up in Houston, Texas, Mark Zorrilla has traveled a long way to be a part of Gustavus, but it has definitely been worth the distance from home. Mark has made his two and a half years at Gustavus a meaningful experience for himself and those around him. He first came to Gustavus because of the science programs, and soon found they were just some … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Mark Zorrilla
Considered to be the greatest living animation director, Hayao Miyazaki has made some of the best Japanese and animated films of all time. Films like My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Monoke, and Spirited Away can be found among many critics and audiences favorite films. Six films created by his studio can be found on IMDB’s Top 250 films list, with Spirited Away (2002) being the highest … Continue reading Animation director Hayao Miyazaki to retire
With the Harry Potter and Twilight film series finished, The Hunger Games is now bringing in the audiences for the young adult literature genre. The first Hunger Games movie did a good job setting up the characters and story for the inevitable sequels, though it was not without its criticisms, ranging from comparisons to other dystopian stories to the shaky camera. Some were worried about … Continue reading Catching Fire turns up the heat
