Think of every romantic comedy you’ve seen. Now combine them all into a giant, jumbled, cliché mess and you have created New Year’s Eve. At first glance, with its all-star cast, this film may look promising, but then you think again of every other movie chock full of big names and you remember how angry they left you. This particular “rom-com” takes the audience through … Continue reading My resolution? To never again watch New Year’s Eve
The department of theatre and dance will occupy the Anderson Social Science Building this weekend. This is a 48-hour theatre project involving students from the beginning directing class and the playwriting class. At 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 23, the playwrights will meet, receive their themes and each begin writing their own five-minute play. On Saturday at 10:00 a.m. the directors will be assigned plays … Continue reading 48 Hour theater project
If it’s a light weekend you’re after, with a laugh and a delightful love life, you’ll find solace in your own collection of romantic comedies rather than the dark mystery found in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Don’t get me wrong, Daniel Craig (Casino Royale, Cowboys and Aliens) and Rooney Mara (The Social Network) both play intriguing characters in a story fraught with questions. … Continue reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo brings a dark mystery
The annual President’s Ball offers students the opportunity to get off campus for a night of fun. Though this year’s dance will not be exactly what students remember from the past, the Campus Activities Board is confident that they will enjoy the change. One major change to this year’s President’s Ball is that it will take place in the Landmark Center in St. Paul. “It … Continue reading 29th Annual President’s Ball—new sound, new location
Ahhhhh. The Hunger Games. When I first glimpsed the title several years ago, I thought, “A game about starvation? That’s an unusual plot.” But Suzanne Collins’s book supplied far better reading than anticipated. In fact, it deserved to be a movie (which it now is). Collins provided enough action to keep me entertained and enough drama—and yes, romance—to make the violence more than just senseless … Continue reading The Hunger Games: Read it before you watch the movie
Gustavus dancers soar to choreography created by professors, guest artists and a student Coming together for this spring’s dance concert, the choreographers behind Something Like Flight focus on human relationships with various forms, style and purposes in a diverse collection of modern dance pieces. Featuring the choreography of four Gustavus faculty, three guest artists and one student, the concert displays talent, artistic vision and the … Continue reading Spring dance concert is Something Like Flight
This spring marks the return of the Tri Sigma Sorority’s philanthropic event Rockin’ For Robbie: Battle of the Bands. The second-annual installment of this charity concert has been keeping the Sigma sisterhood busily preparing for the new set boasting four Gustavus-grown bands. The concert will be in Alumni Hall on Friday, March 16, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sigmas will also be tabling outside … Continue reading Rockin’ for Robbie: Battle of the Bands
If you’re a fan of Sherlock Holmes, you may be disappointed. If you’re a fan of Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and quick moving scenes, you’re due to watch the newest installment of the Sherlock Holmes franchise, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. In this sequel, Holmes is up against his cunning and (perhaps more brilliant) adversary, Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris, Mr. Deeds) and it’s … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Action, Not Mystery
The Hillstrom Museum of Art has two new art exhibitions on display. Both Reflections & Undercurrents: Ernest Roth and Printmaking in Venice, 1900-1940 and Now + Then will be on display through April 22, 2012. Reflections & Undercurrents: Ernest Roth and Printmaking in Venice, 1900-1940 This exhibition features prints that illustrate the picturesque structures of Venice by artists who were instrumental to the etching revival in … Continue reading Exhibitions in Hillstrom feature Venice and Gustavus family
…you don’t need to be that funny Although there’s no cabin fever or professional pirates in the newest Muppet movie, The Muppets. There’s still that element of muppety flavor that is in its own way irresistible. It’s hard to replace Tim Curry, but Jason Segel and Amy Adams do just fine. There’s just about everything anyone could ever hope for (and expect) from any Muppet … Continue reading When you’re a professional Muppet…
