‘Going in Style’ serves as a reminder that older people watch movies too
When you think of the typical movie audience, you probably don’t immediately think about your grandparents. While teenagers are a great audience for movies, there’s also a certain stability in creating...
View ArticleLondon’s best qualities show during response to tragedy
A queue of police force members walked in a line, their black uniforms crisp, heads decked with caps and faces solemn. A swarm of tourists stood in a corner of the street, watching the event unfold in...
View ArticleSNL will create actual ads for TV
Until I came to Syracuse University, my perceptions about advertising were largely based on “Mad Men” and “The Crazy Ones.” For me, advertising was either a glamorous industry that thrived on extremely...
View ArticleFYP, please take me even though I’m a senior
Today I will be writing for the role of First Year Players’ most senior new member. For those of you who don’t know what FYP is, I’m sorry. First Year Players, henceforth and already referred to as FYP...
View ArticleThe best spots to relieve yourself on campus
There’s not much left that I get to enjoy. I don’t ever have a second to just do nothing. I feel like a dad with five kids complaining about how his children don’t do chores, but it’s true. I know how...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar continues to show the rap world how it’s done
Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly” and “untitled unmastered.” albums addressed issues like police brutality and racial tensions in America. Lamar then dropped two singles and a music video for...
View ArticleScotland should remain part of the United Kingdom
I gazed out at the mesmerizing view in front of me. A city stretched out, a beautiful ocean reflecting the sky above it. Behind me, the Scottish flag, blue etched with a white X-shaped cross, waved...
View ArticleOrlando, Las Vegas and more provide non-traditional extra lifeblood for movies
For almost as long as the history of cinema, movie-makers have sold products to go along with their films. One of the highest-selling merchandise brands for a film is “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,”...
View Article‘Dear White People’ is funny for all the right reasons
From the moment I stepped into S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, I knew something exciting was on its way. While it may start off with fairytale-like beginnings, “Dear White People” is...
View ArticleGet out and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Record Store Day this Saturday
This Saturday, record collectors and record stores alike will rejoice in celebration of the 10th annual Record Store Day. Record Store Day started out to celebrate the vibrant culture surrounding...
View ArticleNetflix’s ‘Girlboss’ is proof biographical TV series is a rising trend
The history of biography is like the history of man. It’s always evolving. While the concept of biographies and autobiographies hasn’t changed over time, the medium through which their makers share...
View ArticleHow to pretend to understand 4/20
It’s that time of the year again, where everyone pretends they like weed. April 20. Though the exact origin story of this day can be found by digging through Google, it is not Bob Marley’s birthday nor...
View ArticleHasbro finds success in the movie universe
Back in 2007, when people were still impressed by special effects, a little diddy came out named “Transformers.” Your favorite childhood robot-car-action-figure-things — who were sometimes also...
View ArticleA convincing argument to attend Syracuse before the May 1st decision deadline
Congratulations to the high school seniors who have committed to coming to Syracuse. Some of you decided that Syracuse was your dream school a long time ago. Some of you will decide on May 1. If you...
View ArticleFilm composer Hans Zimmer is one of the best acts at Coachella
If you have seen a blockbuster film within the last few decades, you may have heard the name Hans Zimmer. The Oscar-winning film composer has created a long list of beautiful music that perfectly...
View ArticleAttention tourists: When traveling abroad, make an effort to speak the native...
When I visited Paris, the language barrier was a little overwhelming to say the least. Street signs were in French and waiters gave me the stereotypical Parisian attitude when I replied in English....
View ArticleWill Smith could make role of Genie in ‘Aladdin’ his own
This week, rumors swirled around Hollywood that Will Smith, the former king of Fourth of July, has been tapped to play the Genie in Guy Ritchie’s upcoming remake of “Aladdin.” While nothing has been...
View ArticleAs Gorillaz transitions into the mainstream, we should all start paying...
After six years in the dark, Gorillaz fans are being rewarded for their patience. The band’s next album is nearly here, and additional content will follow its release. As Gorillaz makes its way into...
View ArticleChris Pratt scores Hollywood Walk of Fame star while maintaining charm
Last week, Hollywood’s favorite nice guy, Chris Pratt, scored a coveted spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. From being cast as the lovable, chubby Andy Dwyer on “Parks and Recreation” to the hunky...
View ArticleChoose Your Own Adventure: Mayfest
Whether you are a freshman who doesn’t know what to expect, a seasoned sophomore, jaded junior, checked-out senior or concerned parent who reads my columns in the hopes of figuring out what your...
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