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Polanski’s “Carnage” adapts stage comedy with all-star movie cast

Alex Williams January 19, 2012

Stage-to-screen adaptations are always a tricky endeavor, and it’s all too easy for directors to find themselves restrained by their material’s inherent staginess, which can sometimes result...

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Popular professors share their New Year’s resolutions

Jessica Lee January 18, 2012

Each new year brings new resolutions. Whether it be a change to one’s external appearance or internal attitude, some of the student body’s favorite professors divulged what they hope to accomplish...

Nation-wide events to get excited for in 2012

Editor's Note: This is the second part in a two-day series about the Life & Arts senior staff's most anticipated events and entertainment of 2012. Today's entries are about events taking...

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‘Archer’ returns with guest star Burt Reynolds

Alex Williams January 18, 2012

The third season of “Archer” resumes tomorrow on FX, and the animated spy comedy remains as ridiculous and irreverent as ever. Although the third season technically began back in September...

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Season premiere meets high expectations

Alex Williams January 17, 2012

Editor’s note: This review contains plot details from tonight’s season premiere of FX’s “Justified.” “Justified,” which begins its third season tonight at...

Album’s arrangements seem uninspired

Eli Watson January 17, 2012

There is something about Anthony Green that always keeps fans returning for more. Maybe it’s his impressively high vocal range, or that he occasionally performs in a dress when the mood is just right,...

‘Syd tha Kyd’ shows diverse talent in debut

Eli Watson January 17, 2012

There are two sides to Sydney Bennett: the shy songstress who first mesmerized listeners with her acid-soul track “Flashlight,” and the take-no-prisoners statement, “I slap bitches, Dad”...

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Top 20 best films of 2011

Alex Williams January 3, 2012

20. Young Adult – Charlize Theron makes it her mission in “Young Adult” to prove a miserable shrew of a character can be compelling, and succeeds thanks to help from Jason Reitman and...

2011 Gift Guide

Julie Rene Tran December 7, 2011

Vintage Cowboy Ropers, $26 WHERE: Cream Vintage Nothing is a better Texas gift than a pair of boots. Bring out the inner cowboy and cowgirl in your friends with a pair of vintage ropers. Cream Vintage...

2011 Best Gift Cards

P. Terry’s WHERE: Any P. Terry’s location Appealing to vegetarians and carnivores and the Dublin Dr Pepper can’t be beat. Plus, just $10 goes a long way there, so it’s a good...

Smashing Pumpkins rerelease burst of alt-rock nostalgia

Robert Starr December 6, 2011

In the realm of ’90s alternative rock, few bands stand on the same tier as the Smashing Pumpkins. Led by guitarist and vocalist Billy Corgan, they produced a body of work epic in scope, focusing...

Post-humous Winehouse album shows off her best

Anjli Mehta December 6, 2011

When listening to Amy Winehouse’s posthumous release, Lioness: Hidden Treasures, it’s hard to believe the tracks were recorded within the past decade. When it comes to jazz, Winehouse’s...

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