The Provost Film Series kicked off last Monday in Pollak Theatre, entering its fifth year at the University, with a screening of the Egyptian movie Scheherazade: Tell Me a Story.
Entertainment
The Games Against the Social System
A Look at the Individual Versus the System in the Hunger Games Trilogy
Warning: May Contain Spoilers.
Stay Away From the Ladder
What Makes Friday the 13th Unlucky
Three times this year, many people will be especially careful to avoid stepping under ladders, spotting a black cat, or being associated with the number 13. Their steps will be a little more careful and their minds a little more on edge. So why is this? Because in 2012, there will be three Friday the 13ths.
Broadway Shines on Primetime with “Smash”
“Smash” is the perfect show for any musical theater lover. The NBC drama premieres February 6 at 10:00 pm and revolves around the making of a Broadway musical about Marilyn Monroe. (The first episode is currently available to watch online at nbc.com.)
A New World in the Holy Land
Traveling to Israel on the Birthright Trip
When I went to Israel, I went with a group of Jewish students that were on a Birthright trip, which consisted of 40 students and eight Israeli soldiers. The trip was completely free for Jewish students, who were given the opportunity to experience Israel for the first time so that they could learn about the culture, the country, and the history.
Daughtry Will Get the MAC Rocking in April
As part of their Break the Spell tour, the alternative/grunge rock band, Daughtry, will hold a concert in the Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC) on Friday, April 20 at 7:30 pm. Special guests include the American pop/rock band, Safetysuit, and rhythm/blues artist, Mike Sanchez.
Batman: Arkham City Offers More Insanity Than Arkham Asylum
Batman: Arkham City was easily one of the best presents I got for the holidays. There’s a very good reason that everyone is calling this game the best Batman game ever. Only the Batman game on the original Nintendo Entertainment System comes close to this one in terms of good game play and overall fun.
Art Faculty Exhibition Brings Professors’ Talents Out of the Classroom
The Rotary Ice House Gallery hosted an opening reception for the Art Faculty Exhibition on Friday night that was attended by fellow faculty, students, friends, and family members.
The Artist Silences Audiences With Nostaglia
While movies have been innovated over the years by how people see them, from eye-popping 3D to awe inspiring IMAX, there is very little reason to regress to old filming techniques. Especially when one goes back to the way movies were originally shown to audiences with no color, completely silent besides a musical score, and a story simply told through action and written dialogue.
Provost Film Series Puts A Perspective on Muslim Women
The University will be hosting the Provost’s Film Series featuring movies on Muslim cultures with a focus on women.