Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category

The Goods? Mediocre Works for Me

By: Alex Harris Yesterday, I went out to see the highly anticipated film The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard starring Entourage’s finest, Jeremy Piven.  After seeing countless commercials for it, reading every detail regarding it’s release on Internet Movie Database, and realizing Will Ferrel...
August 15th, 2009 | Entertainment, Movies | Read More

Judd Apatow: Transition from Comedic to Dramatic

By: Alex Harris After seeing Judd Apatow’s latest film, Funny People, this past weekend, one thing has become clear: Judd Apatow has gotten ahead of himself as we are witnessing the sad, sad transition from comedic to dramatic. We all understand that Judd Apatow will always hold a firm place in...
August 2nd, 2009 | Entertainment, Movies | Read More

Michael Jackson: Tribute to the King of Pop

By: Alex Harris and Michael Vigilante Michael Jackson once said, “Through it, my music, I know I will live forever.”  Although he passed away on June 25th, 2009, he will certainly continue to live on through his music. We all know the King of Pop dealt with his fair share of controversy...
June 28th, 2009 | Entertainment | Read More

Movie Preview: The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

By: Alex Harris On June 12th, I recommend heading out to your local movie theater to catch the opening night of director Tony Scott’s new film, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3.  With a cast lead by the always-productive Denzel Washington, as well as co-star John Travolta, this remake of the original...
May 30th, 2009 | Entertainment, Movies | Read More

Star Trek: Awesome

By: Charles Bogren It was a pretty humid evening when a group of friends and I decided to start off our summers with a movie. With job prospects looking bleak and the common attractions in town played out, a little escapism sounded just about right. We procured our tickets to what seemed to be the only...
May 14th, 2009 | Entertainment, Movies | Read More

Arrested In Development

By: Brad Etheridge Under-appreciated commodities are in no short supply in today’s society.  Here in the United States especially, we often focus our notoriety on egocentric heiresses, fast food, and four-wheeled redneck circle-driving in lieu of some of life’s more precious and rare offerings....
May 7th, 2009 | Entertainment, Movies | Read More

Stephen Colbert: The Man, The Legend

Nation!  Much like a fine Cabernet, The Colbert Report has undoubtedly grown better with age. Stephen Colbert has reached his stride as poignant social commentator, delivering criticisms, as well as accolades, to countless deserving targets across the country.  We have all come to know and love particular...
April 17th, 2009 | Entertainment, Television | Read More

Disney Strikes a Deal with YouTube

Earlier today, The Wall Street Journal reported the execution of a deal between Google’s YouTube and media conglomerate, Walt Disney Company.  This collaboration will give YouTube access to ESPN and ABC video channels, specifically providing web viewers with sports highlights and show recaps....
March 30th, 2009 | Business, Entertainment | Read More

The Best Sports-Related Activities that Aren’t Actually Sports.

Did you wake up one morning, and suddenly realize that you are terrible at sports? I know we haven’t, but for argument’s sake, let’s just say we have. Just because most guys don’t have the ability to hit a 90 mile-an-hour fastball, or drain the 25 foot jumper, doesn’t mean...
March 3rd, 2009 | Entertainment, Sports | Read More

The 3 Best Food Shows on TV

At 2 in the morning, there is probably nothing on TV worth watching. Except for the Food Network. With the possible exception of the History Channel I’ve never learned as much simply by watching a television station. From Iron Chef in the old days, to the inferior but still entertaining Iron Chef...
February 23rd, 2009 | Entertainment, Television | Read More