There is a separation moment in “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle,” one that divides those who then and there buy into the movie’s silliness from those who simply cannot do so. Anyone who has seen it remembers-it is the moment that the two upper-middle-class stoner heroes climb onto the back of a cheetah in an attempt to ride it to safety.
At tonight’s Treasury meeting, Student Union will formally present next year’s proposed budget. Students are welcome to attend to see the SU budget for the 08-09 school year and to voice any concerns. The meeting will take place in Simon 110 and starts at 9:15pm.
In early 1996, the American people were ready for many things; a new Alanis Morissette single, a Deep Blue vs. Garry Kasparov chess rematch and another four years of Bill Clinton. One thing they weren’t ready for was “The Dana Carvey Show.”
In early 1996, the American people were ready for many things; a new Alanis Morissette single, a Deep Blue vs. Garry Kasparov chess rematch and another four years of Bill Clinton. One thing they weren’t ready for was “The Dana Carvey Show.”
The ill-fated prime-time sketch comedy show only lasted 7 episodes before it was cancelled.
“The Simpsons” are to hot for Venezuelan TV, a boy blows his nose 213 times, and a man with iguanas in his leg is acquitted on smuggling charges.
When the trailer for this new pseudo-indie flick from Disney-owned Miramax debuted around Sundance time I noted that by being named “Smart People” the film is automatically marked as a movie for people who aren’t “smart.” Think about it like this: If “Planet of the Apes” were made for the damned dirty ape demographic, wouldn’t it just be called “Planet?” The way it is, the movie seems to put “smart people” on display as if they are a zoo attraction.
There are few surprises in “Street Kings,” the new LA-based crime thriller directed by “Training Day” writer David Ayer.
Keanu Reeves stars as Tom Ludlow, an alcoholic, morally-confused detective who tosses the rule book out the window in favor of what gets results.
The following is a list of speakers who would be just as good as, or better than, Chris Matthews for Commencement speaker. We’ve included both Wash. U. alums and other notable, and interesting, speakers.
Most of the time our Old Movies column focuses on just that: movies which are old. But this week, we’re going to use it to refer to movies that are fresh out of theaters, newly on DVD and deserve a second look from those who skipped them when they were in theaters.
The moment Martin Scorsese drops the audience literally into New York City’s Beacon Theater for the first few notes of “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” is one of the most invigorating and stunning sequences in Scorsese’s long career. Even the energy of Keith Richards’ guitar and Mick Jagger’s growl cannot keep up with those of the filmmaker at points.
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