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Video of the Week: Grape Lady

Friday, November 20, 2009 || Princeton Hynes

My soul rejoiced at watching the Grape Lady fall. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you need to plop yourself down in a chair and affix your eyes to the nearest computer. The Grape Lady has gathered millions upon millions of views since its original arrival onto the YouTube scene. With good reason, too.

St. Louis International Film Festival: Profile of Jason Reitman

Friday, November 20, 2009 || Ashley Johnson

Interviewing an Academy Award-nominated director could be daunting, but when the director is Jason Reitman, it’s anything but. At the age of 32, Reitman has already written and directed three feature films and several shorts, and has garnered the respect of the film industry.

‘Kris Allen’ | Kris Allen

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 || Andie Hutner

It’s not often that a complete unknown in January would be able to garner at least some majority of the nation’s support come May and become a superstar, but it does happen at least once a year during the season of “American Idol.” The winner this year, Kris Allen, was criticized a lot during this [...]

‘Echo’ | Leona Lewis

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 || Princeton Hynes

The opening track on exotic phenom Leona Lewis’ second album, “Echo,” is the first (and so far only) released single, “Happy.” But this go-round, she isn’t bleeding love like she was on her acclaimed debut. Maybe a better starter song would be titled “Melancholy.” Even the upbeat songs on the album are just hiding heartbreaking [...]

What to Know Before Seeing ‘New Moon’ at Midnight

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 || Alex Terrono

The second installment of the “Twilight” Saga, “New Moon,” will be released at midnight this Thursday night or Friday morning (Nov. 20), if you prefer. If you are planning on attending a midnight screening of the much-anticipated sequel, then there are a few things you should know ahead of time.
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Oh my God, it’s almost 2010: Most Overhyped Movies

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 || Percy Olsen

“The Men Who Stare at Goats” was released recently. When I first saw the trailer, I thought it would be funny and smart. Plus, it had Boston’s “More Than a Feeling” in it—a recipe for success. A week later, it’s getting crushed by “2012,” and its Rotten Tomatoes rating hovers around 55 percent. Like countless [...]

‘Band Hero’

Monday, November 16, 2009 || Paul Dohmen

“Band Hero” is the latest musical game from Activision (makers of “Guitar Hero”). It is done in the “Rock Band” style, where up to four people can play any combination of drums, guitar, bass and singing.

Why the new matchmaking system in ‘Modern Warfare 2’ is a step backward

Monday, November 16, 2009 || Michael Yang

A few weeks ago, countless PC gamers across the world felt their palms inexplicably gravitating, nay, shooting toward their faces at ludicrous speeds. The cause of these facepalms?

Oh my God, it’s almost 2010: ‘America’s Next Top Model’ moments

Monday, November 16, 2009 || Princeton Hynes and Kemi Aladesuyi

It seems as if this quickly ending decade has heard the words “America’s next top model is…” 92 times. In actuality, it is only the show’s 13th cycle that is about to have its finale Wednesday.

Exploring the IMDb Bottom 100: ‘Glitter’

Friday, November 13, 2009 || Princeton Hynes

“Glitter” has a pretty respectable position on the IMDb Bottom 100. At No. 85, it’s sitting pretty, 16 spots from being off the list, among the likes of “Troll 2” (1990) and “I Can Do Bad All By Myself” (2009). If you don’t know the story of “Glitter,” I’m surprised.

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