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The Bullet Picks the Oscars
BEST PICTURE – “THE ARTIST” If there’s one thing people who like movies love, it’s movies. “The Artist” is a movie about movies. Put two and two together, and the obvious choice for Best Picture is Michel Hazanavicius’ drama about a silent film actor at the dawn of the talkies. Other Nominees: “War Horse,” “Moneyball,” [...]
“Downton Abbey”: What’s Not to Love?
Fact: you cannot maintain a conversation about television today without someone mentioning “Downton Abbey.” From it’s abundant Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, to students who guiltily admit spending their nights marathon-watching Season one, watching “Downton Abbey” is all but unavoidable. How did a show with humble beginnings become one of the most globally-acclaimed English television [...]
‘Jurassic Park’ Brings Dinosaurs into Hi-Def
When the original “Jurassic Park” was released in 1993, I was still young enough to wonder why actors would sign up to be in a movie in which a dinosaur would actually kill them.
One Note Stand’s ‘Mission’ a Success
Taking the stage with a series of James Bond montages, dressed in sunglasses, heels and suits, accapella group One Note Stand began their “secret mission,” code named “ONS1212011,” to entertain a crowd of students, parents and faculty in Dodd Auditorium last Thursday, Dec. 1.
‘Camp’ a Dynamic and Satisfying Debut Album
By SARAH PARK Think back to your most memorable summer camp experiences. What do you think of? Telling ghost stories by the bonfire? Hikes in the woods? Catching fireflies? As a kid, camp was a place you went to escape boundaries and discover yourself. Using these nostalgic memories, comedian and actor Donald Glover (Troy from [...]
‘Modern Warfare’ is Still Great After Third Installment
My daddy always told me, “Don’t fix what ain’t broke, boy. Also, it should have been you who died.” I took those words to heart, and clearly, so did Infinity Ward. Infinity Ward, a developer gutted of many its most talented employees after “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,” has had two years to rebuild [...]
Holiday Shopping for Vintage Fashion
By SARAH KELLY It’s hard to go through the holiday season without thinking back on holiday memories of waking to find a cover of white frost on the ground or the soft sound of flour scattered on the table before the sugar cookie dough is rolled out. A distinctive piece of clothing can evoke memories [...]
Mary Washington Step Team Hosts Exciting Winter Bash
By JAMIA JORDAN From their swag and their beats to the rhythm in their feet, all who came out in support of UMW’s Alter Egos Winter Bash could feel the high energy and see the dedication in each passionate stepper as they performed for 250 guests. Held in the Great Hall on Friday, Dec. 2nd, [...]
British Television Series ‘Misfits’ Worth a Watch
By CAITLIN SHEEHAN If you’re looking for a new show to get into over winter break, “Misfits” might be just right for you. Originally airing across the pond on Britain’s E4 network, “Misfits” is about a group of young working-class adults and how they cope with mysteriously gaining supernatural powers. The series opens up with [...]
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