Culture
Music
Y2K party leaves several somethings to be desired
I wasn’t about to throw twelve dollars away, so, clutching my necklace I’m pretty sure was made in the ‘90s, I led the pack into The Bug Jar.
Dance
BSU Step Show never fails to bring energy, enthusiasm
Ultimately, what strikes me about BSU’s step competition is that it seems to be one of the few events on campus that attracts a lot of the local community.
Movies
‘The Lighthouse’ will make you question your sanity
Because of their strong performances, the personality clashes between Pattinson and Dafoe provide the film with some of its best scenes.
Movies
‘Cats’ convinced me of the power of friendship
But even if it’s not good in the traditional sense, the “Cats” movie cannot be viewed in a traditional context. It must be viewed as an exercise in free-spirited, unabashed strangeness.
Movies
40 years later, ‘The Shining’ remains a paradigm of horror
The amalgamation of sound effects, long shots, masterclass framing, disturbing imagery, and the slow build of suspense creates a perfect horror movie.
Music
Advance Base, Sinai Vessel make time stand still at Small World Books
...his tender voice, and the clarity of his hand-picked guitar explained everything.
characters
‘Norwegian Wood’ finds hope in the aftermath of suicide
Some might find solace retreating into the comfort of a sensitive book. If that sounds like you, I have the perfect read for this winter: Haruki Murakami’s “Norwegian Wood.”
Drama House
Aliens exist during NJR’s ‘Final Frontier’ show
On Saturday, the Drama House was decked out for the house show called the “Final Frontier,” featuring all songs about the sun, moon, and stars.
CT Recommends
CT Recommends: ‘Nintendo Fitness Boxing’
Thanks to Nintendo, I can now practice boxing (and smash everything) in my single dorm room with the Fitness Boxing game.
Holidays
The pan-religious appeal of Emmet Otter
May I suggest the Jim Henson-directed “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” for your not-quite-Christmassy-but-it’s-got-the-giving-spirit, made-for-television viewing pleasure?
