The biggest thing in almost every market these days is the concept of vampires. Whether it be the teen romance of "Twilight" or the provocative gore of "True Blood," the public is eating it up. What is the fascination with vampires? Well I'll tell you. It's a combination of elements that influence the consumer markets drive to read, watch, and hear about these ancient creatures of lore.
Beautiful CGI animation and a typical coming-of-age story bring the highly-celebrated Japanese manga "Astro Boy," not only back to life, but to the big screen. Set in futuristic Metro City, "Astro Boy," follows the story of Astro (Freddie Highmore), a robot built by Metro City's top scientist, Dr.
Imagine a language that can help you express all your emotions easily and clearly. Imagine a language that is full of passion, but you can use it freely. Imagine a language that helps you get in shape. After all of this you are probably thinking to yourself "I wish that this kind of language existed, but it sounds way too good to be true.
Everyone likes to dance, at least a little bit. No matter how much you resist, it's hard not to at least tap your foot and bob your head to some great bass and drums. There is even some intriguing musicality hiding in some electronica, you just have to listen for it.
There is no doubt that the U.S. government conducts top secret research and defense projects in the name of the protection and stability of the country. "The Men Who Stare at Goats" is the newest film from director Grant Heslov and stars Academy Award winner George Clooney ("Syriana" and "Michael Clayton").
Sara Winand, or MC Diabeats, is Hood College's resident nerdcore rapper. Despite a fairly recent break into the nerdcore scene, MC Diabeats has already performed at Hood College and in Baltimore . Winand began rapping when one of her housemates introduced her to nerdcore, a genre of hip hop that contains pop culture nerd references, and her background in writing aided the lyrical process.
Hood College Theatre's performance of Harold Pinter's "Old Times" delved courageously into the murky confines of the human mind. As an absurdist play written by Harold Pinter, British playwright and Nobel Laureate, "Old Times" eschewed a linear plotline for a more subjective exploration of the concepts of memory and reality.
Before modern folk songwriters like Regina Spektor, Ani DiFranco, and Ane Brun were spilling their souls through your ear buds, there was Joni Mitchell. Her 1971 release "Blue," defined what it means to be brutally honest with your listening audience. From start to finish the album is coherent and heartfelt.
Have you seen the big posters of beautiful dream-like palm beaches that are enriching so many student rooms and making them easier to live in? Well, these beaches do look like a dream, but they are real in countries like Thailand. You can imagine how jealous I felt when I saw my Thai friend's photos from home.
Since the beginning of cinema , writers and directors have seized upon literature as an inspiration for film ideas. Whether it is a short story being adapted to a television movie or a classic novel being played out by Hollywood actors, the transition from the page to the screen is usually risky and occasionally, but rarely, successful.
Tegan and Sara, the current femme fatales of indie rock, have rounded up another savvy album titled "Sainthood." This well-put together album is an audio delight with adorably rich vocals paired with satisfying electronic and acoustic instrumentality. The Canadian-born identical twins have a clear understanding of one another's musical ideas, and that synthesis is present throughout this album.
From December 3rd to 5th , a student-run performance of "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" will be performed in Tatem's Avalon Performing Arts Studio. "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" is an off-Broadway play written by Charles Busch based on the adventures of two vampy vampires over the course of centuries.