Fifty shades of tragedy
Despite its infamous portrayal of BDSM and reputation as “mommy porn,” “Fifty Shades of Grey” weaves a much darker tale that should be at the forefront of the movie’s conversation.
Marvel and DC battle for the box office
Marvel may hold the commercial crown, but DC paves the way for diversity and edginess.
Redemption from dysfunction
Silver Linings Playbook deals with loss, mental illness and love in one of the most unique romantic films of 2012.
Title Fight discover top form on Hyperview
Title Fight trades their hardcore punk riffs for dreamy, shoegaze inspired tones.
Exploring the literary world of “Divergent”
Abnegation, Erudite, Candor, Dauntless and Amity — where do you belong?
The Oscars: flawed fun for film fans
This year’s Oscars nominations stirred up controversy concerning race and gender.
Powerful narratives that break the mold
All the finest indie films made their mark at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
After happily ever after
“Into the Woods” brews a satisfyingly dark adaptation of the classic musical.
The most wonderful movie time of the year
Christmas is a time of watching great movies, so in celebration of this season Allison Winters provides her essential Christmas movie list.
Signs of the times
This year’s music was noticeably darker and heavier than the year that preceded it.
On the evening of Nov. 15, the stage in Ethel Lee Auditorium was set with a purplish-blue hue and a light fog. The Biola Jazz Ensemble, led by...