Dear White People and the shiny, new racism

Weaving biting satire with thought provoking questions, "Dear White People" examines the pressures, stereotypes and contradictions of black identity and white guilt.
David Vendrell, Writer
• October 21, 2014
Cold War Kids’ latest release feels right at home

Cold War Kids strike the perfect balance of grit and polish in, "Hold My Home."
Tyler Davis, Writer
• October 21, 2014
The Hollywood Problem: Why We Need Women in Film

The lack of female filmmakers in Hollywood not only reflects a lack of equality in the film industry, but denies the unique perspectives on narrative and technical aspects of film that women have to offer.
Mary Strother, Writer
• October 14, 2014
OK Go mixes the new and the familiar in “Hungry Ghosts”

"Hungry Ghost" remains true to what OK GO does best: creating entertaining music that is not easily pegged down.
Allison Winters, Writer
• October 14, 2014
Redbox Film Club: “The Spectacular Now” captures youthful confusion

"The Spectacular Now" captures the reality of life, without turning the dark corner into bleakness.
Tyler Davis, Writer
• October 14, 2014
Whiplash boldly lives up to its name

"Whiplash" stuns with visual and sonic intensity, while posing the age-old question of what lengths we must be willing to go to achieve greatness.
David Vendrell, Writer
• October 14, 2014
“Gone Girl” scrutinizes marital strife

David Fincher's "Gone Girl" will leave audiences shocked at its dramatic twists and turns.
Mary Strother, Writer
• October 7, 2014
Weezer’s new album is more than just alright

Weezer's newest album hearkens back to their glory days with carefree melodies and witty tongue-in-cheek lyrics.
Tyler Davis, Writer
• October 7, 2014
“Men, Women & Children” struggles with technology

"Men, Women and Children" has the potential for biting satire, but falls short due to a lack of empathy.
David Vendrell, Writer
• October 7, 2014
New music to fall in love with

Transition from summer tunes to fall jams with this new playlist.
Makailynn Clark, Writer
• October 7, 2014
A beautiful, dark family portrait

"Nebraska" paints a dark portrait of a dysfunctional family struggling to learn the importance of selflessness and love.
Tyler Davis, Writer
• October 1, 2014
“Believe Me” hilariously sends up modern evangelicalism

Toeing the line between pointed criticism and satire, "Believe Me" shines a light on the sometimes superficial nature of young evangelism.
David Vendrell, Writer
• September 30, 2014
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