How soon is too soon to laugh at the mass murder and oppression of a people? Will it ever have been enough time?
Sacha Baron Cohen’s “The Dictator” hits theaters this May, a comedic portrayal of an Arab dictator on tour in America. Premiering just a year after the grueling Arab Spring, the film begs the question: Where do we draw the line between sacred and satirical? […]
Nestled near the base of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains, the city of Knoxville serves as the hub of East Tennessee. Only five hours from Union, Knoxville identifies strongly with the region’s rich Appalachian heritage and family-centered community. […]
With only six weeks left until the end of the semester, staying focused in classes becomes a struggle for many students. Spring break marks the half-way point of the semester and, with its conclusion, students become aware of how quickly summer is approaching and do not concentrate as much on their studies. […]
By Katlyn Moncada, A&E Editor Running and falling. Muffled conversation. Breathing heavy. Motion sickness. These are just a few of the emotions and experiences one can feel upon watching a film or television show shot […]
This phrase has spread across the globe within a week as a result of “The Hunger Games,” a new film released Friday that is based on the trilogy by Suzanne Collins. […]
Indie-folk rock band The Decemberists, on the heels of their 2011 World Tour, released a 20-track, two-disc live LP. Songs were taken from 12 of the band’s shows, the last of which was played in […]
Despite what is on the surface, when if comes down to it, “The Lorax” may just be putting on the mask of a cute children’s movie to get across the point of going green and the destruction of capitalism. It seems as though this movie is more about teaching children the business tactics of marketing and branding. “The Lorax” was based off Dr.Seuss’ children’s book that was published in 1971. According to the Rotten Tomatoes website, “The Lorax” was given 59 percent approval rating, but the audience seemed to disagree with 72 percent. […]
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