Arts

Memory Tapes is the solo project of Dayve Hawk, the former frontman of alternative rock band Hail Social. Memory Tapes adheres to the genre of chillwave, which utilizes synthesizers and detailed production to produce a psychedelic electro-pop sound. While Memory Tapes remains true to this blueprint, “Grace/Confusion” breaks away from the standard reliance on looping as it strongly and effectively emphasizes melody, vocals, and fragmented song structure. […]

“¡Tré!” doesn’t exhibit any new evolution in Green Day’s sound or style. The members still portray their usual punk rockiness without getting too hardcore, and the album adds nothing of notice to the band’s lengthy repertoire. […]

Decades after its opening, “The King’s Speech” director Tom Hooper has finally adapted the musical of Hugo’s novel for the screen. At times, and perhaps in spite of Hooper, the film achieves a commendable intensity, the high drama Hooper seeks, but the film’s successes are drawn from its cast and source material, rather than Hooper’s filmmaking. […]

By: Piper Rodolf “Silent Hill: Revelation”, a film mainly composed of scenes containing mangled human forms and protruding blades,leads to a disappointing and lackluster portrayal of a classic video game series. Although “Silent Hill: Revelation” […]

By: Rachael Katz Even the rain couldn’t stop the hottest new artists from giving it their all as they performed on the Jingle Ball Village stage this Saturday, December 1 2012. With many upbeat performances […]

By Isaac Siegemund-Broka Staff Writer He walks across the screen, turns and shoots—23 times to date. James Bond has been one of the world’s favorite film heroes for 50 years, shooting up bad guys since […]

By Ari Howorth Staff Writer Disney has hit a high score with its recent release, “Wreck-it Ralph.” Its unique plot and interesting characters make it an engaging and heartwarming film. “Wreck-it Ralph’s” potent combination of […]

By Dylan Fair Arts Editor Someone who created a multimillion dollar career from a rap group entitled The Wu-Tang Clan should probably know something about Kung-Fu movies. However, in “The Man with the Iron Fists,” […]