In recent memory, no comic book film has built up more hype than Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. With the success of Marvel’s cinematic universe, this film is DC’s answer. Dawn of Justice not only pitches two of the most beloved comic book characters ever, Batman and Superman, against each other, but it serves … Continue reading
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Arts & Enterainment
DIY, Traditional food, gifts and crafts, create joyful holidays
This is a companion piece to an article that appeared in the Dec. 18 print edition of the Argus. For more ideas and other winter break activities, pick up a copy of the newspaper. The holidays is a time for family bonding, rejoice by creating fun crafts, traditional foods, or presents, here is a more … Continue reading
Hearts grow warmer with Jason Mraz’s YES!
Since his hopeful anthem “I Won’t Give Up” sailed the Billboard Charts in 2012, singer/songwriter Jason Mraz has been working on perfecting his hippie groove. Now, the fifth studio album entitled YES! has Mraz’s listeners learning how to love again. YES! was recorded with Mraz’s companion band Raining Jane, adding a hint of their soft … Continue reading
Blended establishes itself as one of the best Sandler-Barrymore movies
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore have starred in several movies together, and despite what many may have thought when they first saw the previews, this movie was original and heartwarming with the two friends acting together again. The plot of Blended itself is a new twist for Barrymore and Sandler, as they each play single … Continue reading
Lindsey Stirling attempts to become mainstream, aides violin technique in process
Released in the US on Apr. 29, violinist Lindsey Stirling’s second studio album Shatter Me allows listeners to practice their dance moves in their living room, while showing off the raw complexity and focus of her string skills that are undoubtedly present on her self titled debut album. Although this is the first album of … Continue reading
Hollow City ignites readers’ sense of adventure
The new book by Ransom Riggs is an all-around adventure that is sure to charm readers all the way through. With a peculiar cast of characters, an entrancing writing style, and a plot strung with twists, Ransom Riggs is sure to be a name that readers will not forget for a long while. Hollow City … Continue reading
Divergent turns out to be hip, unique dystopian teen flick
Although dystopian societies like The Hunger Games have become the fad over the past two years, director Neil Burger diverges from the path of the copycat teenage love story one may have expected from Divergent. The film is seen through the eyes of Beatrice Prior, portrayed by Shailene Woodley. Beatrice, who later goes by Tris, … Continue reading
