Apocalypse Now. Even the title of this beautifully shot and directed 1979 war film carries the societal weight of its subject matter, the Vietnam War. Hellish jungle landscapes, burnt blood stained beaches, and exhausted bullet ridden boats set the stage for the story of Captain Benjamin L. Willard (played by Martin Sheen), a stoic, battle […]
The 1960s and 70s were undeniably formative periods for women’s fashion. I figured, what better place to do a case study on fashion than a historically women’s liberal arts college? Enjoy this curation of scans from the Wheaton archives.
Singing in the Rain is a musical joyride that dazzles the eye and astonishes the ears. From its catchy tunes to its endearing story, it has remained a classic well beyond its original satirical timeline. Its lessons remain timeless as well, relating to modern Hollywood just as much, if not more, than the Hollywood of […]
Electric Light Orchestra is a band that truly lives up to its grandiose title. Dazzling synths, relentless drums, and majestic strings outfit the 70s English rock band from Birmingham as the members delve into the depths of their imagination, bringing us an album that can stand amongst the great science fiction films and feel right […]
I promise these will be nicer than last week’s. Aries • March 21 to April 19 Let out your frustration. But please, keep it about 50 decibels below the sound of a standard vacuum cleaner. Taurus • April 20 to May 20 Never underestimate the power of simply walking away. Gather your belongings, […]
As war rages on in Ukraine, the distinct cultural identity of the nation has come under increased interest. One of Ukraine’s major cultural impacts that is often overlooked is in the realm of cinema. From early pioneers like Alexander Dovzhenko, Dziga Vertov, and Maya Deren to more contemporary directors such as Kira Muratova, Ukraine has […]
The 94th Academy Awards are March 27 – A ceremony that generates mixed emotions in film viewers.The 93rd Academy Awards had the lowest rating in the show’s history of 10.4 million viewers, a decrease of 58%. While this is partially attributed to the low theater attendance rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, the pre-COVID-era 92nd Academy […]
The Punxatawney Phil of horoscopes: baseless, random and only correct 39% of the time. Pisces • Feb. 19 to March 20 Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it will lead you down a shocking internet rabbit hole. Aries • March 21 to April 19 3D house tours on Zillow may be your […]
525If the horoscopes weren’t enough for you, here’s what goldfish type I think each zodiac sign would be and why. I will not hold back. (Written by a Gemini Sun, Capricorn Moon, Cancer rising). Aries Flavor blasted sour cream and onion The flavor blasted represents that Aries are a fire sign and, well, they can […]
Spoiler warning: This article contains major spoilers for Season 4 of Ozark. If you aren’t caught up yet on the show, please close your browser or put down your paper right now. Go do yourself a favor and go watch it! One of the best shows on television right now dropped a brand new season […]