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Who's strong and brave, here to save the American way?
By Harini Salgado, Sarah Trunk | Jan. 12, 2015, 9:05 p.m. | In Television »
It's a story unlike any other superhero story, because Peggy is unlike any other superhero.
"Into the Woods" doesn't go as deep as original
By Neida Mbuia Joao | Dec. 31, 2014, 12:07 a.m. | In Entertainment »
The much-anticipated film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's beloved 1986 musical has finally arrived. It follows the familiar stories of the fairy tale characters we've grown up with, with a big twist that makes them fresher and darker. The main problem with the adaptation, however, is that it doesn't deliver the same amount of bite and depth as the source material.
"Unbroken" good but overdone
By Robert Pfefferle | Dec. 30, 2014, 8:26 p.m. | In Movies »
"Unbroken" is the remarkable true story of Louis Zamperini (Jack O'Connell), featuring Olympic games, World War II plane crashes and torture in Japanese prisoner of war camps. Based on Laura Hillenbrand's 2010 best-seller, director Angelina Jolie struggles to recreate the smoothly paced plot of Hillenbrand's book. Instead, Jolie creates build-ups and climaxes for each segment of Zamperini's story, which ultimately causes the story to lose its fluidity.
In "Annie," the sun is always out
By Maximillian Foley-Keene | Dec. 24, 2014, 2:06 p.m. | In Movies »
"Annie" is two-dimensional, goofy and very cheesy. This film will not be sweeping at the Academy Awards. But if you're ready to embrace the feel-good silliness and fall into a world in which it really is always better tomorrow, "Annie" is for you. Be ready to sing along.
No happy endings for TV rom-coms
By Harini Salgado | Dec. 19, 2014, 2 p.m. | In Television »
It's unclear why there were so many new rom-coms this fall. But one thing's for sure: they haven't been very successful.
Underachievers, Flatbush Zombies electrify the Fillmore crowd
By Sasha Tidwell | Dec. 14, 2014, 11:33 a.m. | In Music »
The Zombies' positive messages and unique take on life combined with their masterful musical abilities has shot them from rapping in small basement studios in Brooklyn to performing at venues like Coachella.
Samantha's Restaurant: more than just 'fine' cuisine
By Brian Le | Dec. 9, 2014, 5:47 p.m. | In Restaurant Reviews »
At first glance, it looks like nothing out of the ordinary – it's a small place that sits innocuously off University Boulevard between two shady-looking parking lots. Yet, Samantha's serves some of the most delicious Latin American food in the DC area.
"Mockingjay" dips and soars
By Ellie Struewing | Nov. 25, 2014, 9:59 p.m. | In Movies »
The first Hunger Games film adaptation, which premiered in 2012, took the movie industry by storm and paved the way for a burst of formulaic dystopian movies ("Maze Runner," "Divergent," etc.). But the Hunger Games series itself is far from formulaic, and that's what made Suzanne Collins' books and their movie adaptions so popular
"Interstellar" shoots for the stars
By Kalin Vassilev | Nov. 17, 2014, 5:12 p.m. | In Movies »
"Interstellar" is an audacious space epic on a grand scale—a behemoth that is overwhelming in every sense of the word. From cinematic greatness to dramatic intimacy, the film refuses to be simple and stay put.
A "Thousand Words" wasted
By Amalia Chiapperino | Nov. 7, 2014, 7:24 p.m. | In Books »
There is nothing more disappointing than a book with potential that falls flat. Unfortunately, prominent teen fiction writer Jennifer Brown's "Thousand Words" does just that.
A pirate's life for them
By Sarah Trunk | Nov. 5, 2014, 1:54 p.m. | In Plays »
The complex story, talented cast and spellbinding set make for an exciting and whimsical pirate adventure.
Logic performs well "Under Pressure"
By Aidan Keys | Nov. 5, 2014, 1:28 p.m. | In Music »
The paradoxical relationship of Hall's underprivileged life and his bright outlook, as well as his astounding journey to success, compiles nicely into the refreshing debut, "Under Pressure," which debuted October 21.
Fall desserts: November nourishment
By Zoe Johnson | Nov. 1, 2014, 12:13 a.m. | In Food »
Whatever the reason—and whether you like November or not—SCO has some baked goods for you to make the month even better.
"Ouija": the only scary part is its quality
By Brian Le | Oct. 24, 2014, 10:21 a.m. | In Movies »
Films often take advantage of the whole "this is based on a true story" or "this could happen to you" theme to make their stories more engrossing and frightening. "Ouija" attempts to do this too, but it completely drops the ball.
The verdict on 'The Judge'
By James Sleigh | Oct. 21, 2014, 5:13 p.m. | In Movies »
In his newest production, director David Dobkin has spliced all of the typical Hollywood clichés from family drama and courtroom genres into one generic, cheesy movie. With a star-studded cast, including the wry comedic and dramatic actor Robert Downey Jr. and Academy Award-winner Robert Duvall, Dobkin tells a predictable and drawn-out tale of a small-town family's buried problems.
A "Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad" movie
By Amalia Chiapperino | Oct. 13, 2014, 10:08 p.m. | In Movies »
"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," directed by Miguel Artecta, is a sappy and unrealistic children's film about a series of unfortunate and frustrating events that shifts a family's outlook on life.
"Gone Girl": A who-Dunne-it of striking originality
By Arthi Vijaykumar | Oct. 9, 2014, 9:33 a.m. | In Movies »
Director David Fincher's adaptation of Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" is an engaging, fast-paced film with aspects to please any moviegoer. With remarkable stylistic choices and a plot that is anything but formulaic, "Gone Girl" shapes up to be one of the best movies of 2014 so far.
"The Boxtrolls" thinks outside the box
By Eleanor Linafelt | Oct. 5, 2014, 1:26 p.m. | In Movies »
"The Boxtrolls" isn't your typical animated kids' movie. The film is adorable and heartwarming, yet also gruesome and dark. It's playful in its animation, but wondrously artistic at the same time. It's silly, in the best of ways, but it also has underlying themes of morality and family.
Fall desserts: October opulence
By Zoe Johnson | Sept. 30, 2014, 9:18 p.m. | In Food »
October is one of my favorite months for a number of reasons. Supermarkets are filled with pumpkins, apples and spices, and—towards the end of the month—Halloween candy. Here at SCO, we bring you monthly updates on seasonal desserts. Enjoy!
"The Maze Runner" runs its way to victory
By Divya Rajagopal | Sept. 22, 2014, 6:54 p.m. | In Movies »
"The Maze Runner" delivers the dark angst that teenagers relish in dystopian worlds, and is a welcome addition to the ever-burgeoning young adult canon.
SCO Top Five: New TV shows to watch this fall
By Neida Mbuia Joao, Harini Salgado | Sept. 22, 2014, 11:10 a.m. | In Television »
The SCO staff is here to help you figure out your new favorites with a Top Five list based on the shows' trailers and descriptions.
Hot drinks for cold weather
By Arthi Vijaykumar | Sept. 21, 2014, 4:27 p.m. | In Drinks »
One of the best parts of the fall and winter is being able to enjoy a warm beverage when it's chilly outside. However, most of us are not seasoned chefs or baristas. With that in mind, here are some recipes for hot drinks that you can't mess up.
Blair student music roundup
By Arthi Vijaykumar | Sept. 11, 2014, 1:43 p.m. | In Music »
Looking for new music? You don't have to look too far: Blair is packed with talented musical artists and bands. Here are a few unique artists who are pretty close to home.
Fall desserts: September succulence
By Zoe Johnson | Aug. 30, 2014, 4:44 p.m. | In Desserts »
If you enjoy cooking and baking, every season is an opportunity for experimenting with the fruits, spices and types of food specific to that time of year. With that in mind, SCO will be bringing you monthly updates on seasonal and festive desserts.
"Mardaani" overworked and overdone
By Amalia Chiapperino | Aug. 25, 2014, 5:48 p.m. | In Movies »
The action film, based on true events, centers on police detective Shivani Shivaji Roy (Rani Mukerji) and her personal vendetta against a human trafficking gang . The premise is fascinating, but Sarkar goes way over-the-top in the script, music and certain plotlines, adding an unnecessary theatrical element to the film.
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