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"Straight Outta Compton" will have viewers streaming straight into the theater
By Maniza Habib | Aug. 18, 2015, 9:27 a.m. | In Movies »
"Straight Outta Compton" is at times difficult to watch, but overall an epic and captivating film that raps brutal truths about race and police brutality—which continue to resonate today.
Girlpool and Frankie Cosmos impress at Comet Ping Pong
By Eleanor Linafelt | Aug. 13, 2015, 2:11 p.m. | In Music »
The pure, expressive voices and straightforward guitar and bass riffs of Girlpool and the softer, more complex narrative songs of Frankie Cosmos complemented each other perfectly for this small, yet excitement-filled show.
"Fantastic Four" doesn't live up to the hype
By Randima Herath | Aug. 13, 2015, 11:37 a.m. | In Movies »
Hear that? It's the groans of disappointed fans after seeing the newest "Fantastic Four" film. The movie is a disastrous release, with an incoherent narrative and underdeveloped characters.
"Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" cruises to success
By Elia Martin | Aug. 3, 2015, 4:51 p.m. | In Movies »
"Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation," is an intense, intriguing and refreshing entry into Tom Cruise's action franchise, offering fresh additions while keeping many common aspects of a Mission: Impossible movie.
Not quite time to terminate the "Terminator" series
By Benjamin Yokoyama | Aug. 1, 2015, 11:59 a.m. | In Movies »
Directed by Alan Taylor, "Terminator Genisys" is an action-packed film that brings the whole Terminator series together, for the most part, comprehensively.
"Paper Towns" is worth the trip
By Eleanor Cook | July 27, 2015, 10:20 p.m. | In Movies »
"Paper Towns," based on the novel by John Green, combines clever humor with existential questions to create a film that has the audience not only laughing with the characters as they encounter comical situations, but also reflecting on their own lives.
Does streaming kill artists' dreams?
By Elia Martin | July 25, 2015, 11:13 a.m. | In Music »
In crowded industry, can streaming services avoid hurting artists?
"Surf" along a wave of happiness
By Neida Mbuia Joao | June 21, 2015, 3:51 p.m. | In Music »
As a member of the band "The Social Experiment," Segal, along with fellow collaborators Chance, Peter Cottontale and Nate Fox, has spent over a year carefully directing and putting together this jovial masterwork "Surf." The self-released album is at once a solid jazz opus and what is sure to be a new hip hop classic.
"Laugh Riot" roars
By James Sleigh | June 9, 2015, 7:53 p.m. | In Plays »
Without many technical aspects of the show, the five short student-produced plays were witty, hilarious and raw with the thespians' talent.
"Star Wars": The Sith, the Force, and much more
By Divya Rajagopal | June 5, 2015, 12:49 p.m. | In Entertainment »
"Star Wars" has not only gained immense popularity with individuals, but also brought people together as a collective to celebrate its splendor. We found some ardent Star Wars fans among our Blazers and asked them some questions about how they first connected with the fandom! We also asked for their expectations for the new movie.
Songs to study to
By Eleanor Linafelt | June 4, 2015, 11:44 p.m. | In Music »
When studying gets monotonous and boring, music can do wonders to accompany you through it and make it a bit more enjoyable. Hopefully this rock playlist will give you that extra push you need to get through these final exams and into summer.
Don't wait another day to see "Tomorrowland"
By Zewde Ingram | May 28, 2015, 11:16 a.m. | In Movies »
This film revamps the age old "race to stop the end of the world" scenario into an uplifting and family friendly story enhanced by dazzling graphics.
2015 albums to check out
By Arthi Vijaykumar | May 24, 2015, 1:42 p.m. | In Music »
2015 is not even halfway over and already the year has been overwhelmed with fantastic albums, from several hyped and long-awaited releases to many impressive debuts.
"Pitch Perfect 2" sings
By Maximillian Foley-Keene | May 20, 2015, 12:31 a.m. | In Movies »
"Pitch Perfect," a quirky comedy about all-girls a capella group the Barden Bellas, took critics by aca-amazement by becoming one of the biggest hits of 2012, fueling a renaissance of collegiate a capella enthusiasm. Now the Barden Bellas are back, and they're better than ever. "Pitch Perfect 2" is a hilarious and worthy sequel, filled to the brim with gags and female empowerment.
"Age of Ultron" falls short
By Neida Mbuia Joao | May 8, 2015, 4:55 p.m. | In Movies »
"Avengers: Age of Utron" may be full of the same explosions, special effects and snappy one-liners that turned it's 2012 predecessor into a hit, but it's no follow up to the Avengers film that had audiences hooked. Though "Ultron" benefits from the engaging action sequences with the sprinkling of humor that enchanted us in the first film, its villain never seems to present itself as a formidable enough threat.
Ex Machina is anything but mechanical
By Brian Le, Divya Rajagopal | May 4, 2015, 8:01 p.m. | In Movies »
Screenwriter and director Alex Garland weaves together philosophy, science and suspense to create an convincing plotline that leaves you shaken.
"Fiddler on the Roof" brings down the house
By Eleanor Linafelt, Nicholas Shereikis | April 29, 2015, 12:59 p.m. | In Plays »
Yet again, Blair theater has brought together an incredibly talented cast, exquisite costuming, authentic music and a well-designed set to their performance of this year's spring musical, "Fiddler on the Roof."
Books to read when having an existential crisis
By Sarah Trunk | April 29, 2015, 12:43 p.m. | In Books »
With end-of-year anxieties reaching a fever pitch, you may be looking for a healthy distraction from your busy, confusing life. Here's a list of SCO's books to read when having an existential crisis.
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award recommendations
By Amalia Chiapperino, Eleanor Linafelt, Neida Mbuia Joao, Arthi Vijaykumar, Zoe Johnson, Sarah Trunk | April 23, 2015, 8:42 p.m. | In Books »
As the year winds down, it's time to make a lot of decisions: which Black-Eyed Susan Book Award nominee you'll be voting for. Silver Chips Online has read, reviewed and ranked the books--so you don't have to.
"The Lady" burns with pride
By Zoe Johnson | April 21, 2015, 1:49 p.m. | In Plays »
More than anything, Lumina Studio Theatre's production of Christopher Fry's "The Lady's Not for Burning" makes one think about time.
Come see "Fiddler on the Roof"!
By Ellie Struewing | April 21, 2015, 1:36 p.m. | In Plays »
Watch our promotional trailer for Blair's spring musical here.
"Bruised" leaves a mark
By Amalia Chiapperino | April 17, 2015, 1:42 p.m. | In Books »
Sarah Skilton's quirky, raw, and honest debut novel offers an unpolished glimpse into the emotional and physical unraveling of a teenager burdened from a traumatic event.
"The Living" saves itself from a lack of life
By Eleanor Linafelt | April 15, 2015, 1:59 p.m. | In Books »
For a book filled with outlandish death scenes, confusing plot twists and not-fully-developed characters, "The Living" by Matt de la Pena isn't actually all that bad.
"Out of Nowhere" is packed with substance
By Arthi Vijaykumar | April 15, 2015, 1:54 p.m. | In Books »
While its means of delivering its messages isn't perfect, "Out of Nowhere" shows a refreshing sense of sincerity, sensitivity and heart.
"Fresh Off the Boat" sinks below expectations
By Brian Le | April 14, 2015, 11:47 a.m. | In Television »
It took decades for Asian Americans to be represented in American mainstream television again. A lot was riding on this show. So when the first few episodes were laden with exaggerated stereotypes, corny one-liners and stilted accents, I was pretty let down.
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