Blood and gore, along with suspenseful timing, ear-shattering audio and witless teenagers who time and time again are in the wrong place at the wrong time constitute the majority of zombie-flick material. Follow this simple formula and more than likely you'll have the audience (or at least some of them) peering uneasily through their fingers for the rest of the show.
Summer is about having no homework, no school and no worries. It's about not having to get up early or stay up late writing essays. But most of all it's about the silver screen block busters. This summer will hold plenty of sequels and adaptations (even a few of both), but several original films as well. With the multitude of films due for release, there's something for everyone to look forward to, from action and romance to comedy and sci-fi.
If you are looking for a sweet family drama to turn to this season, steer clear of 'Georgia Rule,' a film that offers a direct, no-nonsense perspective on family relationships and boring dialogue to go along with it.
Shuffling and chatter were audible inside Cole Field House at the University of Maryland on Thurs., April 19. The audience was scarce, a mere scatter of faces amidst a sea of empty seats. Yet that didn't stop Talib Kweli from stirring up a current of energy inside the echoing auditorium. Sending his meaningful rhymes reverberating through the airwaves, Kweli promoted his adage of black power in a top-notch, "quality" performance.
"Spiderman 3" is the manifestation of the audience's deepest fears, or rather three if any audience members suffer from arachnophobia. Not only is the film a comicbook adaptation, which are notorious for their poor transition from paper to film, but it is also a sequel, which are also infamously bad. As all Spiderman fans know, with great power comes great responsibility, and Director Sam Raimi handles this power masterfully.
Spring may have finally hit the DC area, but it's never too late to enjoy some cold weather food, especially if it's cool out. Potato and leek soup is an easy recipe to follow and even easier to clean up. The soup's smooth and rich texture allows the dish to be served as an appetizer individually or as an entrée with bread and a simple salad. Served with bread or croutons, potato and leek soup is perfect for the rainy days of May.
Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is back — in black. Spidey's patriotic red-blue suit gets a dirty makeover, courtesy of an ominous, extraterrestrial symbiotic goo that has a strange effect on its host, and suddenly, Peter is not-so-nice.
For a quick fiesta, make this simple recipe for taco meat! While the name may be a bit misleading, this festive food can be eaten in any number of ways: either in a taco as specified in the name, in a cheesy queso dip for your nachos, on a sandwich like a sloppy joe or with elbow macaroni, cabbage and cheese for a main dish. Taco meat is a veritably versatile food.
For the first time in Blair history the annual SGR Spectacular, a showcase of bands and student acts aimed to raise money for charity, teamed up with International Night to produce a mega talent show. The result was a series of cultured, cool and constantly entertaining performances, with all proceeds directly benefiting aid organizations "Doctors Without Borders" and "Vonumu International" as well as Blair's ESOL newspaper "Silver International."
Senior Karen Biddle feels like a Hollywood star. In a black floral gown, she stands before the sea and a large crowd on a mid-July night in Minori, Italy. The twinkling stars and soft clatter of wine glasses lend the place an atmosphere of romance.
The lights dim in the Patriot Center and a montage of grainy black and white images-a ram, Miss America, Las Vegas, and the American West-shine on an enormous screen that masks the stage. As the screen lifts, red, white and blue confetti rains down on the audience below. Then come the pounding bass, soaring synthesizer and idiosyncratic vocals. It can only be The Killers.
The Bard. For many theater-goers, this name evokes images of delightful comedies of error and mistaken identity. We owe the cross dressing star-crossed lovers and half-assed actors (literally) to the guy. But thanks to the Shakespeare Theater's sanguine rendition of "Titus Andronicus," Shakespeare's bloody Roman vengeance plot, audiences will now surely associate The Bard with severed limbs pie and deathly circles of revenge.
Recently, several articles in notable magazines such as "Time" have discussed the ill effects of kill-thrill films on young people today. Apparently, directors Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez failed to reference these stories as they prepared to release this year's only double feature and arguably most absurdly violent movie, "Grindhouse."
With his first album in over three years, Musiq Soulchild is back with Luvanmusiq. As if it would make him a better artist, Music made a few changes, like adding "soulchild" to his name and transferring from Def Jam Soul to Atlantic records, but no changes were grand enough to improve his music. His storytelling lyrics and laid-back beats in "Luvanmusiq" maintain the one-dimensional theme of love he is known for, but if that's up your alley, then please, read on.
The stage is dark, the tension in the audience high. A loud thwack echoes across the stage, the lights flashing on, revealing a prominent figure dressed in rich robes, smiling triumphantly. So goes Robert Bolt's classic tale of faith, God and honor, "A Man For All Seasons," recently performed at the Church Street Theater by The Keegan Theater production group.
Say you're a four-year-old boy and you love action figures, Power Rangers and spitting on grown-ups. Farting is funny, girls have cooties. For you, turtle power is pretty cool. For the rest of us, the turtle team should have extended their 14-year hiatus.
Now that SAT, SAT II, ACT, and AP exam preparation is in full swing, you may need a night out on the town to recharge your batteries. Or, you may want to check out a concert in celebration of all your hard work after it's over. Either way, local concerts provide a great getaway in the last few months of spring and the entire summer.
Ever wonder what would have happened in "Rear Window" if Jimmy Stewart had been a rebellious 21st century adolescent with more hand-held gadgets than Steve Jobs? "Disturbia" seeks to answer that question, starring Shia LeBeouf ("Holes") as a teen whose assault on his Spanish teacher gets him under house arrest. Throw in a creepy neighbor, a vulnerable mother, a goofball friend and an attractive girl-next-door and this movie has all that is needed for a satisfying teen thriller.
What would you do if you were stuck in your house for three months with no I-pod, X-Box or television? Spy on your neighbors, of course! Or at least that's what high school senior, Kale (Shia LaBeouf) does to pass the time after placed on court-ordered house arrest.
For students without game consoles such as Playstation and Wii, the Internet is perfectly adapted for easy and quick gaming. But teens looking for a quick break often find themselves immersed in a world of bag games promoting boxy graphics and cheesy concepts. Fortunately, there are easier ways to find enjoyable games to play that are both easy to learn and fun to play.
Now that most of the hype surrounding the release of the three major next-generation video gaming consoles — the Microsoft Xbox 360, the Nintendo Wii and the Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) — has died down, we can take an objective look at which one has come out on top. Or can we?
In India and other parts of South Asia, "kulfi" is a dessert used to stave off the heat of summer. Children are often seen licking calorie-rich kulfi that has been molded into popsicles, but this dessert is often served as a finale at the end of a full-course meal. Cold and creamy, this dish is similar to ice cream but contains no air. Kulfi can come in many flavors, if the right fruit purees and spices are added, but the best kulfi is sweet, rich and plain.
What does a super-skilled Marine do when he gets betrayed twice by the same people? He gets some bloody revenge, of course. His best option would be to watch "Shooter" and pull a Bob Lee Swagger.
How far would you go to get people to listen to you? Would you start a protest? Send around a petition? Call your senator? Commit suicide?
The release of "Blades of Glory" begs the question – how many times can Will Ferrell get away with playing the same character in increasingly ridiculous situations? The answer: At least once more.
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