LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant It’s pink. It’s bright. It’s got an 80’s inspired soundtrack that will make you want to put on your skinniest skinny jeans, Ramones T-shirt and rock out to the tune of bouffant hair-dos and rustling taffeta skirts. It is “Marie Antoinette,” Sofia Coppola’s newest installment to her girl seemingly lost in translation line-up of films. When I saw … [Read more...] about Parisian adventure offers look at sweet life
Make-up artist finds beauty in grotesque
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Every year, Halloween conjures up childhood memories of painted faces and homemade costumes, and with Oct. 31 right around the corner, students are busy picking out the perfect ensemble. Some of the best ideas come from the horror films of today and yesteryear, and no one knows better how to make a monster come to life than Jamie Kelman. Kelman is a … [Read more...] about Make-up artist finds beauty in grotesque
Parkening’s autobiography chronicles journey of faith
LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant For serious and professional guitar players, the accomplishments of world-renowned, two-time Grammy-nominated classical guitarist Christopher Parkening are anything but news. Yet, with his recently published autobiography entitled “Grace Like a River,” Parkening has found a new medium of expression, and anyone wishing to learn more about the … [Read more...] about Parkening’s autobiography chronicles journey of faith
Christian singer-songwriter battles musical and religious stereotypes
ANNA WEBBERA&E Assistant Editor Mat Kearney struggles in an industry where it is hard to be original. It seems every singer/songwriter is pigeonholed to the John Mayer style of subtle pop, a comparison that is hard to break. Even Mayer himself is breaking away from the cookie-cutter singer/songwriter mold with his bluesy roots rock band, the John Mayer Trio.Having just … [Read more...] about Christian singer-songwriter battles musical and religious stereotypes
‘School’ flunks funny test
PETER HAMILTONStaff Writer “School for Scoundrels” is a failed attempt to take a somewhat clever idea for a film and make it funny. For those who enjoy poor acting, writing and a slew of clichéd lines in second-rate comedies, then this film is definitely for you.Directed and written by Todd Phillips (“Road Trip,” “Old School”) with the help of Scott Armstrong (“Starsky and … [Read more...] about ‘School’ flunks funny test
