A look at how the perishable protagonist and admirable antagonist are creating some enticing television Photos Courtesy of movies.netflix.com, hbo.com and amctv.com I was having a conversation with a friend recently regarding what we each consider to be the best shows currently on television. He told me his thoughts — to which I clearly disagreed — and I told him mine — to … [Read more...] about A Game of the Walking House of Cards
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East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
Photo by Alysha Tsuji With a mom who received a classical music degree, a dad who rocked out as the lead guitarist of a small band in the '80s and a sister who competitively excelled in the saxophone and flute, it seems fitting that 22-year-old Mike Holland strives to succeed in the music world. He picked up the guitar early in his childhood as his mother, Beth Holland, … [Read more...] about East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
Netflix: Watch these two thrilling movies
“Compliance” While many people defer to higher institutional authority, it is sometimes necessary to question it and the extent to which we entrust ourselves to it. “Compliance,” written and directed by Craig Zobel, presents a case study of this societal, ethical dilemma. At a local branch of a fast food franchise, the manager receives a phone call from a police … [Read more...] about Netflix: Watch these two thrilling movies
Pieology scores a B in the pizza department
Photo Courtesy of YELPGrabbing a slice of pizza can satisfy a day. Indulging in an entire pizza can be a major accomplishment. Enjoying a trip to a local pizza joint can be a fun lunch date with a friend. However, when the pizza is half-decent at best, the experience can be nothing more than a waste of money and an unsatisfied stomach. Unfortunately, this is the case for the … [Read more...] about Pieology scores a B in the pizza department
Pharrell makes noise with ‘G I R L’
Photo Courtesy of iTunes It has been almost eight years since Pharrell released his debut album, “In My Mind.” But he has kept himself busy working on fellow artists’ projects, including last year’s biggest hits, “Blurred Lines” featuring Robin Thicke and “Get Lucky” featuring Daft Punk. Both songs competed in the category as Best … [Read more...] about Pharrell makes noise with ‘G I R L’