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A revived fairytale and a time traveler’s wife on film
Because of an incredibly busy schedule and a rather lengthy word requirement, I am going to review two completely unrelated movies that I viewed over …
Revisiting Picasso, not ignoring his contemporaries
Pablo Picasso has long stood as an emblem of modernity, the poster child of the avant-garde. As one of the most celebrated and well-known painters of …
Hyped war drama lacks developed, thrilling plot
Who knew that a movie that combines political conspiracy, the tensions of the current Iraq War, battle scenes and the talents of Matt Damon and Paul G…
Designer, alum looks at fashion at Swarthmore
BY CAMILA RYDER
Published March 18, 2010
Fashion, style and clothing design have played a large role in many social and political movements. The history of fashion is extensive, and the constantly changing styles tend to correlate with the e…
Judging the judges of an evening of spectacle
I was quite pleased when I realized that the Oscars were going to happen during spring break this year. The annual ceremony is the type of television …
A big bang of fan culture depictions in television
I’ve written about fan culture in this column before, specifically in the context of science fiction shows such as “Lost,” “Firefly” and “Battlestar G…
Unveiling musical talent
Each year, a handful of music students take on the challenge of holding a senior recital. For some, it is part of an honors major or minor requirement…
Philly Weekend Guide
Improv Comedy-The N Crowd:
The N Crowd is Philadelphia’s short form improv troupe, with shows every Friday. The improv requires audience interaction w…
African sounds merge in Lüdemann concert
This Sunday evening, the Lang Concert hall filled with the sounds of African music, both traditional and experimental. Pianist and composer Hans Lüdem…
In Media, a warm, delightful taste of France invites
Among the many treasures that one can find as they venture out of The Bubble and into the small town of Media is La Belle Epoque. The restaurant offer…
'Princess' offers modern viewers a royal treat
If there were ever a movie to bring us back to the classic Disney days, “The Princess and the Frog” is it. This movie has all the elements that left u…











