Even with absurd spectacle, the action genre features characters that get things done, which makes up for an oftentimes hollow plot.
‘The Lost City of Z’ Counters Contemporary Cynicism with Genuine Epic
In ‘The Lost City of Z’ the real quest of one man is brought to life as a dream of a lifetime is brought to fruition one step at a time in the jungles of the Amazon.
‘Bill Nye Saves the World’ Through Logic, Honest Dialogue
The popular scientist comes to the rescue as he delves into the world’s most pressing issues in Netflix’s ‘Bill Nye Saves the World.’
Jane Jacobs Exhibit Details Fruitful Life of Activism, Results
Few can tout a list of achievements as long as writer, journalist, and urban activist Jane Jacobs. With ties to Boston and Boston College, her work adopts an even more meaningful character.
Lana Del Rey, Paramore, and More In Singles This Week
Paramore hits ‘Hard Times,’ Lana Del Rey has a “Lust for Life,” and Maluma embraces the feel good in ‘Felices los 4’ this week in singles.
Mysteries in Media Vol. 3: An “Evil Woman” in the “House of the Rising Sun”
This week’s Mysteries in Media examines the nature of evil and addiction in two songs.
‘Bigger Fatter Liar’ Commits Crimes Against Cinema
The stand-alone sequel to ‘Big Fat Liar’ is awful, terrible, and hideous in its quest to ruin the memories of a perfectly good movie.
Kygo’s ‘It Ain’t Me’ Video Enters Into the Surreal Realm of Subconscious
Intriguing visuals in Kygo’s ‘It Ain’t Me’ music video, though engaging, ultimately do not yield any sense of fluidity or purposefulness.
Asinine Comedy Lives Up to Name in Fruitful Show of Laughs
From Barack’s Boys, to Amber Alerts, Asinine does not pull punches as it tackles a slew of subjects to elicit laughs and levity.
‘Untold Stories’ Exhibit Documents the Varied Nature of Identity
Though many peoples share a culture and heritage, no two people hold the same experiences. The ‘Untold Stories’ exhibit documents this idea in the Asian American and Pacific Islander students on campus.