Film Review: ‘Morning Glory,’ broadcast morning news at its grouchiest
Jordan Wilson Staff Writer In almost every morning news anchor’s delivery, it’s easy to detect a slightly sarcastic tone: They have to appear plucky and bounce banter back and forth with the co-anchor, while always maintaining energy and interest about whatever news is being discussed – most of which tends to be terribly uninteresting, i.e. […]
‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ at Singleton Center, wickedly sharp and deliciously naughty
Jordan Wilson Staff Writer Whether we like it or not, we all enjoy watching characters on stage, in films and in literature being naughty. In life we generally try to do the right thing and make the most ethical and appropriate decisions. Christopher Hampton’s play “Les Liaisons Dangereuses,” performed in the Raymond Hodges Theatre Saturday […]
Film Review: ‘Due Date,’ the miracle of (getting to) a birth
Jordan Wilson Staff Writer There is a moment in Todd Phillips’ new film “Due Date” when Robert Downey, Jr.’s character, Peter Highman, has a splendid opportunity to walk away from Zach Galifianakis’ character, Ethan Tremblay. He would also be completely justified in doing so, considering the absolute hell that Ethan has put him through up until […]
Film Review: ‘Paranormal Activity 2,’ a demon gets what a demon wants
Jordan Wilson Staff Writer Last year’s “Paranormal Activity” was a tremendous sleeper hit because of its simplicity and its refusal to condescend to audiences. “Paranormal Activity 2” takes everything that worked in the first one and runs with it – a wise choice by director Tod Williams (taking over for Oren Peli) and screenwriter Michael Perry. […]
Album review: Lennon & Ono remixed and revitalized
Jordan Wilson Staff Writer John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s musical collaboration “Double Fantasy” was originally released on Nov. 17, 1980, just three weeks prior to Lennon’s murder at the hands of Mark David Chapman. Following the tragedy, the album went on to win the Grammy award for “Best Album of the Year” in 1981, and in […]