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The inaugural edition of “The Greats”: Wes Anderson

Mason Walker November 15, 2013

Roger Ebert, the recently deceased but forever reigning film critic, once wrote a series called "The Great Movies," in which he examined some of the greatest motion pictures ever made. In order to pay...

Review of the “Night Vale” podcast

John Mendiola November 15, 2013

Beware of this review. This review is known to leap off the pages of this propaganda-laden newspaper and attack innocent bystanders. Hooded vigilantes may be on the hunt for this review at this very moment,...

Go get some culture at monthly art events

Megan Hageney November 15, 2013

The conflation of school work and crummy weather that November has to offer influences even the best of students to avoid the real world. However, instead of escaping this month's dreariness with Netflix,...

The Magic of Cinema

Mason Walker October 27, 2013

In answering the titular question, I will begin with this opinion; what makes each art form great is that which makes it singular. What makes music great is its ability to convey an emotional journey...

Point and counterpoint: "Legend of Korra"

Point and counterpoint: “Legend of Korra”

Maddie Smith October 27, 2013

I bet my honor that it'll be an amazing season John Mendiola "The Legend of Korra" is now five (six counting the one releasing today) episodes into its second season. This may be a surprise to those...

Movies playing in theaters this month

John Mendiola October 27, 2013

October has always been my favorite month of the year. Situated right on the cusp of the holiday season, the weather outside finally reaches a bearable temperature for a few short weeks. All of my favorite...

Food Fun: Texas State Fair

Elif Yucel October 27, 2013

So, if you haven't been fortunate enough to travel to the best city in Texas, Dallas (yes, I'm biased and proud), you have two more weekends to fully capitalize on your Dallas adventures by going to the...

Light + Technology

John Mendiola October 4, 2013

In an effort to revitalize derelict buildings in the downtown area, Public Art San Antonio will continue the collection of art exhibits called X Marks the Spot in October. A few of the exhibits, created...

This Trinity Life: Job

John Mendiola October 4, 2013

"Hey, Shalli, come here! John wants to ask you some questions!" I tell Andy Moniaci that I am talking her and to please stop screaming down the McLean hallway at night. She repeatedly says, "Don't actually...

“Derek” is too good to be true/watchable

Maddie Smith October 4, 2013

Following the success of its previous original shows ("House of Cards", "Arrested Development", "Orange is the New Black"), Netflix has recently put out a new show called "Derek."    This seven-episode...

A Strange Movie Brew

Mason Walker October 4, 2013

First of all, a brief but necessary confession; I'm no beer connoisseur. This is due in no small part to the fact that I have only been able to legally obtain said beverage for a little over a month. It...

Hail the Boss: why Springsteen still matters

Mason Walker October 4, 2013

I have long loved Bruce Springsteen's red-blooded rock hits, but, until recently, I had never thought of these songs as anything more than a guilty pleasure. Only in more recent years have I realized that,...