Thriller divulges case details
March 6, 2007 by SHANNA WARD
Filed under Variety
Of all the serial killers that seemed to emerge in the ’60s and ’70s, the Zodiac is among the most notorious and was one of the few never solved. Directed by David Fincher, “Zodiac” points the finger of guilt at Arthur Lee Allen, the most popular suspect examined by California police.
DVD releases present myriad of film genres
February 20, 2007 by SHANNA WARD
Filed under Variety
Check out these DVD releases today: “Babel,” directed by Alejandro Gonzáles I�ár�tu, follows the path of four connected stories involving an American couple in Morocco (Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt), two Moroccan boys, a Mexican woman with American children and a Japanese family.
‘Hannibal’ prequel is true to previous story
February 12, 2007 by SHANNA WARD
Filed under Variety
Imagine being a small boy caught in the midst of war. After escaping from your home with your parents and your adorable baby sister, the Nazis invade and shoot your dad dead in the yard. A Russian tank shoots at the planes overhead and causes one to crash and explode on the tank, near where your mother was standing.
Valentine’s Ball to benefit homeless animals
February 8, 2007 by SHANNA WARD
Filed under Out & About
Even though pets might not be known as romantics, this weekend marks the third annual Athens Area Humane Society’s Valentine’s Day ball, “Have a Heart for Homeless Pets.” The ball is an annual fundraiser for AAHS. HAVE A HEART FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS When: 7 p.
‘Tartuffe’ wit, moral relevant in modern day
February 1, 2007 by SHANNA WARD
Filed under Out & About
In a time when the powers that be in America have taken an extremist position on power, religion and money, “Tartuffe” bangs on the door of reason and preaches that we find a middle ground. The University Theatre and Film department is staging this classic, originally written by the French neoclassical playwright Moliere and adapted and modernized by Ranjit Bolt.
‘Dreamgirls,’ ‘Saved’ to grace big screen at Tate this semester
January 11, 2007 by SHANNA WARD
Filed under Out & About
Students on a budget haven’t missed their chance to see some of the major blockbusters of 2006 on the big screen.
This semester, the Tate Theater will show some of the movies surrounded by Oscar talk, as well as some old favorites.
The Tate Theater will begin the spring semester with a double dose of Christian Bale this weekend.
New movies provide off-field entertainment
October 13, 2006 by SHANNA WARD
Filed under Variety
For students who decided against going to the game or for the students who couldn’t get tickets, the people on the big screen could help you keep busy. In light of the Halloween season, the sequel to the Japanese remake “The Grudge” opens today. Sarah Michelle Gellar returns as the distraught Karen. Amber Tamblyn plays [...]
At the video store
October 11, 2006 by SHANNA WARD
Filed under Variety
Students looking for a little cheap, mindless entertainment after a long few weeks of midterms could turn to video stores to find a solution. This week, releases range from comedy to horror to animated cartoons. “The Exorcist: The Complete Anthology” is a six-disc set including “The Exorcist”s 1-3, the extended version of the original, [...]
Fox and FX kick off the new television season tonight
September 5, 2006 by SHANNA WARD
Filed under Variety
For those students who got a headstart on their homework over the Labor Day weekend – or who like to put it off until the last minute – the TV may have a few distractions in store for you. “House M.D.” returns on Fox, tonight at 8, for its third season. “House” stars Hugh Laurie [...]
MavTV looks to bet students
August 25, 2006 by SHANNA WARD
Filed under Variety
Students who are sick of the hot and humid summer weather can join the Party Dawgs Saturday for their big pool party, Poolgasm. According to their Web site – www.partydawgs.com – there will be 80 kegs, a live DJ and giveaways. There also will be something else that isn’t seen in Athens everyday. Producers from [...]
