Archive for ‘September, 2011’

STAFF EDIT: Halfway home

On Tuesday, The United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a case deciding whether the length of an immigrant’s legal residence in the United States should be a factor in determining the possible deportation of their children. Under current federal immigration law, those who have been permanent U.S. residents for at least five years and [...]

Family Guy comes roaring back

The tenth season of “Family Guy” has just begun, marking a decade of hilarious moments with the Griffins. I recently had the privilege to see the premier of Season 10 as well as a bonus feature episode and the episode voted #1 by fans on Facebook. Needless to say, it was a night full of [...]

One World One Week One Festival

Short films are like the one-night stands of cinema. You start off apprehensive about what is going to happen and just when you thought you connected with the character, you’re leaving the dark room and letting your eyes adjust to the light. The 13th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival presents the opportunity to get away [...]

Everyone likes Girls

For me, The Paramount Center for the Arts is a weird place to see a show. For one, there are seats. Seats with cushions. The sound quality is actually good and there really isn’t a bad seat in the place. It’s typically used for plays or musicals, and it shows: the place is absolutely beautiful. [...]

Yuck The Rest

In a small, grungy club in Cambridge, British indie sensation Yuck heralds a return to a simpler, purer and ultimately better form of music. While most bands today compete in an ever more grotesque competition of gimmicks and theatrics, Yuck delivers nothing more than rock, with the stage presence of an 80’s shoegaze group. Yuck [...]