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Sharon French assumes the role of her own great-great-grandmother, Black Shawl, one of the many characters in her one-woman play. Credit: Marie Von Hafften

Black Shawl examines cultural, personal history

Taneeka Hansen February 17, 2011
Sharon French, an actress of Navajo/Paiute/Anglo descent, shared the story of her Navajo grandmother Sarah in her one-woman show Black Shawl in Maxey Auditorium on Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12.
Credit: Jea Alford

“The Woman in the Window” though predictable is a classic

McCaulay Singer-Milnes February 3, 2011
Mystery, murder and intrigue make “The Woman in the Window" a classic film noir.
Credit: Olivia Johnson

“Tender Morsels” presents fairy-tale narrative of abuse and healing

Ellie Gold February 3, 2011
Margo Lanagan's novel is a dark and violent coming-of-age fairy tale, but “Tender Morsels," from the first sentence, is not your ordinary fairy story.

“Charlie Bartlett”: quirky, likeable protagonist makes thoughtful film

McCaulay Singer-Milnes December 8, 2010
"Charlie Bartlett" moves past high-school stereotypes, among others, and offers a thoughful, heartful story.

Springsteen’s “The Promise” diverges from “Darkness” with themes of love, emotions

McCaulay Singer-Milnes December 2, 2010

Bruce Springsteen's newest release "The Promise", a collection of 21 songs that did not make it into his 1978 album "Darkness on the Edge of Town", is the Holy Grail for Springsteen fans, as it provides...

Gary Shteyngart’s “Super Sad True Love Story” not as experimental as hoped

Ellie Gold December 2, 2010

Gary Shteyngart "Super Sad True Love Story: A Novel" Random House, 2010 In the not-too-distant future--as nearly all dystopian fiction is set in the "not-too-distant-future"--America is falling...

“Unstoppable” offers thrills, little depth

Nate Lessler November 18, 2010
Denzel Washington's runaway train movie "Unstoppable" plays like a non-fiction version of "Speed."

Del Toro’s “The Devil’s Backbone”: horror with heart

Sean McNulty November 11, 2010
Haunting Spanish Civil War film "The Devil's Backbone" integrates drama and horror.

Kira Henehan’s debut novel intrigues, pleases

Ellie Gold November 4, 2010
Despite incoherent narrative, Kira Henehan's "Orion You Came And Took All My Marbles" provides challenging and pleasant read.

‘The Class’ review

McCaulay Singer-Milnes November 4, 2010
"The Class," an award winning drama, successfully captures the raw emotions felt by students and teachers inside an inner-city Parisian classroom. Based on the life experiences of Francios Begaudeau, the film serves a commentary on a system of education that emphasizes punishment over positive reinforcement.

“Faceless Killers” never truly unmasked

Ellie Gold October 28, 2010
Swedish novel attempts intrigue and drama of "Let the Right One In" but is too frustrating and depressing to be redeemed.

Zom-Com ‘Fido’ both brainy and biting

C.J. Wisler October 14, 2010
Zany zombie comedy "Fido" offers laughs, satire, and an unusual hero.
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