Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Netflix it: ‘Ghost World’

Katie Presley November 15, 2007

Are you an Enid or a Becky? That's the question "Ghost World" wants you to ask. It has two very cool-in-different-ways main characters, both of which are great choices for who to be. But are you the...

‘Across the Universe’

Erin Salvi November 15, 2007

If you've ever heard the song "Across the Universe" (and if you haven't, please find an appropriate time to do so), you'll know that it's one of those Beatles tunes that doesn't quite make any coherent...

J.K. Rowling outs Dumbledore, creates hysteria among Potter fans

J.K. Rowling outs Dumbledore, creates hysteria among Potter fans

Elsbeth Otto November 1, 2007

It's not every day that a dead fictional character makes the top headline of the BBC; but then again, it's not every day that J.K. Rowling reveals that Albus Dumbledore was gay. Since the "Harry Potter"...

‘The Darjeeling Limited’

Erin Salvi November 1, 2007

Whatever else you might say about Wes Anderson, you've got to admit that the man has panache. Of all the filmmakers working today, Anderson has one of the most recognizable, distinctive styles in the business....

Halloween-inspired campus events include Haunted Hospital, Cobweb Ball

Halloween-inspired campus events include Haunted Hospital, Cobweb Ball

Elise Otto November 1, 2007

Halloween was hardly a one-day celebration on Whitman Campus. Festivities began on Oct. 25 with a showing of "Silence of the Lambs" at Kimball at 7 p.m. and ended on Oct. 31 with a showing of "The Rocky...

‘Dan in Real Life’

Katie Combs November 1, 2007

"You don't have to smile," says Juliette Binoche's character. "It's better than the alternative," Steve Carell's character replies. And that bit of dialogue pretty sums up my entire experience of...

Netflix it: ‘Shortbus’

Katie Presley November 1, 2007

Last week I wrote about "Gia" being like bad porn. This week I am going to talk about "Shortbus" being like good porn. The concept of the movie is this. John Cameron Mitchell, director of "Hedwig and...

Lunchbox play features favorite home front American Girl

Nicole Likarish November 1, 2007

This year, Harper Joy's annual American Girl Doll lunchbox featured "War on the Home Front: A Play About Molly." At least 25 people came during lunch last Thursday to the Alexander Stage to share in the...

Movie Times: 11/3 – 11/4

November 1, 2007

Saturday and Sunday Movie Times Grand Cinemas 1325 W. Poplar Rendition: 12:20, 4:00, 6:45, 9:15 Dan In Real Life: 12:15, 2:25, 4:40, 6:55, 9:05 Saw VI: 12:10, 2:10, 4:10, 6:50, 9:10 Rendition:...

Netflix it: ‘Gia’

Katie Presley October 25, 2007

This was supposed to be my favorite movie. It was essentially made to be, in fact. Every single thing I usually love about movies was in "Gia." Strong female characters, drug problems, pretty clothes,...

‘Rendition’

Autumn McCartan October 25, 2007

Loosely based on the allegations made by Khaled el-Masri and Maher Arar, "Rendition," raises the ethical question of torturing suspected terrorists. It attempts to show as many sides to this sensitive...

Load More Stories