In the contemporary media-laden world of today, new developments and projects are commonly considered “new” when they are, in fact, merely renditions of previous works. Such it is with Ubisoft’s recent “Assassin’s Creed” video-game series. The world of assassins and ancient Arabic mysteries captured the imagination of many before there were video-games to tell the tale, and Vladimir Bartol’s 1938 novel “Alamut” is commonly viewed as the beginning of the assassin hype.
Category: Arts and Entertainment
Must See Movies on SUTV 96
Car chases, hunger games, and….lace dollies? If like most students, you spent your summer break away from NSU campus, you missed out on Channel 96’s summer movie line-up. Fortunately for all the movie buffs out there, Channel 96 has introduced a new On Demand program, allowing students to watch last month’s movies whenever they want online.
Summer Break out Bands
There is no doubt that the summer always brings great music, and the summer of 2012 definitely did not disappoint. Three bands however marked their place on the musical charts with their new releases and instant hits. Maroon 5 Maroon 5 is not the same alternative rock band that first debuted on the radio […]
Nevil Shute’s “On the Beach”
The book draws remarkable parallels to more contemporary novels on the subject, like Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road”, which follows a father and son travelling through the desolated landscape of a ruined Earth. Though it lacks the rampant irradiated landscape of Shute’s novel, the ecological collapse of both novels is clear, and the aftermath of a world where the nukes have begun to fly is both desolate and grim.
Athletes turned successful actors
Some athletes got bitten by the “acting bug” when it was time to hang up their cleats or put away their jerseys. These athletes made their transition from the field to the bright lights of Hollywood, and for some it has worked out. Here is a list of some athletes who have turned into successful actors.
Orhan Pamuk’s “My Name is Red” puts art into perspective
While the writing in one of Pamuk’s most well known translated works (originally written in Turkish) isn’t as experimental as Danielewski’s “House of Leaves” or Palahniuk’s “Fight Club,” “My Name is Red” is a thoroughly engrossing novel that forces the reader to think and analyze what is written rather than simply reading i
“Punk’d” should punk politicians
We all remember MTV’s hit show, “Punk’d,” where Ashton Kutcher mercilessly pranked his fellow celebrities in hilarious, even borderline sadistic, fashion. The show “Punk’d” is set to be released on the airwaves again, but I have some doubts.
Pranking celebrities has gotten, well, boring. Sure it’s fun to watch celebrities freak out over trivial pranks, but pranking has lost its luster, and in many ways it feels like beating a dead horse. This is why “Punk’d” needs to deviate from celebrities.
Offshore: April 17 – April 23
List of events in the general Ft. Lauderdale/Sunrise/Miami/Coconut Grove area for the week of April 17th to April 23rd
A sweet treat: Dandee Donuts Factory
For years I swore by Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts, but when I compare them to Dandee Donuts it really makes it seem like my past donut experiences were just a waste of time.
Crazy movie fads: The vampire edition
This year, there will be at least three films involving vampires. The first, “Underworld Awakening,” premiered in late January. “Dark Shadows,” starring a vampiric Johnny Depp, hits theatres on May 11 and, possibly the most unique film of the three, “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” will premiere this summer.