Sequels to comedies are possibly some of the most predictable movies ever made. The stories begin showing the audience where our beloved characters are now; next, some of kind conflict brings the gang back together again, and then they embark on a journey full of mishaps and one-liners that seems remarkably similar to the first movie. This is true for “Anchorman […]
“Breaking Bad”: Drug Culture and Pop Culture
November 3, 2014 by
Texas Tech experts think the popular award-winning AMC series, “Breaking Bad,” accurately portrays drug use, drug trade and the drug culture. “Breaking Bad” debuted in 2008 and ended its run on Sept. 30, 2013. The show was about high school chemistry teacher Walter White (played by Emmy-award winner Bryan Cranston) whose life is turned upside down […]
Top 5 Must See Movies of 2014
September 30, 2014 by
So far, 2014 has been a great year for film, and it looks like it will continue to “wow” audiences. From a “reboot” of an old classic to a real-life remake of an animated Disney movie, these five films will not let you down. 1. “This Is Where I Leave You” Based on a novel by Jonathan […]
Texas Tech International Film Series Begins Thursday
September 17, 2014 by
International film might seem like a foreign language to many students, but starting Thursday students have the opportunity to become “fluent.” The Texas Tech University International Film Series is beginning its second run, beginning with “The Conformist” by Bernardo Bertolucci. College of Media & Communication Associate Professor Rob Peaslee, Ph.D., along with a programming committee, is […]
Movie Review: Nymphomaniac
May 5, 2014 by
Once I was lying on the side of the road: beaten, bloody and unconscious. A kind soul came to me and helped me up, insisting he call an ambulance to help. I refuse, saying I’m okay and will recover quickly, but the man insists on helping and taking me to his once. Once there, I […]
Star Wars Episode VII Cast List Revealed: Review
April 29, 2014 by
Lucasfilm, in a statement released today, announced the cast of the upcoming “Star Wars: Episode VII.” While still untitled, the cast list is enough to get imaginations running wild. Here’s a breakdown of all the new cast members so you can get acquainted with the exciting new direction Abrams and co. are taking. John Boyega […]
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
April 15, 2014 by
So far, we’ve had kind of a rough time with Marvel’s “Phase 2,” facing rehashed story elements in “Thor: The Dark World” and disappointing characterizations in “Iron Man 3.” It doesn’t help that “expanding the cinematic universe” has mostly meant just making sequels to movies featuring characters we’ve seen already, with typical self-contained stories that […]
Analysis Of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
March 31, 2014 by
In story-telling, there always seems to be some supreme evil out to squash the forces of good, while the forces of good are always trying to dethrone the tyranny of evil. Of course, things are not so black and white in real life. In truth, evil can be found on both sides — either through […]
Movie Review: Fido
March 24, 2014 by
Ever thought of having a zombie for a pet? Well, “Fido” offers a look into what that might be like. This Canadian-made spoof on 1950s America offers a comedy, romance and horror movie all wrapped in one. There are some critics who think this movie was not good at all, largely because of the childish […]
Daniel Tiger Visits The Texas Tech Neighborhood
March 11, 2014 by
“I remember being a kid, running into the kitchen, and asking my Mom for ‘agua,’ and she had no idea what I was talking about,” Rachel Kalban said with a laugh. “Knowing something that my parents didn’t was pretty neat. That is the first time I remember learning something from a TV show.” On Tuesday, […]
