By Harrison Leone Managing Editor For as long as there have been movies, there have been movies set in space. There have been certified Kubrick classics (“2001: A Space Odyssey”) Academy Award-worthy efforts (“Apollo 13”) and strangely overrated disappointments (“Gravity”). “Interstellar” is the latest entry into the canon of extraterrestrial feature films, and one…
By Catherine Brown Contributing Writer Typically, when box office smashes make a sequel they never turn out to be as favorable as the first movie. “22 Jump Street” does not fall into this category. However, it comes close. The movie is set up like the first film “21 Jump Street.” Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum…
By Amelia Kibbe Features Assignment Editor Walk, walk trashion, baby. Many Bonaventure students spent quality time turning their garbage into works of art over the last few weeks. This past Thursday, April 3, the students displayed their masterpieces in the second annual Trashion Fashion show in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. This…
By Kevin Rogers Editor-In-Chief Steve Rogers, the super soldier better known as Captain America, and his indestructible shield are back in theaters for perhaps the strongest superhero movie to ever grace the big screen. “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which also encompasses the Thor, Iron Man,…
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer Talk about controversy. “Noah,” the 2014 film based on the biblical tale known to Christians, Jews and Muslims around the world, had received plenty of criticism ahead of its release last weekend. Christian groups have made their opinions known of the rendering of the Old Testament tale, some perceiving the…
By Emily Sullivan Associate Editor William Shakespeare is the most widely performed playwright of all time. Having written around 40 plays, it’s no surprise. This past weekend, the SBU Theater department took a different stance on Shakespeare and turned the beloved classics into something brand new. The play, “42 Shakes: A Work in Progress,” is…
By Betsy Pray Staff Writer Which faction will you choose? This is the concept behind the new action fantasy film “Divergent,” The film is based on the first novel in the best-selling book series by Veronica Roth. Starring Shailene Woodley (“The Secret Life of the American Teenager,”) Theo James (“Underworld: Awakening,”) and Kate Winslet, (“Titanic.”)…
By Ryan Horan Contributing Writer In yet another example of a studio trying to milk more money from a successful past film, I give you “300: Rise of an Empire.” The movie, a sequel to the 2006 hit “300,” hit theaters Friday, March 7. The sad thing about the situation is the tactic is working…
By Kevin Rogers Editor-In-Chief Frank Underwood, Washington’s most devious schemer, is back and sowing more discord than ever before in the infinitely addictive second season of Netflix’s “House of Cards,” which dropped in its entirety on Feb. 14. The season picks up moments after the last season ended as Frank, played with a charming…
By Emily Sullivan Associate Editor “Winds from the east, mist coming in, like something is brewing, about to begin. Can’t put my finger on what lies in store, but I feel what’s to happen all happened before.” If you’re an enthusiastic Disney fan you know that those words are some of the first ones…
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor One of the most significant events in a young adult’s life is his or her 21st birthday. Whether or not people have hit this milestone age yet, they are sure to enjoy the antics the movie “21 and Over” has to offer. The movie follows two college students, Casey…
By Mary Best Editor-in-Chief Mispronounced by most and adored by seemingly all, “Les Misérables” has been receiving rave reviews and irritating amounts of award buzz. While some claims of it being the greatest movie of all time are a little far-fetched, it proves impressive beyond expectation. “Les Mis” is chock full of fantastic performances. Best…
By Kiara Catanzaro Staff Writer SBU Theater’s production of “Knowing and Un-Knowing” captivated audiences with its comical interpretation depicting how humans (and apes) decipher the meaning of life. The 80-minute one-act play festival, directed by Ed. Simone, chairperson of the department of visual and performing arts, shows characters struggling to develop their understanding of…
By MacKenzie Linehan Contributing Writer James Bond will seemingly never die, and I am quite all right with that. As an avid fan for as long as I can remember, I have seen each Bond movie at least once. The franchise has made 24 fantastic movies. ‘Skyfall’ already is set to break the Bond…
By MacKenzie Linehan Contributing Writer ‘Tis the season! It’s that time of year for apple picking, pumpkin carving and the last of the warm weather before the frost comes in. But, the most exciting part about fall is the debut of spooky Halloween thrillers. There are the classic scary movies, like “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and…
By Jillian Hammell Staff Writer Lights shined and music blasted as the SBU Hip Hop team took the stage in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Monday. The team held its first event of the season, “St. Bonaventure Hip Hop Team Presents: Make a Change,” to raise money to benefit a couple’s…
By Mary Best Managing Editor Without a doubt, SBU Theater’s unconventional production of “More than Before” last weekend was bigger, braver and ultimately more brilliant than anything SBU Theater has produced in the past. The 70-minute drama, directed by Ed. Simone, chairperson of the department of visual and performing arts, follows Girl’s reaction to…
By Elizabeth Grady Promotions Editor Recognizing the increasing presence of smart phones in the hands of college students, the Office of Communications created a blog that reviews apps for students. According to Kait Laubscher, intern at the Office of Communications, the SBU App Review provides in-depth app reviews for students by students. Student reviewers Laubscher…