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“Up in the Air” scribe sits on cloud 9 »
As Oscar season approaches, more people will become aware of writer/director Jason Reitman’s (“Thank You for Smoking,” “Juno”) 2009 film “Up in the Air.” The film chronicles the travels of Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), a corporate downsizer whose isolated lifestyle is challenged by the people he encounters in his journey. Since its [...]
Avatar: 1,137,846,909 dollars and counting »
Director James Cameron, the man who brought us such films as “Aliens,” “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” and the financial juggernaut “Titanic,” which currently holds the spot as the number one highest grossing film of all time, has struck success again with his 2009 science fiction film “Avatar.” In just 20 days since its [...]
Muse rocks Deck the Hall Ball 2009 »
When I heard that Muse was playing at WaMu Theater for 107.7 The End’s Deck the Hall Ball, I knew I had to go. The British rock band has a track record of being one of the best contemporary live acts out there, selling out venues like Wembley Stadium in London, the second largest stadium in Europe and able to hold 90,000 people. New York [...]
Got a secret girlfriend? Comedy Central does »
“Secret Girlfriend,” Comedy Central’s new first-person TV show immerses the viewer into the role of protagonist. I had the chance to ask the creators, Ross Novie and Jay Rondot, about their new series: Colin Takasawa (CT): This show was based on a series of internet shorts; how did the original idea for this come about? Ross [...]
Artist Profile: The Mountain Goats »
“The Mountain Goats” is an American folk/Indie band consisting primarily of the prolific singer/songwriter John Darnielle, who sometimes acts as the “band’s” only member, releasing solo work under the moniker The Mountain Goats. The Mountain Goats have released 16 albums thus far, each one showcasing a distinct sound while simultaneously [...]
Artist profile: This Providence »
The Seattle area is no stranger to the music scene, spawning notable artists like Pearl Jam and Nirvana during the 90s. Since then, dozens of prominent bands, such as Death Cab for Cutie and Modest Mouse, have formed in Washington and, with the advent of sites like Last.fm, MySpace, PureVolume, etc., it’s become easier for bands to be [...]
The beginning of a good thing »
Writer/director/producer David Over describes his short film, “In the Beginning,” as a “dark, modern-day, Adam and Eve, love-story, thriller.” It’s a mouthful, but it’s also an accurate depiction of the film. On October 10, Bellevue College supported a free premiere screening of the short in the Carlson Theatre. The turnout was [...]
Tacoma Film Festival is a hit »
The Tacoma Film Festival, which ran from October 1 through 8, recently finished its fourth year screening a variety of independent films. The majority of the films are shown at the Grand Cinema, a smaller, more intimate and old-fashioned venue that blends in with the surrounding brick buildings. The rest of the films are screened at several [...]
The Independent Lens Film Festival through our eyes »
If you enjoy film half as much as I do, then you’ll want to check out the Community Cinema screenings. Sponsored by “Independent Lens,” (an Emmy Award winning Public Broadcasting Station series) and produced by the Independent Television Service (ITVS), Community Cinema is a program that screens films in over 50 communities nationwide [...]
Faculty Masterpieces – Bellevue College Art »
The Annual Bellevue College Art Faculty Exhibition runs from September 28 to October 22. The gallery is located on the second floor of D building (above the library) in room 271. Its doors are open to anyone who has an interest in viewing the fantastic works of art on display. The exhibit showcases a variety of artwork created by BC fine [...]
