February 19, 2013
Brian Duskey
Sometimes a film is so stellar that you cease becoming an audience member, and instead become a slave to its prowess. This is exactly what happened with Steven Soderbergh’s latest film “Side Effects.” This mysterious thriller isn’t a perfect film. It has some script issues and it starts slow, but once it gets a hold ...
February 7, 2013
Brian Duskey
It’s like “Twilight,” with a story. In actuality, Jonathan Levine’s zombie-flick resembles a more famous romantic tale. Instead of borrowing it’s characters from Stephenie Meyers’ vampire series, it borrows them from William Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy “Romeo & Juliet.” This wasn’t a terrible idea. Through clever comedy and a general feeling of fun, “Warm Bodies” will ...
February 6, 2013
Daniel Cobb
The sheer amount of profanity is unlike anything I have ever seen on stage, but Book of Mormon keeps it classy with award winning music and a great sense of self awareness. Book of Mormon is a musical created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of the incredibly popular and controversial South Park ...
December 4, 2012
Brian Duskey
Brad Pitt has just went from “celebrity with talent” to an official “acting legend.” Consider yourself warned. Andrew Dominik’s latest film “Killing Them Softly” is going to be a highly debated film. Whether the audience member loves or hates it, one thing must be said: they just witnessed film history. “Killing Them Softly” is a ...
November 30, 2012
Katelyn Canon
Christmas is a little less than a month away, but getting in the holiday spirit is ‘only a day away.’ “Annie” has arrived at Missouri Western’s main stage. The classic musical, based on a popular comic strip, is the second production of the theatre department’s Year of the Tony. Annie, the optimistic redheaded orphan, challenges ...