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Woman in Gold deserves five gold stars

May 1, 2015 by Catherine Blakemore

Woman in Gold is a marvelous and perfectly artistic approach at depicting a famous art restitution case from the Nazi invasion in Austria. The film is not without inherent faults of bias and the occasional cringe-worthy line, but as a whole, the movie flows like an ornately crafted chronological court case with just the right balance of ... [Read More…]

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There’s A Difference documentary screenings for faculty

April 8, 2015 by Abbey Bowling

The Office of Multicultural Enrichment will conduct faculty screenings of the documentary There's A Difference that features the diverse experiences of ACU students. The original documentary highlights the differences in the cultures of 15 ACU students with a goal of encouraging faculty, staff and students to understand and experience the ... [Read More…]

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‘The DUFF’: A modern take on high school romance

March 20, 2015 by Haley Remenar

Witty, modern and cliché, The DUFF, short for designated ugly fat friend, is your average high-school flick with a contemporary facelift. The book-turned-movie describes what happens to high-school senior Bianca, played by Mae Whitman, when her best friend crushes her confident self-image. The story follows her struggle to regain ... [Read More…]

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Fifty Shades of Ignorance

February 19, 2015 by Jarred Schuetze

It should come as no surprise from my oh-so-original headline that I'm going to discuss the bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey. For those who don't know, Fifty Shades of Grey is an erotic romance novel by British author E.L. James that follows the developing relationship between Anastasia Steele, a college graduate, and Christian Grey, a young ... [Read More…]

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Zamperini triumphs in ‘Unbroken’

January 23, 2015 by Richard Lyne

The recent film American Sniper has sparked a national discussion of what it means for war veterans to receive hero worship as opposed to genuine human depiction. But while the debate continues about how we view our soldiers, we might risk overlooking the more personal struggles they face in the darkest parts of service. Angelina Jolie's film ... [Read More…]

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Golden Globes kick off awards season

January 16, 2015 by Catherine Blakemore

"Good evening and welcome, you bunch of despicable, spoiled, minimally talented brats," said Tiny Fey. Notorious comedian duo Amy Poehler and Tina Fey hosted the Golden Globes for the third time in 2015, pulling in a political shtick throughout the night. As per usual, the duo did not present the awards. Instead, stars like Jennifer Lopez, ... [Read More…]

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Review: Von Trier tackles depression

January 15, 2015 by Richard Lyne

Depression is, as a rule, not something that Hollywood does a terribly accurate job of portraying. We've all seen those short-term, almost manic bursts of weeping as the afflicted character huddles beneath a mountain of blankets. Sometimes, self-inflicted pain and suicide even enter the picture. But depression is more than simply an overpowering ... [Read More…]

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‘Interstellar’ invokes imagination

November 11, 2014 by Richard Lyne

"In space, no one can hear you scream." This memorably chilling tagline accompanied 1979's Alien, whose two-minute trailer is hailed as one of the best ever made. Unlike blockbusters today, the movie didn't rely on massive explosions or breathtaking spectacles to get its point across. It was the mystery of the alien monster that drew people ... [Read More…]

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‘Believe Me’ to premiere in Cullen Auditorium

October 23, 2014 by Catherine Blakemore

A premiere of Believe Me will be shown for free to students at 8 p.m. Friday in Cullen Auditorium. The film is presented by ACU FilmFest executive producers and Katheryn Cansino, alumnus and production assistant on the film. "You come, you watch a great movie, you eat some popcorn, you ask some questions and you go and you get two Chapel ... [Read More…]

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There is no question that the current climate among Americans is tense and, as the Capitol Hill and 2020 riots show, even hostile. Although these behaviors have always been present, it seems that the last decade has seen an increase in tribal tendencies. We cling to the ankles of our political candi...
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With the university handling new forms of teaching in light of COVID-19, many classes have been moved to an online format due to safety for the professors and students. Because of this unexpected transition, fewer guidelines were placed on class procedures. Some professors chose to have weekly Zoom....
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