Here We Are, Now Entertain Us: Most Overrated Movies
Blogs February 1, 2013
BY BLUE KAUFMAN Naturally, everyone has their favorite movies, and, as expected, many people share preferences on these famous films. However, while many of these movies are indeed good, do they actually merit the “classic” title they’ve attained? Do they warrant a spot on top 50 movie lists?... Read more
Game On: Video Games Cost Too Much
Blogs December 21, 2012
BY ALEX BARNARD Almost every week of the year a new video game is released into an already flooded market. At retail store, these games typically sell for $60, a price that often scares away many consumers. For many obscure or poorly marketed games, this price typically leads to... Read more
Here We Are, Now Entertain Us: If You Like This…Read This…
Blogs December 18, 2012
BY RACHEL GAMBACH In today’s world of fast paced computer games and TV shows it is hard to contemplate sitting down with a nice long book. But rest assured there are still many out there that are not only worth your while but you might actually enjoy. If you... Read more
The Lariat Mix: Christmas Music That Doesn’t Stink
Blogs December 18, 2012
BY JEREMY HAAS It’s that wonderful time of year again. Shopping malls are swarming with busy shoppers as their children are crying on the laps of faux Santa Clauses. The buzz of department stores’ fluorescent lighting blends so delicately with public domain holiday carols making winter the most utterly... Read more
Here We Are, Now Entertain Us: Famous Last Words
Blogs December 14, 2012
BY BLUE KAUFMAN Just before the words “The End” appear on the screen and the theater lights flicker back to life, the audience is left with what is known as the “curtain call line”. The last phrases of a movie are crucial, and what may seem like a mere... Read more
Lariat Mix: Ska…nahhhh
Blogs December 14, 2012
BY JEREMY HAAS Whether it’s the obnoxious smacking of some guy chewing his gum too loudly, or the ridiculous views of an opposing political party, everyone has their pet peeves. It’s just human nature to hate stuff. I, however, am a little more hateful than the average person, and my hatred... Read more
Fantasy Tip Sheet: Week 13
Blogs December 5, 2012
BY A.J. KURZMAN The fantasy football regular season has concluded which means it’s time for the playoffs. This is when you see if all the hard work you put into managing you team has really paid off. I wish everyone good luck this coming weekend except to the people... Read more
Game On: Video Game Sequels
Blogs December 5, 2012
BY ALEX BARNARD Games like Call of Duty, Assassins Creed, and Halo dominate the video game market each year by relying upon their long-time fans. Original IP’s, typically lack a dedicated fan base, and therefore tend to be crushed in terms of sales. Modern Warfare 3, although criticized for... Read more
Here We Are, Now Entertain Us: The Best Cult Movies
Blogs December 4, 2012
BY BLUE KAUFMAN With quotable lines in dialogue, memorable characters, and eccentric plot lines, cult movies have gained many passionate and loyal fans over the years. This category is refuge to those films that did not gross a lot of money in theaters, but later obtained popularity due... Read more
The Lariat Mix: The Message Behind The Music
Blogs December 4, 2012
BY OLIVIA PASCALE-WONG Music is one source of history that can’t be printed in a textbook, magazine, or journal; it is our own personal way of time traveling that brings us back to what life used to be. Songs give us insight into the morals, values, and opinions of... Read more
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