Becca Seel ’11
The Madness of Queen Swan: Black Swan’s depiction of mental illness a visceral, voyeuristic thrill
Warning: Rife with spoilers. Read at your own risk. Black Swan has risen from limited release, film festival obscurity to become one of the most polarizing, oft-discussed films of the year. Audiences are captivated by the downfall of Nina Sayers …→
HUMANS vs. ZOMBIES
The humans snuck stealthily into Jackson’s Gardens, loaded down with a bevy of Nerf guns. Much to their horror, the zombies had already found them. The undead fanned out uncertainly, eyeing the weaponry uneasily, hoping to sneak up and pounce …→
Cirque! CarnEvil impresses Union
On Thursday, Oct. 28, the circus came to town with “Cirque! CarnEvil,” a company of performers from various dance and performance backgrounds who combined their skills and experience, as well as Union talent, to provide a unique show that incorporated …→
Kanye West overly ambitious with new “Runaway” video
When I heard that Kanye’s latest video to his song “Runaway” was a thirty-five minute opus, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. For full disclosure, I don’t take Kanye West seriously. I watched his gift to the human race …→
Essential accessories for miserable Union winter
Though Schenectady experiences all four seasons, the climate is anything but temperate. As the searing heat gives way to falling leaves, it’s time to start thinking about your fall and winter essentials. You can stay warm and dry with the …→
Britney-themed episode of “Glee” unexplainably genius
I have been anticipating the Britney episode of Glee like Ralphie for Christmas morning. The prospect of Brittany, one of my favorite characters, and Britney, my pre-adolescent icon, caused me to regress back to my ten-year-old self as I watched …→
Television’s “True Blood” full of gory goodness: TV series popular with audiences, distressing for books’ fans
In the slew of remakes, reboots, sequels and prequels, finding a faithful adaptation is a nigh impossible task. While some adaptations manage to assuage many hardcore fans’ anxiety while still appealing to a general population, others deviate so greatly from …→