Category: Variety

Jordan Peele’s sophomore film continues the momentum generated by “Get Out.” “Get Out” broke out in a year riddled with well-made horror films, but with “Us,” Jordan Peele shows that his first project never fully utilized the former Comedy Central star’s masterful ability to unsettle. For his second movie, he switches the setting from upstate […]

Remake culture is actively hurting the film industry and brings nothing to the table. I accept my role with open arms: I am an old man. I will totally shake my fist at any youngster having any semblance of fun as I mutter my repurposed bah humbug. I have been caught in the act of […]

The 51-year tradition continued, this year with new awards to highlight student art. In an annual juried exhibition of undergraduate and graduate student art, the Gussman has succeeded in encouraging young artists for over five decades. This exhibition, housed in the Alexander Hogue Gallery, opened on March 28 and will be on display until April […]

Dr. Lindstrom discussed his time living with the people of Tanna and his study of their language. TU’s National Collegiate Honors Society for Anthropology hosted a lecture by Dr. Lamont Lindstrom about sociolinguistics in Polynesia on Wednesday, March 6. The lecture, titled “Sociolinguistics on Tanna: Disputes, The Apocalypse and More,” encompassed Lindstrom’s specific research in […]

In a lecture at the Tulsa Town Hall series, photographer Platon discussed his career of capturing people in power. Tulsa Town Hall hosted a lecture by British photographer and human rights activist Platon on Friday, March 8. Platon has worked with some of the most influential political figures, actors and musicians in the world. His […]

Sometimes you just gotta sit down and play a board game. Here’s a helpful list of some favorites. Board games are a classic, fun activity that will never go out of style. I take the opportunity to play board games at every possible occasion. Because of this, I know there are board games for whatever […]

The incendiary documentary examines Michael Jackson with a critical lens. HBO and UK Channel 4 recently released “Leaving Neverland,” a documentary detailing the stories of two men who claim that pop star Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children. Both Wade Robson and James Safechuck met Jackson while working with the singer on different projects, […]

While others find issue with the wide swath of Disney remakes, they prove a welcome return to childhood nostalgia. For the past few years, it feels like Disney has inundated the movie theater with remakes of classics. This year alone, Disney is releasing a remake of “Dumbo,” “The Lion King” and “Aladdin.” The question to […]

Student writers and actors collaborated to perform Bryant Loney’s manuscript in a concert reading. The concert reading of “Sea Breeze Academy” was filled with laughter as attendees supported their peers. TU students in the theatre department performed the beginning to senior creative writing major Bryant Loney’s third novel “Sea Breeze Academy.” The concert reading was […]

Hai Dang Phan’s poetry explored memory and history in his “Reenactments” reading. Poetry is such a personal form of artistic expression. The best poetry allows us a glimpse inside the mind and feelings of the poet. No matter what the poetry is about, we are able to see the way the artist perceives their world […]