Ministry of Cool

IFC Films; Directed by: Abbas Kiarostami I fucking love Abbas Kiarostami. In the era of remakes, endless sequels, comic book adaptations, Michael Bay and James Cameron, he is a breath…

Parents who promote pageants to make stars It is natural for parents to want the best for their children. As a result, supportive parents are…

The genetic factor that may determine promiscuity Let’s admit it: We’ve all at one point in time found ourselves jamming out to “Promiscuous Girl” by…

Britian’s television remakes across the pond When British exports come to mind, we often think of tea and great music (read: Spice Girls), a mix…

Silverwood Films, 2010 Watching a marriage crumble is rarely sought after for entertainment purposes. But Blue Valentine, directed by Derek Cianfrance, beautifully balances this delicate…

Fashion trends that leave little to the imagination By Cady Lang You know you’ve seen them walking back from a night out—bandage-tight miniskirts barely covering…

Columbia Records, 2011 By Quinton Saxby  Adele is a powerhouse and a prodigy, and her new album 21 showcases her purely natural talent. Finding real…

By Brennin Cummings John Darnielle pressed his eyes closed and reached his arms out to the crowd, stroking his grateful disciples’ faces while they all…

A look at college’s no-commitment culture By Marc Phillips You’re on your way to your first college party ever. At last, you made it to…

Saddle Creek, 2010 By Kyle Allen What is the significance of a Bright Eyes album in 2011? Conor Oberst seems to be asking himself the…