Arts

REVIEW

There are not many people left in America, but there are zombies galore. Columbus, an anxiety-ridden teenager, has to fend for himself with only a set of rules guiding his actions.

He comes upon Tallahassee, played by Woody Harrelson, who is a loner on the hunt for some Twinkies. Together, they set off for the infamous treats while trying to fight off the zombies. Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin co-star in this gruesome comedy.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is perhaps the most widely known Christmas story of all time. It’s been done and redone so many times I find myself suffering from “bah-humbug” fatigue before Christmas even arrives.

Even having seen most, if not all, versions of “A Christmas Carol,” I still was not prepared for what awaited me.

When Disney brought out their version of A Christmas Carol they sold it as a very kid-friendly, cool, 3D version written and produced by “Polar Express” director Robert Zemeckis.

The Invention of Lying
Running time: 99 minutes
Rate: PG-13
Starring Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., Rob Lowe, Tina Fey
Director: Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson
****

Mark lives in a world where the concept of lies does not exist. When he develops the ability to lie, he finds his dishonesty can be rewarding.

Aubrey Burnley gave a winning performance during this year’s Patriot Idol competition. She sung from the soul during her preliminary audition and captivated the audience.

The judges thought so too, complementing her control of a ‘surprising’ voice that never failed to entertain. It was clear, even in the preliminary round, she would make it to the finals.

Original endeavors of University art students remain on exhibit as part of the annual Meadows Gallery Juried Student Exhibition, showcasing the best work of the academic year, gallery coordinator Ray Sikes announced.

The exhibit will continue in the gallery from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Aug. 14.

The University’s Art and Art History Departments are featuring 10 students in the Senior Art Exhibition at the Meadows Gallery to fulfill their Bachelor of Fine Arts requirements.

A closing reception is also scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. on April 16. This year 11 senior artists are featured in the spring senior exhibition.

Exhibiting artists are: Allsion Broome, Chelsey Cope, Jason Dorrell, Courtney Haynes, Daise Hoitsma, Stephanie Goldsmith, Rose Riley, Christy Seibel, Ashley Webb and Debbie Willbanks.

Role Models

Running Time: 101 Minutes

Price: $16.86 for DVD and $25.32 for Blu-Ray.

Rating: R for crude and sexual content, strong language and nudity.

Paul Rudd and Sean William Scott play Danny and Wheeler, respectively, who are both energy drink salesmen.

Danny realizes his life isn’t going the way he planned and decides to defy the police – and physics – when he tries to drive his truck off the back of a tow truck.

In a new type of comedy that can be described as a “bromance,” Paul Rudd finds that his character has not best friend before his wedding, even more so he has no male friends at all.

Rudd, who plays Peter Klaven, a real estate agent who gets along with women better than he does men. After coming home early one night and walking in on his fiancées bachelorette party, he overhears the ladies talking about who the best man will be. Point and case, Klaven has no friends.

The last decade produced a group of female artists who have, at best, confused and diluted the definition of pop. The first word to describe Lily Allen’s first album, “Alright Still,” was cute. It’s easy to focus on the bouncy, reggae tinged melodies of “Smile,” the first single released in 2006. It’s easy to gossip about hair and style and the beef Lily had with Amy Winehouse or Lady Sovereign.

With all these distractions from the content of her music, the easiest part is to overlook her work with Robbie Williams, Dizzee Rascal and Basement Jaxx.