Review: Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’
Lady Gaga covers familiar territory – sex, religion, rebellion – while reaching into her past with personal lyrics and reminding listeners several times that we are all “born this way.”
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Review: ‘How to Die in Oregon’
Although it is far from an easy film to watch, “How to Die in Oregon” is a fascinating look at a controversial law and a compelling view of the emotional journeys people face in their last days.
Hollywood director gives students tips on breaking into the biz
On May 10, producer and director Andy Fickman visited Stanford and offered students rare inside tips on how to break into the film industry.
Review: ‘Hanna’
Part action thriller, part character study, Hanna, the latest film by director Joe Wright (best known for “Pride and Prejudice” and “Atonement”) breaks genre boundaries and provides a fresh take on the typical Hollywood action film.
Oscar 2011 recap
This year was not a ceremony to remember, but at least it provided a few noteworthy moments, and rewarded — albeit predictably — some of the year’s best achievements in film.
Djerassi pushes the envelope with ‘Taboos’
“Taboos” is one of the latest plays by Stanford scientist-turned-playwright Carl Djerassi. It explores the consequences of nontraditional birth — everything from the use of sperm donors to in vitro fertilization — and how that affects the modern definition of parenthood.
Academy Award Nominations and Predictions
Despite the earlier critical buzz surrounding “Black Swan” and “The Social Network,” which won Best Picture at the Golden Globes, it will be near impossible to stop the momentum of “The King’s Speech,” which recently swept the Producers, Directors and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Review: ‘No Strings Attached’
“No Strings Attached,” though not perfect, is a refreshing break from typical romantic comedies and the bleak January movie season.