Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
Oscar-winning filmmaker Errol Morris premiered segments of his upcoming documentary SOP: Standard Operating Procedure. The film showed the ordeals of tortured prisoners in Abu Ghraib by telling the stories behind thousands of brutal photographs taken by members of United States military.
Today marks yet another one of those fabled Friday the 13ths– a day that has long been considered unlucky and also one which conjures images of the masked killer of the numerous Friday the 13th slasher films, Jason Voorhees. Undoubtedly, Friday the 13th is as good a day as any to view films that will scare you, as Friday the 13th is always offered on television every time the date comes up, along with other such horror staples like the Halloween series and Wes Cravens Nightmare on Elm Street series. For those of you who have already seen all of the aforementioned big three slasher films (along with their respective sequels that are generally far inferior to the original), here are some other classic, lesser known slashers that are just as mysterious, heart wrenching, and shocking that are definitely worth checking out.
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If I had to sum up Brandeis in one word, I would have to say that its independent.
For those of you who already go to Brandeis, perhaps you have different words. Awkward. Jewish. Liberal. Politically-correct. And while Brandeis does have its fair share of all that, I think the real quality you need here to survive at Brandeis is to be independent. And I think that thats what makes Brandeis the ideal place to succeed.
Before the break, captain Cristina McWilliams stated that the offense got going that people would see a different Brandeis softball team. Those were not her words exactly but after the break, it is clear that this team is not to be underestimated after their latest victory, a double header sweep against UMass-Boston by lopsided totals of 11-3 in game one and 9-1 in the second game.
Israeli activist Hana Barag spoke at Brandeis Wednesday, marking the first event sponsored by the new student-run club Students for Peace in Israel and Palestine. Barag is a member of Machsom Watch, a womens human rights organization that monitors activity at checkpoints in the West Bank.
300, based on the graphic novel by Sin City creator Frank Miller, has its greatest victory not by conquering Persian elephants or barbarian hordes, but by its ability to turn testosterone-soaked camaraderie and combat into stylized high art. Director Zack Snyder, who had previously undersold the powerful social commentary in his visually overwrought remake of Dawn of the Dead, crafts a powerful vision in 300 that both preserves and improves upon Millers original work.
So it was my first real rap experience. Id been to and hosted freestyle competitions in high school in Chicagoland, but rap as a genre isnt really my thing. So watching Naughty by Nature yell into their mikes for an hour wasnt exactly my cup of tea. The rest of Brandeis and the many high school-aged visitors tried really hard to get into the music, and even succeeded somewhere towards the middle of the set, but altogether the group was not really working with the crowd;
the group eventually disappeared from the stage. Vinnie and Treach, the two frontmen were interesting to watch Vinnie bouncing around, trying to enthuse, and Treach variously removing clothing and performing somewhat gymnastic feats. Treach has apparently starred in Oz, AND married (and divorced) Pepa of Salt-n-Pepa. Both Vinnie and Treach have also managed to get arrested for illegal weapons possession in Harlem, a fact trumpeted on their website. The group rejoined with its DJ Kay Gee in May 2006 and an album is rumored to be on the horizon.
As an appreciative listener of the fan of the Wailers music, I know that the Wailers carry hope and optimism. The overall message that the Wailers convey is quite an impressive one, one of unity. The Wailers performance at Brandeis was one of the most empowering performances I have ever seen, and afterwards I had the opportunity to interview Aston Family Man Barrett, bass guitarist, and Yvad, lead vocalist of the Wailers.
Grindhouse is one of the year's most widely talked about films. Splitting its time into two different segments, the film was written and directed by well known directors Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. At 191 minutes long, you certainly get what you paid for. As the film is split into two segments, this review will do the same.
