Leanna B. Ehrlich
Walk Like an African
I’ve come to realize that I thrive on order; any number of piercings and tie-dyed shirts cannot mask my neurotic inflexibility. I’ve taken to stocking up on toilet paper here, always certain that we’re about to run out. I hang newly clean clothes on the line far before I’ve run out – what if it rains and they take two days to dry rather than one?
Were You Aware? Four Upcoming Jennifer Lawrence Films...Maybe
Jennifer Lawrence will be in lots of movies. Some of these are fake.
'Playbook' Breaks the Rules Tastefully, Politely
In "Silver Linings Playbook,” a blend of uniquely personal filmmaking and emotionally astute acting effectively lays bare all the hidden pains of an unassuming suburban landscape.
Lehane Re-Invigorates Familiar Formula
In his 10th novel, prolific scribe of crime and mystery Dennis Lehane delivers a violent, hard-edged look at the inner workings and consequences of organized crime during Prohibition.
Rowling Moves Beyond Magic in ‘The Casual Vacancy’
It remains nearly impossible to read, analyze, and absorb “The Casual Vacancy” without invoking Harry Potter. How do you turn the page on a cultural milestone and open to a small town in southwest England, where the greatest drama involves a local election rather than a corporeal force of evil?
Karl Urban Lays Down the Law
Karl Urban, star and eponymous Judge in "Dredd 3D," talks about his organic, gravelly voice, the costume, and the existential philosophizing that made the man.
Fall Brings Horror and Blood
The Fall movie season brings grit in "Killing Them Softly" and "The Paperboy" as well as the ethereal stylings of "Cloud Atlas." Plus, RPatz.
Run, Abruni, Run
Day after day, the children sprint in a colorful flock from their doorsteps to greet us. I’ve nearly barreled over little girls as they flew from hidden paths to leap into my arms.
Akwaaba to the Real World
Too often, while exploring and volunteering in new places, I’ve treated every moment like a snapshot waiting to happen.
Groff’s ‘Arcadia’ a Captivating Glimpse of Life on a Commune
It is a fulfilling and well written novel that can find solace for a character despite a string of lifelong disconnects, and by the end of “Arcadia,” Groff does just that.
Studying with Movie Scores
If you're anything like me, when you sit down to study with music, you may inevitably find yourself writing "I'm lost in the world / I'm down on my mind" instead of defining relevant aspects of life history theory. Watching TV while completing a problem set? The last time I tried that, I waxed poetic about Liz Lemon's dominant alleles. No, homework requires something else—something without distracting words or images. So whether you're tackling a paper or problem set, movie scores are a surefire accompaniment. The Arts Board presents you with eight classics.
‘Hunger Games’ Will Sate Book’s Fans
“The Hunger Games” proves to be that rare triumph: a compelling adaptation that captures the spirit and atmosphere of its source material without sacrificing originality or pandering to its audience.
