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Film: ‘Limitless’ is a fast-action thrill ride

Film: ‘Limitless’ is a fast-action thrill ride

Carmen Groom March 27, 2011

We’ve all heard the fact that scientists say we can only access 20% of our brain. What would happen if we could access all of it? That is what the movie Limitless sets out to explore. The movie starts...

Spending spring break in Tuscaloosa?

Spending spring break in Tuscaloosa?

Stephanie Brumfield March 9, 2011

Are you stuck in Tuscaloosa for Spring Break? Don’t worry! The Scene has all sorts of suggestions to keep you occupied and entertained while you’re here. Whether you make a few day trips to Tuscaloosa’s...

Film: Films to look for in 2011

Erich Hilkert March 6, 2011

Now that the Oscars are over, we can be thankful that, at least for the next year, we won't have to see Joan Rivers. Unfortunately, 2011 is a year rife with sequels and unoriginal fodder, meaning a somewhat...

'Unknown' is more like too unrealistic

‘Unknown’ is more like too unrealistic

Carmen Groom March 6, 2011

If you’re expecting to see a thriller filled with suspense and a confusing plot, then you are going to see the right movie. The movie starts off with Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Nesson) with his wife Elizabeth...

Fashion: Spring Break Essentials

Fashion: Spring Break Essentials

Kelly Johnston March 6, 2011

Spring Break is right around the corner. Bring on the sunshine, fruity cocktails and most importantly: bathing suits. Packing for a beach trip always seems to be stressful, so focus on the essentials first...

Film: Let’s party like it’s 1988

Jordan Berry March 2, 2011

By now, the damage from the 83rd Academy Awards is too much to overcome. I can't even brag about calling Tom Hooper's upset of David Fincher for Best Director because of how poorly the rest of my predictions...

Film: What would you do with a ‘Hall Pass’?

Film: What would you do with a ‘Hall Pass’?

Nicole Davis March 2, 2011

I don’t know about you, but every time I was given a hall pass in junior high or high school, it instantly became my duty to take as much time as possible with whatever mission I’d been given, making...

Film: Tragedy at the movies

Jordan Berry February 24, 2011

The rescue boat sails through the icy water, careful to avoid all the lifeless bodies. You can hear a pin drop in the silence as Rose cries for help, her words fading silently into the night. I can hardly...

Music: New Radiohead album consistently good

Music: New Radiohead album consistently good

Marina Roberts February 20, 2011

Radiohead has a way of throwing their fans off in a surprisingly good way. I’m referring to giving away “In Rainbows” for free on the internet, but I’m also thinking of dropping their new album...

Music: GaGa births a new race

Music: GaGa births a new race

Adrian Garcia February 20, 2011

Monsters rejoice! Lady GaGa’s “Born This Way” has finally surfaced, and it’s a hit. The disco-synth banger debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100—GaGa’s third #1. It shattered all previous...

Film: 'The King’s Speech' isn’t for action lovers and thrill seekers

Film: ‘The King’s Speech’ isn’t for action lovers and thrill seekers

Carmen Groom February 14, 2011

I typically try to make sure I have seen all films that are nominated under the Best Picture category for the Oscars. After hearing how exceptional “The King’s Speech” was, and since it got nominated...

Cinematography, newcomer shine in 'True Grit'

Cinematography, newcomer shine in ‘True Grit’

Erich Hilkert February 10, 2011

True Grit-- 3 out of 4 stars In Joel and Ethan Coen’s latest, “True Grit,” fourteen-year-old Arkansas native Mattie Ross (newcomer Hailee Steinfeld) is out for revenge after John Chaney (Josh Brolin)...