It is pretty safe to say that 90 percent of horror movies are complete trash. From slasher flicks to zombie movies, most of them are rife with scantily clad teenagers, disfigured villains and an occasional demonic entity. No one expects anything out of horror movies other than entertainment - and even that is sometimes a stretch.
We haven't seen every movie this year, but collectively we've seen a few, er, at least 10. The following movies we considered our top 10 movies of the year after rigorous trials and extensive research. Well, that's a lie. We simply tried to base our decision on whether or not the movies were innovative, well-directed, thought-provoking but most of all whether or not they were entertaining.
A whole lotta Zin - Club Congress will be having a wine tasting with five different Zinfandels, hosted by local wine entrepreneur Kenny Stewart. The catch is, it's only $5, so you can go in still wondering how large the glasses will be. 5 p.m. to 7 p.
1. Kanye West featuring T-Pain, “The Good Life,” from Graduation
2. M.I.A., “Jimmy,” from Kala
3. Carrie Underwood, “Before He Cheats,” from Some Hearts
4. Radiohead, “House of Cards,” from In Rainbows
5. Timbaland with Nelly Furtado and Justin Timber
Here at Catnip our year ends early (specifically, today) so for your reading pleasure and/or horror we have teamed with the Heritage Foundation to create the first-ever Catnip awards. We call them the Nippys. Following in the tradition of the Oscars and Emmys, we have ignored all public opinion and logic to generate this unique list of award-winners from scratch.
1. Halo 3 (Xbox 360)
No contest here. One of the best first-person shooters ever made, “Halo 3″ tops this year's best games. The gameplay is so immersive that even months after its release players are still discovering new strategies and Easter-eggs. With the release of a new multiplayer map pack in December, most Halo addicts will be needing an intervention come January.
Some of Tucson's best choral groups will gather for the annual “Holiday Card to Tucson” concert Sunday night. For Rebecca Bloomfield, it will be her fourth and final performance in the traditional show.
The music senior is excited about the show that will kick off a big month in her life.
Your time spent in college will most likely make or break you in life. Whether or not you party it away or realize the importance of paving the way of your future, college years are pivotal in just about
anyone's life. Some will drop out, some will fail out, and some will go unnoticed, but there are those who will have a memorable impact on the world after they accept their
diploma.
Straylight Run began as an idea to have a band with as few boundaries as possible. Now, it seems as if the indie band has reached that goal.
In 2003, singer and guitarist John Nolan and bassist Shaun Cooper left Taking Back Sunday in search of a group that would have different musical intentions.
At a time when most art students can be found cruising their bikes down Fourth Avenue, smoking a cigarette outside a coffee shop or watching a local hipster band, Yumiko Omata is locked away in the studio creating a masterpiece.
Omata works late hours alone several nights a week, pouring her international experiences with culture, the subconscious and the spirit onto the canvas.
Graduating media arts senior Stephen Purcell can boldly say that his college career has been a success.
Purcell, 22, is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in media arts with a minor in Japanese. He studied abroad in Japan for a year, is finishing his senior thesis and is nominated for the Media Arts Outstanding Senior Award.
Kanye West, Graduation
No matter what direction hip-hop takes, Kanye West proves his beats age like a fine wine. West infuses a multitude of different artists on his third album, like Daft Punk on his single “Stronger.” West thrives with his ability to collaborate and create a consistent album.
When Sara Jane McDaniel arrived on campus in the fall of 2003 from Greensboro, N.C., her dream was to be a musical theater star.
“I knew I wanted to do theater,” McDaniel said. “UA is one of the best so I came here for that reason.”
McDaniel had been involved in theater since she was in second grade, but by the end of her freshman year at UA, she wasn't sure musical theater was for her.
Remember when rap music consisted of a basic backline beat and a rapper talking about his tough life growing up? Case in point: Pitbull.
Pitbull was introduced to the mainstream music scene in 2004 with his debut album, M.I.A.M.I.- Money is a Major Issue, which boasted his first hit single, “Culo” and the successful “Toma.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Or Hanukkah. Or any other holiday you celebrate during the month of December - With the holidays quickly approaching, it can only mean one thing - holiday parties and dinners.
This week, Fashion Facts took a trip to Divaz Boutique, 922 E.
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