Television

As 'Parks' close at sunset, a look back

If Leslie could let Ann leave — the poetic, noble, land-mermaid that she is — we can do the same with “Parks and Rec.” Guys, you’re 5,000 candles in the wind. ...


Arts & Culture

Fashion week gets weird

When Font offered up a knit, oversized sweater that looked like a set of pom-poms threw up on it, it suddenly felt like you were laughing at the show rather than with ...


Television

Be an informed Oscars watcher with our handy predictions

Will Michael Keaton win for best actor? His character in “Birdman” is about acting, and AMPAS enjoys giving its vanity mirror awards. ...


Lifestyles

Spike Lee talks college, race and filmmaking

“And that’s when it hit me, that I’m going to tell hopefully truthful stories about African American existence in this country,” Lee said. ...


Arts & Culture

Boot, rally and colonize in a brand new bar Downtown

“We wanted to provide a place where a student could grab a drink with his or her professor and not feel uncomfortable,” Jaffe said. ...


Music

Imagine Dragons should reimagine for their sophomore album

As you make your way through the album, each track blends into the next with few sounds truly standing out. ...


Lifestyles

Shop at Aldi on all days

There are a couple of things you should be aware of before beginning your long and fruitful relationship with this supermarket Parthenon. First, it’s BYOB (as in bring your own bag). ...


Lifestyles

Should you hold the door? A precise equation

Let X be the number of feet that the student is away from the door. One foot away? What are you going to do, shove it in their face? You monster. ...


Movies

'Kingsman: The Secret Service' has swagger, action and Samuel L. Jackson

Colin Firth finally gets the Bond-like role we all hoped would one day come. Jackson plays the villain with poise, arrogance and perfection. ...


Movies

Mr. Grey will see you now

“Fifty Shades of Grey” is the perfect recipe for a shameful disappointment. That’s why I’m almost embarrassed to admit that I liked it. ...