The Daily Cougar, University of Houston, TX
14 hours ago by ZACH MOORE
At first glance, Blindness appears to be another disaster film, such as 28 Days Later or Children of Men, that focuses on a worldwide epidemic, but it is of a different breed entirely. Based on the José Saramago novel of the same name, Blindness is less post-apocalyptic thriller and more metaphor: an examination of the human condition pondering the notion of the figurative blindness we all tend to exhibit toward our fellow man becoming a literal one.
Houstonian, Sam Houston State University, Tx
1 hour ago by Kevin Jukkola
Greg Kinnear stars as Frank Kearns, an engineering professor who suddenly realizes the need for an intermittent windshield wiper.
The Rice Thresher, Rice University, TX
5 hours ago by Caroline May
On Friday night, the presidential candidates fought a rhetorical battle of words for their respective visions of America. Sadly, that same night, a quintessential American lost his fight with cancer. Surrounded by loved ones, Paul Newman, the film legend, philanthropist, war hero and family man died Friday at age 83.
The Daily Cougar, University of Houston, TX
1 day ago by Bryan Schutmaat
Charlie Chaplin is undoubtedly a cultural icon. His timeless performances as "The Tramp" won the hearts of millions and embedded his image in the international consciousness. When Chaplin moved from silent films to "talkies," he retired his tramp character.
The Daily Cougar, University of Houston, TX
2 days ago
Have you ever needed advice about something but were too ashamed or embarrassed to ask a friend? Are you dealing with issues and don't know where to turn? If this sounds like you or someone you know, you are in the right place! Ask Coog offers advice for all types of concerns.
Houstonian, Sam Houston State University, Tx
2 days ago by Bryan Honeycutt
George Spelvin stands before a judging audience, struggling to deliver the right lines with proper inflection.
Houstonian, Sam Houston State University, Tx
2 days ago by Kevin Jukkola
Choke deals with a man who associates himself and the people around him only with sex.
The Rice Thresher, Rice University, TX
6 days ago by Faheem Ahmed
A womanizer. Two idiotic gym employees. An ex-spy. A frigid pediatrician. A misplaced disc with government secrets. Anyone can spin a political satire out of these plot elements, but it is the super-talented Coen brothers who have have spinned them into a smart and entertaining statement.