Mark Alexander would like to act all indie and hip—really, he would—but the truth is that his largest influence is the Dave Matthews Band. “I wish I could be cool and say someone that no one knows,” Alexander, a senior recording industry studies major, said. He doesn’t need a cool influence: Alexander has real talent.…
‘The Rite’ brings Satan to life
It’s Hannibal Lector meets Satan. That should tell you how disturbing “The Rite” is, from its sinister beginning to its horrific climax. Starring Anthony Hopkins, the newest movie about exorcisms, Catholicism and the people who are affected by them is perhaps one of the most insightful—and truthful—looks into the subject. It will definitely have those…
Hitting the town for the day of love
Roses are red and violets are blue. Valentine’s Day is approaching, so what should you do? If you are without plans for Valentine’s Day, there is still time to decide what to do, but that time is running out. Whether you have someone special in your life, are just going alone or are hanging out…
Bright Eyes harkens back to roots
Bright Eyes’ upcoming release, “The People’s Key,” marks Conor Oberst’s return to the name that first brought him indie fame. Rumored to be his last album with Bright Eyes, the album is a journey through a variety of musical techniques and styles. Although Oberst’s thematic material has evolved over the course of several albums, this…
Albright exhibit shines at IMA
[imagebrowser id=9]If there’s anything Butler students learned last year from Madeleine Albright’s speech at Clowes Memorial Hall, it’s that she is one strong-willed woman. The latest exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, “Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection,” reinstates this in the description of each pin and the collection of quotes from the…
Local brewery offers modern spin
Thr3e Wise Men, one of the newest additions to the Broad Ripple restaurant and bar scene, has transformed the old building at 1021 Broad Ripple Ave. The restaurant is a member of the Scotty’s Brewhouse family and has been drawing interest ever since its Jan. 17 opening. On an expectedly busy Friday night, well over…
Coppola struggles to find direction in ‘Somewhere’
The opening shot is telling of how “Somewhere” eventually plays out. As the Focus Features logo fades away, the roar of a Ferrari can be heard as the screen fades into the car driving around a desert track. With no music and the camera fixed in one position, the car circles the track five times…
Late night food fans rejoice
Fat Dan’s Deli is a mecca for meat lovers, or any late night Broad Ripple bar-hopper looking to taste the “best fries in the universe.” Fat Dan’s is an authentic Chicago-style deli and pub whose mission is for the customer to, “Be our friend. Live life right. Have fun, be comfortable and get fat!” Fat…
2010’s Greatest Hits
In a year full of several big budget films with no heart and mediocre music dominating the charts, The Butler Collegian staff has found those movies, TV shows and CDs that managed to catch our attention and keep our faith in the entertainment business, even while it seemed the whole world was playing Justin Bieber’s…
Palladium brings world class to Central Indiana
[imagebrowser id=1] The Vienna State Opera in Austria, the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and the Sydney Opera House in Australia are often considered to be the best symphony concert halls in the world. Perhaps now the Palladium, located in Carmel, Ind., will some day be among those great buildings. This concert hall, which…