The deceptiveness of “Paranormal Activity 2” can be found in the title. While it was created after the first 2007 box office hit, you’ll find that “PA2” is actually a prequel to the first movie. If you left “Paranormal Activity” questioning why an unknown demon would want to terrorize the lives of a young married…
Amanda Meyer shines on, off stage
Senior Amanda Meyer knew acting was her calling from an early age. “I’ve wanted to become an actor since preschool,” Meyer said. “I was in a circus play and was cast as the ringmaster.” She has not looked back since. Meyer, a senior theatre major, has been one of Butler’s leading actors in previous theatre…
The ‘Rocky Horror’ phenomenon
Every Saturday night before midnight at Hollywood Boulevard Theater in Woodridge, Ill., average moviegoers are scared away as the “Rocky Horror Picture Show’s” cast and crew arrives. Between a petite blonde usher in a white tank top, walking furiously down the aisles screaming at the audience, and pre-show hosts embarrassing first-timers, if you haven’t experienced…
La Piedad offers authentic Mexican food at college wallet prices
Thinking about traveling across the border for some authentic Mexican food? You only have to travel as far as Broad Ripple. La Piedad has authentic style Mexican food and an atmosphere that places guests right in the heart of Mexico. Mariachi music is softly played overhead and the restaurant is decorated with colorful flags and…
Ben Folds rocks Clowes Hall
It did not take long for each successive song to blend together, making the Ben Folds concert on Oct. 23 at Clowes Memorial Hall an experience, and not just a set list. After opening act Filligar finished their final song, the amplifiers, guitars and keyboard were hurriedly scooted and shuffled off of the stage. The…
A more than delicious Taste
If you have not been to Taste Café, then you have not experienced what food is supposed to taste like. Maybe that is why it is called Taste. Taste Café primarily specializes in breakfast and lunch but has recently begun serving dinner as well on Wednesday and Thursday nights. For first timers entering the restaurant,…
‘Modern Family’ sets the bar for sitcoms
When “Modern Family” debuted in the Fall of 2009, ABC appeared to have a lasting comedy show in the making. Show creators Christopher Lloyd and Steve Levitan had written and produced for previous comedy hits such as “Frasier” and “Just Shoot Me.” The cast is made up of relatively unknown actors but is anchored by…
Motorola smart phone’s quality parts build a decent machine
Sliding the screen back to reveal the keyboard, it is easy to call the Motorola Droid 2 an impressive phone, but it has its flaws. The Android smart phone is of an industrious construction. The top half that holds the touch screen is shiny chrome, while the housing for the full keyboard, camera and speaker…
Pop culture icon’s work displayed in new IMA exhibit
Andy Warhol was a Renaissance man. While most know Warhol for his 1960s work, most notably his mass-produced silk screens of celebrities including Dennis Hopper and Marilyn Monroe, Warhol was also a director, band manager, business artist and media mogul. Work from each phase of Warhol’s life is now being displayed at the Indianapolis Museum…
Defining a generation’s pastime: ‘The Social Network’ exceeds expectations
“The Social Network” has it all: sex, money, genius and betrayal. So says the title of the book by Ben Mezrich, “The Accidental Billionaires,” off of which this excellent film about Facebook’s controversial beginnings is based. Turn the clock back to 2003. Harvard undergraduate student Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) is in a constant battle to…