Shannon Ho

‘Interstellar’ Falls Short of the Stars

It’s no secret that Christopher Nolan is one of the most ambitious directors working in cinema today. For close to 15 years he’s been...

Tender Emotions in Ware’s ‘Tough Love’

London-born songstress, Jessie Ware broke into the music scene in 2012 with her first album “Devotion,” a sultry mix of R&B and electronic pop...

How the Politics of Race Affects Comedy

The Department of Sociology’s Colloquium Series presented its inaugural graduate student job talk last Wednesday, Oct. 15. As a part of the Colloquium Series, the...

Denny’s vs. IHOP: IHOP

My aversion to Denny’s has a lot more to do with fate and timing than anything else. In 2005, my entire family decided to take...

Paint & Repeat: ‘Cross-Section’

With this year marking the 50th anniversary of UCI, the Claire Trevor School of the Arts decided to celebrate this landmark event with its...

Fincher’s ‘Girl’ Gone Wild

After his slightly underwhelming remake of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” David Fincher hit a road bump in his streak of meticulously crafted...

The Voices of Welcome Week

Another new year at UCI calls for another Welcome Week and according to both incoming and returning anteaters, this one has not disappointed in...

‘Calvary’ a Cross to Bear

Writer and director John Michael McDonagh’s debut film, “The Guard”, was highly revered for its smart writing, humor and surprising heart. With his second film,...

The ‘Pretty Guardian’ of My Childhood

One of my mother’s favorite memories of my childhood is immortalized forever in a picture, which I am more than glad to share with...

‘Guardians’ of the Summer Blockbuster

Everyone knows what the summer season brings—heat, lazy days, barbecue and enough movie blockbusters to make your head spin. Many are unnecessary (looking at...

‘Snowpiercer’ Charges Forward

In a twist of irony, one of summer’s most thrilling theatrical hits takes place in a sub-zero setting. “Snowpiercer,” directed by Boon Joon-ho, is based...

Eisenberg Goes ‘Double’

Perhaps best known for his role as Maurice Moss in the highly popular “The IT Crowd,” British comedian Richard Ayoade delighted audiences with his...

Hiddleston and Swinton Are More ‘Alive’ than Dead

Sparkly skin and overly-coiffed hair have become the go-to visual for vampires thanks to the ‘Twilight’ series, but the heartthrob craze has died down...

Shannon in Scotland: Bagpiping

Distinctive in both sound and form, the Great Highland Bagpipe has long been a standing cultural symbol for the country of Scotland. Today, the instrument...