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The Observer

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The Observer

The Observer’s top 5 (Oct. 2012)

October 2, 2012

'Gangam Style'- PSY’s new song, "Gangnam Style" has caused a massive rise in the popularity of Korean pop music (K-pop). Due to the song’s catchy tune and entertaining music video, "Gangnam Style"...

‘How I Met Your Mother’ is legen, wait for it, dary

By Julia Gray, Staff Writer October 1, 2012

How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM) sets the sitcom bar high with its hilarious cast and mysterious plot as protagonist Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor, Not Another Teen Movie) tells his children the epic story of how...

‘Avengers’ delivers action-packed entertainment

By Sonia Shekar, Staff Writer May 25, 2012

Combine a comic book fanatic’s greatest fantasy with an all-star cast and expert execution, and you get The Avengers. This action-packed film pulls the fantastic pop-art world of comic books out of the...

‘Bully’ sheds light on growing problem

By Matthew Reback, Staff Writer April 30, 2012

According to an April 19 Statesman Journal article, more than 13 million kids will be bullied this year. In 2010, the federal government attempted to address this problem by holding its first annual bullying...

'Act of Valor' showcases Navy SEALs' bravery

‘Act of Valor’ showcases Navy SEALs’ bravery

By By: Sushen Thiyagarajan, Online Features Editor March 27, 2012

 Act of Valor , a "War on terror" action thriller, captures and conveys the skills, dedication and bravery of the Navy SEALS. The movie was still impressive and inspiring while simultaneously maintaining...

Syfy show puts a spin on traditional reality TV

Syfy show puts a spin on traditional reality TV

By By: Hanna Taft, Staff Writer February 23, 2012

The first episode of Syfy’s reality series Face Off proves that reality television is more than scripted dialogue and fake drama, but has expanded to transforming humans into mythical and unknown creatures. Face...

Unique combination of styles bring 'Chronicle' to life

Unique combination of styles bring ‘Chronicle’ to life

By By: Angad Kanwal, Arts Production Editor February 23, 2012

The new sci-fi drama Chronicle provides viewers with a fresh take on the “found footage” genre, leaving them satisfied with the change of pace. Blending the over-the-shoulder, personal camera style...

TV falsely portrays student-teacher relationship

TV falsely portrays student-teacher relationship

By By: Danielle Kiefer, Staff Writer February 21, 2012

Ask any female who watches television, and she’ll tell you that the best dramas involve some sort of romance. Forbidden love adds even more interest to the storyline, but television writers have taken...

'Tintin' fans eagerly awat film's theatrical release

‘Tintin’ fans eagerly awat film’s theatrical release

By By Bhaavya Srivastava, News Production Editor December 21, 2011

 People from all over the world have grown up reading The Adventures of Tintin, a series of comic books written by late Belgian artist Hergé, featuring the clever boy reporter, Tintin, and his loyal...

'Arthur Christmas' finds its place among holiday classics

‘Arthur Christmas’ finds its place among holiday classics

By By Natasha Palance, Staff Writer December 21, 2011

 When it comes to Christmas movies, most are quickly forgotten as soon as the holiday season ends. However, a select few go on to become touchstones, beloved and re-watched by families year after year....

'In Time' tells original, entertaining sci-fi tale

‘In Time’ tells original, entertaining sci-fi tale

By By: Natasha Palance, Staff Writer November 22, 2011

Time is of the essence in the new sci-fi allegorical action thriller, In Time, which leaves audience members sitting on the edge of their seats and pondering the ever imbalanced social and wealth system...

‘Scream 4’ dissapoints, falls short of its predecessors

By By Julia Gray, Staff Writer May 19, 2011

What do you get when you cross poor dialogue, an overdone plotline and C-list actors with a mask? A disaster known as Scream 4. Horror film director Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street) parodies his...

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