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Film review: Paul

March 17, 2011

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s latest comedic effort, “Paul,” is a slight departure from their past films (“Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz”), which feature distinctly British sensibilities. The film blends science fiction and American cultural references into the story of two British geeks who encounter a fugitive alien while on a road trip across the United States

NU Bands Spotlight: The First Annual

March 17, 2011

On a Thursday night in early March, the speakers of the Middle East Downstairs were blasting as crowds of people gathered towards the stage. The music fiends were curious as to who the band was; they were rocking while creating an energy with the people.

Lovesick Café: Allston art exhibit meant to incite laughs and grimaces

March 17, 2011

The Foreskin Fritters or the Kankle-Kut Steak? Or perhaps play it safe with a thick slab of neck? Such is the conundrum at Lovesick Café, a new Allston eatery populated by adorably demented creatures doing entirely deranged things, namely, cutting up humans into bite-sized cubes of flesh.

‘Paul’ actors meet the press: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost dish on new film

March 17, 2011

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Calendar: March 17 – 23

March 17, 2011

Entry of the Week: Greek life is a big part of the Northeastern community, so getting involved in some of the events put on by sororities and fraternities can be a fun way to meet new people and give back to a variety of charities.

Column: When the bro-ing gets tough

March 17, 2011

At the end of my freshman year, I was enmeshed in the exhausting process of finding an apartment. Between fighting with my future roommates and getting together the dough for about six months worth of rent between us, I discovered that the most stressful aspect of college is...

Oh, the places we go: Buenos Aires

March 10, 2011

McDonald’s McCafe serves coffee in a porcelain cup and saucer. Guys greet each other with a kiss on the cheek, no homo … phobia, that is. The clubs stay open until sunrise, and when I got home at night I had to shower twice to get the smell of smoke out of my hair. New York may be The City That Never Sleeps, but Buenos Aires is The City That Sleeps Even Less. People walk their dogs at any hour of night and it’s normal to eat dinner as late as midnight.

Film Review: The Adjustment Bureau

March 10, 2011

Imagine a world where free will doesn’t exist. Instead, it is merely a facade – a front to make humans believe they possess some trace of control over their own lives. Welcome to the modern day society dreamed up by director George Nolfi. “The Adjustment Bureau” depicts the life of David Norris, a fictional politician played by Matt Damon. On the brink of potential success, Norris is consumed with his campaign, unable to focus on anything else. But one fateful night, Norris meets a mysterious ballerina named Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt) who captures his interest and heart alike.

Psychedelevator collective: A multi-genre collaboration of Northeastern student musicians

March 10, 2011

sychedelevator is a collective of eight Northeastern student musicians who collaborate to create music as both bands and solo acts; they support each other to record songs, mix tracks, run a group website and produce CDs. The eight members of the Psychedelevator collective each have an equal voice: there is no president, or chief decision maker, said senior music technology and Psychedelevator member Nate Belasco. They are also purveyors of eclectic music.

The Brain Trust hosts silly Boston events

March 10, 2011

When an event flyer advertises live flapjack flipping, show-goers might envision some type of intense dance style. However, this description was entirely literal.

Column: An empire of jerks?

March 10, 2011

In 2010, The Huffington Post conducted a poll to find the rudest cities in America. New York came in at number two, beaten only by Los Angeles. There has always been this stigma about New Yorkers that they are abrasive, unapproachable and unfriendly. I can see where this perception...

Calendar: March 10 – 16

March 10, 2011

Tastemakers Magazine is returning for their Spring Presents concert and March 11 will be their first ever indoor show. School of Seven Bells, a New York City pop trio that carries a sound described as “dreamy and ethereal,” will perform. They are currently touring alongside Interpol and have released two albums, the most recent being “Disconnect from Desire” in July of 2010. Freelance Whales, a multi-instrument indie rock band from Queens, NY will also perform as part of the show. The band is touring with Tokyo Police Club and played at last year’s South by Southwest music festival in Austin, TX. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased on myNEU. Blackman Auditorium; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; NU+1; [email protected].