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Ashley Kinney


Mamma Mia! misses mark

This summer Hollywood continued its trend of turning Broadway musicals into films with Mamma Mia! The movie, inspired by the hit songs of 1970s rock ensemble ABBA, has its ups and downs but ultimately leaves audience members slightly disappointed.The story centers around an island wedding.

21 proves a solid gamble

After the smart and funny preview for the new movie 21, it's easy to have high expectations. Hopeful filmgoers shouldn't worry about a disappointment, however; these expectations are all met, and then some, with the unexpected twists and turns of this film and excellent acting. Perhaps the reason this movie is so appealing is that it's inspired by a true story about college students.

So Careless

"I don't care what it's all about anymore. I just want to know how to live in it." Doug Grissom's intimate play "So Careless," the University Drama department's latest production, focuses on the harsh struggles life has to offer.

Dawn of a new Shakespeare

Many people who frequent the theatre or English majors would recognize the lines "If music be the food of love play on" or "Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them." What many don't know is that these lines are from William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, the U.Va.

A different perspective: Fall T.V. season

The much anticipated fall television season has started off with lots of excitement, and it looks like the premieres of several new series and old favorites yet to come will not disappoint.

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