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Top 10 uses of songs in comedy movies

Top 10 uses of songs in comedy movies

Matt Merlino, Graphic Designer
January 27, 2015

Music is one of the most underappreciated aspects of piecing together a film. This can be said specifically when dealing with creating a comedy. A song can either make or break a scene, infusing gut-busting laughs or majorly striking out. I have taken the liberty to compile...

Why AHS Freakshow was awful

Why AHS Freakshow was awful

Sean Koepfinger, Assistant A&E Editor
January 26, 2015

 American Horror Story: Freakshow was building up to be the best season yet.  Unfortunately, it was the worst.  Now before anyone gets upset, allow me to explain.  Freakshow as a standalone tv series was pretty good, but as a horror anthology it just didn’t live up to...

The Pale Emperor: Manson returns to his throne

The Pale Emperor: Manson returns to his throne

Sean Koepfinger, Assistant A&E Editor
January 22, 2015

Since 1994, shock rocker and Antichrist Superstar Marilyn Manson has tormented the industrial rock scene and attacked the hypocrisy of American media.  He took the shock rock title to heart and deliberately offended as many people as possible in order to skyrocket his own publicity....

This year's Oscars to lack diversity and excitement

This year’s Oscars to lack diversity and excitement

Eddie Sheehy, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 15, 2015

With the announcement today of the official Oscar nominees, the annual film celebration is practically together. The academy awards, which will air on February 22, have a host in Neil Patrick Harris, and now a list of nominees, which are stirring up quite a bit of controversy. For...

The 14 Best Movies of 2014

The 14 Best Movies of 2014

Eddie Sheehy, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 31, 2014

2014 has officially come to a close, which for me is only exciting because I get to compile my list of The Best Movies of 2014. This was a great year for film, and I’ve been very busy watching nearly every single new release that came out this year! So here it is, the list...

Happy Holidays from RMU Sentry Media

Happy Holidays from RMU Sentry Media

Eddie Sheehy, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 25, 2014

From everyone here at RMU Sentry Media, we would like to wish you, your friends, and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Right now the entire staff of RMU Sentry Media is enjoying a much needed break, as we hope all of you are! For starters, we would like to...

All Hard Disk Drives are NOT the same

All Hard Disk Drives are NOT the same

Dylan McKenna, Digital Content Manager
December 19, 2014

In my last article, the differences between the standard hard disk drive and the solid state drives were discussed. To sum it up, if you have the money, the best bet for your laptop is a solid state drive. It’s faster, less vulnerable to impact, and lasts a bit longer as well....

Battle of the Five Armies: Smaug dies and nothing else happens

Battle of the Five Armies: Smaug dies and nothing else happens

Eddie Sheehy, A&E Editor
December 17, 2014

There is no denying that Peter Jacksons original Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the most stunning film series ever to grace the big screen. Their wide spread popularity and immense financial success made the adaptation of the prequels, “The Hobbit” a given. Over the...

Forget the classics, a list of alternative Christmas Movies

Forget the classics, a list of alternative Christmas Movies

Sean Koepfinger, Assistant A&E Editor
December 16, 2014

It’s that time of year again.  The Holidays are just around the corner meaning presents, food, and relatives are only a few days away.  Unfortunately, that also means we are forced to listen to the same five songs repeated on the radio endlessly and even worse than that:...

“Exodus: Gods and Kings” boring on a biblical scale

“Exodus: Gods and Kings” boring on a biblical scale

Eddie Sheehy, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 11, 2014

When Exodus: Gods and Kings was first announced, many, like myself, were ecstatic at the idea of legendary director Ridley Scott taking on this biblical epic. By all means, this seemed like the perfect film for the aging Scott, who’s long and renowned film career has included...