As the major contenders hit theaters, the Film editors call their picks for February’s Academy Awards. (Actual nominations are announced January 15th.)
Name and Year: Tom McQuaid, 2013
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Major: Fine Arts
Website: www.tomwmcquaid.com
Street: How did you get started with graphic design?
Although it might be cold out, that’s no reason to stay home. Load up on the layers and get in the holiday spirit this winter with Arts’ guide to the best that Philly has to offer this winter.
While her debut album, “Born to Die,” polarized audiences and her SNL flop did little to help, Lana del Rey’s follow up, “Paradise,” could win over some of her detractors.
Jason Statham takes on the role of Parker, similar to Lee Marvin in “Point Blank” and Mel Gibson in “Payback.” This time around, director Taylor Hackford tells the story of a thief with some morals.
Chris Cornell and Soundgarden are back after 16 years without a studio record with the upcoming release of "King Animal." Listening to the album, it’s pretty hard to believe that the grunge gods are in their forties.
Experimental/electronic duo Crystal Castles is not typically remembered for its lyrics, so the focus put on them on their third album, “(III),” is a startling — but not unwelcome —change.
Name and Year: Nicole Teow, C’13
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Major: Bioengineering
Street: How did you get started writing?
Nicole Teow: I have kept a journal for as long as I can remember but only began seriously writing pieces of short fiction and poetry senior year of high school.
Street: Where do you draw your inspiration?
NT: I draw inspiration from the daily happenings of life.