The 10 Best Films of 2008
December 31, 2008
By Sam Watermeier
Although my colleague, Mitch Ringenberg and I compiled a list of the five best films of the year earlier this month, I’d like to present my own full Top 10 list as it represents a tradition withheld by all film critics.
I have yet to see some of the major contenders (”Frost/Nixon,” “The Wrestler,” “Revolutionary Road”). However, I didn’t have the patience to wait for those to come out before making my Top 10. So, without further ado… Read more
Local hip-hop act HUM-V breaks out onto national scene
December 12, 2008
By Bennett Fuson
<bfuson@hilite.org>
Over the past few years, Indianapolis’s local music scene has exploded with an eruption of various talents, each representing different genres. So far one, Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s, have made it out of Broad Ripple onto the national music landscape. Hot on their heels is HUM-V (also known as Greg Humrichouser), Indy’s most successful hip-hop artist in recent history.
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‘Day & Age:’ entertaining, but leaves audience wanting more
December 12, 2008
By Matt Kanitra
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Seemingly confused with success, Brandon Flowers has led The Killers down an unexpected path with its fourth studio album “Day & Age.” This album could just have easily been the second disc had “Hot Fuss” been released as a double CD. It lacks all of the development that “Sam’s Town” contained, but this is not to say that it is all bad. Ignoring chronological idiosyncrasies, “Day and Age” is an enjoyable listen, but it’s not the band’s best work. Read more
Wishlist 2008: Recession Edition For Her
December 12, 2008
Compiled by Lexi Muir
<lmuir@hilite.org>
Bearpaw boots - $50 to $80
Bearpaw boots are the perfect holiday gift for any girl. They are fashionable, comfortable, and warm for the winter season. As close to UGG boots as they come, purchasing Bearpaw boots is a great way to save money while still getting a good quality item. Bearpaw boots are essential to any fashionable winter outfit, and are sure to keep your feet warm and cozy all through the holiday season.
Compared to: UGGs - $200
Twilight Saga Collection - $45
Almost everybody has read Twilight. Over the past year it has swept the nation and become the newest fad. Recently made into a movie, Twilight is a story for everyone to love and share with their families and friends. This “Twilight Saga Collection” is a great gift for any teen girl whether she has already read the books or not. It will serve as a memento as well as something that can be passed down to friends and family over the years.
Compared to: Separate Books - $19.99 Each
Express Scarves - $30
Lately, scarves have swept the nation. More than just an accessory to keep you warm, scarves have become essential to looking great through this winter season. Express has created a line of scarves that is both affordable and trendy. Girls can wear scarves as an accessory to spice up any outfit or to keep them warm while facing the bitter cold. Either way, scarves have become the latest must-have fashion accessory and any girl would be lucky to have one.
Compared to: Scarves at Macy’s - $85
Sephora Ultimate Blockbuster Palette-Collector’s Edition - $48
This makeup kit has absolutely everything a girl will ever need to do her make-up, and it comes at a great price. This sleek, mirrored, palette has 71 eyeshadow shades, 13 cream eyeshadow shades, five blushes, one compact powder, 60 lip glosses, one lip liner, one eyeliner, four brushes and three sponge-tipped applicators. This palette looks great in its sleek brown case and will keep girls looking great all year long.
Compared to: Individual products - over $100 combined
Kanye West shocks with creative new album
December 12, 2008
By Erum Rizvi
<erizvi@hilite.org>
West’s latest album, “808s & Heartbreak,” contains 12 songs in which Kanye mourns the loss of his mother who passed away, as well as the recent loss of his ex-fiancé. Although a lot of talk has come of how this new album is drastically unlike West’s three previous albums, there are some signs of musical permanence. Unlike in the album “Graduation,” the synthesizer does not serve as the primary element of the album’s production, yet instead is created at the base of the layers of instrumentation. The Auto-Tone vocals are a perfect fit here, especially with an album whose sonic stomp is already so mechanized. Read more
Wishlist 2008: Recession Edition for him
December 12, 2008
Compiled by Bennett Fuson
<bfuson@hilite.org>
‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ - $13.99
In my opinion, this is the funniest movie in the Judd Apatow canon. Jason Segel, who was underappreciated in “Knocked Up” and is criminally funny every week on “How I Met Your Mother,” joins the regular Apatow ensemble, sans Seth Rogen, in a story about a TV show composer who is dumped by his famous girlfriend and flees to Hawaii…only to find his ex and her new beau at the same resort. Read more
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