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Despite the random bouts of warm weather Athens has experienced, it is still hard not to notice winter's presence. The trees are bare and the grass is brown, and everyone seems a bit more stressed as they rush to class to avoid the cold. Elizabeth Norton, a sophomore from Carrollton, said that she feels "a little bit gloomy" during this time of year. … 0 Comments
In "Smokin' Aces," Las Vegas magician and lounge act Buddy "Aces" Israel (Jeremy Piven) has evolved from a wannabe into a serious gangster who has split the Las Vegas mob in two. When he decides to bring down the entire Cosa Nostra, gangster chief and rival Primo Sparazza (Joseph Ruskin) puts a million-dollar bounty on his head. … 0 Comments
For the sixth year in a row, the French Film Festival is back at the Tate Center, proving once again that subtitles are fun. Since its start seven years ago, the French Film Festival has become an important tradition to the University and to Athens. Richard Neupert, Professor of Film Studies, and Catherine Jones, Professor of Romance Languages, met with the French cultural attaché of Atlanta and Veronique Godard to discuss the possibility of a Festival several years ago. … 0 Comments