Reviews – Page 5 – The Connection

Drake’s album takes new direction, rapper loses replay value

October 17, 2013

Drake’s new album, “Nothing Was the Same,” released on Sept. 20, doesn’t have a distinct gen...

‘Grand Theft Auto 5’ takes on ‘Saints Row 4’ in a head to head showdown

October 13, 2013

“Grand Theft Auto V,” one of the most hyped games to come out in recent memory, has some competi...

Making movies is not Metallica’s forte

October 13, 2013

Raucous Metallica fans sporting denim jackets, concert tees, tattoos and long hair filled the sold out...

Local restaurant offers great food at a reasonable price

October 13, 2013

Less than 10 minutes from campus sits an easy to miss restaurant that brings more than good food to the ...

Restaurant offers good atmosphere, average food

September 20, 2013

Though I'll admit that my expectations of BJ's Brewhouse were fairly low because, generally speaking, I'm not mu...

‘Percy Jackson,’ the one quest wonder

September 19, 2013

Being a demigod and the son of Poseidon isn't exactly all it's cracked up to be. "With great power comes ...

History comes alive in star-studded cast

August 26, 2013

As the time of summer blockbusters full of action stars and more explosions than you can really count...

No more hangovers as crude comedy trilogy takes a final bow

May 29, 2013

After four years and three movies full of debauchery, more nudity than you can shake a fist at and t...

Iron Man blasts into theaters with a lot of hype

May 9, 2013

The wealthy and witty Tony Stark and his iron suits blast into box offices for the third time in Iron...

‘Gears of War’ prequel campaign stumbles and falters, but multiplayer saves game in the end

April 27, 2013

“Gears of War: Judgment,” which launched on March 19 is the first game in the series developed by...

Knowing that ‘G.I Joe: Retaliation’ isn’t very good certainly is half the battle

April 12, 2013

Duke, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow and Cobra Commander are back in the science fiction-action flick “G.I...

Folk heavy album still provides a diverse range of sounds

Kevin Frodahl, Connection Staff

April 12, 2013

Filed under Features, Reviews

With “Garston Parade,” local band The Vietnams have crafted an impressive debut album that covers a diverse range of genres and sounds, from folk medleys to blues riffs. Their first album, released on iTunes and other online resources Jan. 25 for $10.98, demonstrates a great deal of musical knowledge and finesse. The a...

Survival is the name of the game for new ‘Tomb Raider’

April 11, 2013

Back in 1996, a little game called “Tomb Raider” came out on the Sony PlayStation and at the time ...

Blood and gore adds spectacle to new ‘Evil Dead’

April 10, 2013

"Evil Dead" chronicles the kind of madness that could ensue when the characters are faced with an unreliable...

Netflix builds a house out of anything but cards

April 9, 2013

Broadcast and cable have long held ground in the battle for dominance in the world of television, but...

Hindsight is 20/20 as Timberlake redefines his style for a new decade

April 4, 2013

Justin Timberlake has come a long way in his career, graduating from his former boy-band ‘N Sync te...

Oz the not so great and powerful

March 23, 2013

“Oz the Great and Powerful” is a fantasy set in the world created by the 1939 classic “The Wizar...

‘Snitch’ surprises with gritty drama

Kevin Frodahl, Connection Staff

March 22, 2013

Filed under Features, Reviews

For a February release that passed under the radar at the box office, “Snitch” provides a surprisingly good and gritty experience, free of the melodramatic glitz of most of the other films opening this month. The film follows John Matthews (Dwayne Johnson) as he attempts to clear his son Jason (Rafi Gavron) of drug sm...

A willingness to pay for a date is behind new website

Scott Redmond, Online Editor

March 17, 2013

Filed under Features, Reviews

Once upon a time people would meet one another at a social gathering or out in public and form a connection, romantic or otherwise. Along came a thing called the Internet and that all changed. Instead of meeting face-to-face and finding possible romantic partners in that way, websites dedicated to dating and finding a...

‘Safe Haven’ is safe bet for romance movie lovers

February 28, 2013

“Safe Haven” is a blend of romance, mystery and suspense that starts with a whirlwind of dramatic...

It’s ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’ for long running series

February 28, 2013

Much like Bruce Willis’ acting career, the “Die Hard” movie series just keeps coming back. “A...