The O’Collegian

“The Dark Knight” makes its predecessor look like an after-school special. The film opens with a bank heist. The criminals all wear clown masks and kill each other because “the boss” said the shares would be bigger.

Do you like wine with your cheese? You might need some after seeing “Mamma Mia!”

Salsa has been a staple in my family’s pantry as far back as I can remember. I can recall vivid images of my mother stewing tomatoes and onions in the kitchen for hours as I stared eagerly, chips in hand, awaiting the vine-ripened, vinegary goodness.

“HellBoy II: The Golden Army” is the second (duh) big-budget film based on the comic book series of the same name.

Ben & Jerry’s has done it again. Hoping to honor rocker Elton John before his first-ever Vermont performance, Vermont’s crazy-cool confectioner has whipped up a flavor just for him: “Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road.”

An elated Dayana Mendoza received the crown from her predecessor, Riyo Mori of Japan, then prepared to meet a gaggle of reporters.

Angelina Jolie popped out her litter Saturday night.

Aside from short-term classes and part-time jobs, there isn’t that much to do during the summer. If you’re a TV addict like me, however, the summer is none other than a big fat chance to catch up on old shows or take a few new ones on a test ride.

Softball is a summer pastime that many adults in Stillwater enjoy.

Pixar did it again.
And by “it” I mean produced another gem of animated perfection.
“WALL-E” is Pixar at its best.

A hospital in France reported that Angelina Jolie has checked into a hospital in preparation for the birthing of her litter.

Although Guitar Hero II hit the gaming world more than a year ago and Rock Band and Guitar Hero III were released in the fall of last year, they are all still games worth playing.

“This can’t end well,” I thought to myself as I stood perched on the roof of my truck, attempting to delicately clip a branch holding legions of angry bees amid flashlight beams and plenty of neighborly advice.

After watching “Get Smart” it becomes clear that the producers of this film didn’t understand the meaning of the title.

Bored this summer?
If finding a job doesn’t float your boat, the Student Union Activities Board offers several fun ways to pass the time for the next month.

It’s been a long time but the train is once again geared up and ready to leave the station.

In all honesty, I didn’t expect much when going to see this film.
Mike Meyers’ character movies range from the really good (“Wayne’s World”) to the utterly atrocious pieces of crap (“The Cat in the Hat”).

Judging by the bands releasing CDs, this summer promises to be a good one.
Here are a few of what I think will be this summer’s musical front-runners.

Nipping at the coattails of “Iron Man,” comic book icon “The Incredible Hulk” storms into theaters with less grace than a gawky teenager.

My mind was bent on recalling the directions to her home that I’d carefully drafted on a yellow note pad then proceeded to leave on my bedroom dresser.

By CHEVY CARTER and
KIMBERLY TOLSON
ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS
M. Night Shyamalan presents a unique story with compelling characters in “The Happening.”
While many Shyamalan fans (and haters) have gotten used to the writer/producer/director’s twist endings, prepare to be presently surprised with the direction Shyamalan takes in “The Happening.”
Shyamalan provides enough drama and thrill to keep the pace [...]

Adam Sandler movies tend to either be on target or a shot in the dark. “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan” is more on the mark than a Mossad sharpshooter.

“Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer is the first in a series of novels about Bella Swan and her vampire boyfriend, Edward Cullen.

When one thinks of quality television, the USA network does not come to mind.
But this summer, it should.

This weekend, we four got “Carried” away with the highly anticipated “Sex and the City” movie, which opened May 30. Our favorite Manhattanites, Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, Samantha and their men finally tied up some loose ends and unanswered questions since the show’s finale in 2004.