Stories by Akshay Seth
Notebook: Satisfying my ‘Mad Men’ addiction
- AMC
BY AKSHAY SETH
This notebook is an ode to that alcohol-drenched atmosphere, the wonderfully flawed characters that navigate it and my first-ever television bingeing experience. And (obviously) Jon Hamm.
The five stages of 'Scary Movie' grief
- Weinstein
BY AKSHAY SETH
“Scary Movie 5” is a depressingly terrible movie and so, this review will be structured like the five stages of grief: me losing my shit and eventually coming to terms with the fact that the world is not a nice place.
Gosling guides overambitious 'Pines' through meaningless narrative
- Focus
BY AKSHAY SETH
It’s as if someone throws a lit match at a canister full of flammable gas only for it to fizzle out before ever making contact. In short, nothing really happens.
Local gaming communities educate, entertain A2 with digital pastime
- Marlene Lacasse/Daily
BY AKSHAY SETH
Just a block away from each other near State Street, the video game communities of Get Your Game On and Digital Ops attempt to unite and educate local gamers.
Behind the Screens: An inside look at eSports culture
BY JULIAN AIDAN
Arcade wizards have been vying for world-record high scores since arcade cabinets were introduced. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Local Area Network-based events gave the hardcore gamers opportunities to compete against one another.
Notebook: Saying goodbye to Ebert
- Chicago Sun-Times
BY AKSHAY SETH
In the last sentence of his last blog post, Roger Ebert wrote, “See you at the movies.” Save me a seat, buddy. I’m looking forward to talking.
Radio Without Boundaries: Freeform sounds off at WCBN
- Marlene Lacasse/Daily
BY JOHN LYNCH AND AKSHAY SETH
Hidden away in the basement of the Student Activities Building, amongst a labyrinth of shelves lined with obscure records, mix tapes and CDs, WCBN proudly states that it’s been “freeing your mind for over 40 years.”
Trailer Review: 'Hangover' returns to the scene with another seemingly disappointing installment
- Warner Bros
BY JAMIE BIRCOLL
Phil, Stu and Alan begrudgingly return to Vegas to face their rioting, tiger-stealing, demons once and for all — and that’s about all the reliable information the trailer gives.
Trailer Review: 'Spring Breakers' promises to be an otherworldly joyride
- A24
BY AKSHAY SETH
The visionary (some would call twisted) director who brought us classics such as “Kids” and “Trash Humpers” takes every conceivable spring break stereotype and stabs it “Pulp Fiction”-style with a shot of adrenaline.
Notebook: 'Bully' a moving reminder to take a stand
- Weinstein
BY AKSHAY SETH
“Bully” shines a much needed spotlight on the crumbling school disciplinary systems and weakening family dynamics intended to nip these problems in the bud.
