2008 Woodie Awards
The Arts Articles
Shaw art fair sells itself short
Art Review
by Bonnie Rosenberg
On Oct. 4 and 5 the picturesque Historical Shaw neighborhood hosted its 16th annual art fair. The weekend event exhibited work from 135 artists from across the United States. The fair was an open-air exhibit displaying various artistic genres and styles.
Comedian celebrates the art of impression
Personalities
by Kara Sheehan
After averaging 2.1 million viewers an episode and receiving an Emmy for the show's costumes in its first season, "Frank TV," Frank Caliendo's TV show, will air its second season this month on the TBS network. Caliendo has high hopes going into this, the show's second season.
Cable network gives KSLU, others a chance for a 'Woodie'
KSLU
by Will Holston
KSLU, Saint Louis University's on-campus radio station, is getting noticed on the national stage. TV network mtvU, MTV's college-centered channel seen on more than 700 college campuses, recently announced the nominees for its fifth annual Woodie Awards, special tributes honoring the best in music as voted on by college students from across the country.
Windmills of My Mind
'We were unified in honesty'
by Christiopher Lyons
People are often affected by the subject matter of a play or film that they see. I was affected by the play "The Laramie Project" when I was 15, but I didn't see it. I was in it. During my freshman year at San Ysidro High School, I heard about auditions for a production of "The Laramie Project" presented by Involving Minds in Peaceful Actions to Bring Communities Together.
'Blue Leaves' is worth seeing
Theater Review
by Carly Doenges
Last Friday was opening night for Saint Louis University Theatre's first production of the year, "House of Blue Leaves." The play tells the story of Artie Shaughnessy, played by junior Christian Vieira, an aspiring songwriter who can't seem to catch a break.
Around the religious world in 80 days
Film Review
by Landon Burris
From director Larry Charles (Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation Kazakhstan) comes the next great comedic documentary, Religulous (Lionsgate). Religulous is a documentary of sorts featuring Bill Maher (TV's "Real Time with Bill Maher" and "Politically Incorrect") that follows the comedian around the world for a scathing look at religion and the religious fanatics who promote their agendas.
Movie celebrates one crazy night
Film Review
by Christiopher Lyons
For those who have spent an unforgettable night with a group of friends only to find yourself reflecting on the very next day, comes Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. The film is a romantic comedy about a set of high school students who spend a night hooking up and partying against the backdrop of New York's indie rock scene.