Red Dawn is possibly the year's worst movie, but it contains valuable lessons — in gun control. Kai Sam Ng '14 gets past the film's self-aggrandizing heroics and jingoistic chessiness.

Money corrupts — Brian Dykstra ensures we know that in his fascinating but uneven one-man show, Selling Out, playing at the Kitchen Theatre. Kaitlyn Tiffany '15 enjoyed Dykstra's acerbic take on stereotypes, but found his criticism too uncritical. 

By avoiding the action-hero idealists and courtroom dramas that dominate many political dramas, Lincoln illuminates the one of the most enigmatic figures in American history, writes Kaitlyn Tiffany '15. Steven Spielberg leads an exceptionally strong cast and crew to create an astounding and complex world that is deeply political and personal. 

There's a lot to look forward to in President Obama's second term. His family, for one. Julia Moser '15 discusses her favorite celebrities.

Kai Sam Ng imagines the day after the 2012 presidential elections (where Obama wins), and urges voters to confront the reality that their votes actually count. 

You want your President to be a reflection of your dreams and values. Or he should at least look the part, writes Tajwar Mazhar '13.

Election fever seized parts of campus and Collegetown Tuesday night as some students put aside their homework to watch results trickle in.

The Indigo Girls play the State Theatre on October 30. Danyoung Kim '16 talks to band member Emily Saliers about making music and campaigning for gay rights.

There seems to be some serious soul-searching going on at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale, which runs till November 25. Arts and Entertainment Editor Daveen Koh '14 thinks the shift in focus from architectural innovation to urban activism is timely.

Issues come and go with each American presidential cycle, but one thing that seems to have stayed constant for the past several cycles is China-bashing.