Branding Iron Editorial Staff Matthew Fabian Mfabian1@uwyo.edu In today’s entertainment-driven television markets, sports appear to thrive. Simply look at the sights of the Super Bowl media coverage in Santa Clara this week. Media members abound as lines of cameras and microphones cover the carnival that is going to be the golden anniversary of the biggest…
Hot Fuzz What it is about: “Hot Fuzz,” the second film in Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg’s “Cornetto Trilogy,” tells the story of Police Constable Nicholas Angel (played by Pegg). Because of his outstanding performance as an officer of the law, Angel has embarrassed the rest of the police force by displaying their relative inferiority….
Daredevil What it is about: Set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe following the events of “The Avengers,” “Daredevil” tells the story of Matt Murdock, attorney at law. Murdock, played by Charlie Cox, was blinded in a car accident as a child. Despite the loss of his sight, Matt is still able to ‘see’ through the…
Some exciting things in entertainment happened over spring break including, but not limited to, the drop of Kendrick Lamar’s new album, the release of Insurgent and the University of Wyoming’s very own Cowboys playing a very exciting game against the University of Northern Iowa. Students of the University of Wyoming found their own various ways…
No one has an excuse when they say they don’t know what to do with their weekend. On a typical weekend, there is a plethora of activities to choose from on and off campus. For example, I had to choose whether to go to a hypnotist or go to a bluegrass concert at a downtown…
The total count is 491; I can tell you which are where and if something is missing; The one’s currently being borrowed are, “The Raid”, “Step Brothers”, “Up”, “The Ten Commandments”, “Ben-Hur”, “The Orphanage” and the Roman Polanski classic, “Chinatown”; the amount of money spent ranges from anywhere between $5,000-$6,000 and growing. This is my…
Raves, technology, music and a shared interest in a children’s television program bring students together in the Wyoming United Bronies Club (WUBC). “A brony is somebody who identifies with the fandom associated with the My Little Pony Friendship is Magic franchise,” Alyx Cox, a UW freshman and WUBC member said. Started three years ago by…
As 2014 winds down I can’t help but look at what an amazing year it has been for music. In the spirit of the end of the year coming near, I am going to share with you the top five albums of 2014 that are must hears. #5: Hesitant Alien by Gerard Way– This was…
On Friday night the Union Gardens was filled with laughter as two comedians entertained students before the ever-stressful “dead week.” Friday Night Fever brought in Troy Walker and Vinnie Montez, two Denver area comics. Montez off-stage has a reserved personality that may come from 16 years of experience as a police officer. “There are so…
Best: Honorable Mentions: Chef, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Edge of Tomorrow, John Wick, Fury, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Snowpiercer -Gone Girl: Sadistic, raw, haunting, brutal, magnetic, intelligent and even a little funny. Those are only a few words to describe David Fincher’s latest stroke of genius. -Nightcrawler: Casting a grim light…
With a Christmas tree lighting, wagon rides and even a pop up art show, the downtown area of Laramie provides a festive venue to celebrate the season with friends. These events are put on by Downtown Laramie and have become more and more popular over the last five years. These holiday traditions as a way…
“Horrible Bosses 2” is a messy, half-baked comedy with very few laughs and little for fans of the first film to enjoy. When “Horrible Bosses” was released in theaters back in 2011, it was like a breath of fresh air for the comedy scene. It was unique, charming and the main cast had such an…
