Matt Flocco

‘American Reunion’ waxes nostalgia

09 April 2012 Matt Flocco

The gang is back for the same old comedy with a nostalgic twist. In film, what is American? Hollywood creates sweeping portrayals of America that range from sacrificial valor in films like “The Patriot” to

Faces of the Philly brew scene

19 March 2012 Matt Flocco

Temple alumn Mary Grace Hodge now works as a brewery representative for local favorite Flying Fish Brewery. “I love Shock Top – definitely one of my favorite beers,” said Frank Michaels, a student sitting at

Musical shows trials of showbiz

19 March 2012 Matt Flocco

The self-referential musical, “A Chorus Line,” opened in Tomlison theater March 16, and tells the story of auditions for a musical. There is one singular sensation taking place in Tomlinson Theater this month – the

Disney recreates classic science fiction novel

12 March 2012 Matt Flocco

Taylor Kitsch and Director Andrew Stanton give a behind the scenes scoop on the creation and filming of “John Carter,” which premiered March 9. Aliens, time travel, cowboys, warfare, animation, special effects, social commentary –

Race and class take center stage

13 February 2012 Matt Flocco

“Pudd’nhead Wilson” opened on Main Campus Feb. 8. An actor sits in blackface on the stage, strumming a banjo as the audience enters Randall Theater. From this point forward, the audience knows that Temple Theaters’

Semester sign-off

05 December 2011 Matt Flocco

In his final installment of “The Freshmen Fifteen,” Matt Flocco offers some final thoughts for the end of the semester. Due to the 12 hours of sleep I’ve had during the past four days, my

Columnist suggests choosing happiness

29 November 2011 Matt Flocco

How to not get caught up in what you want to be when you grow up. High school was about preparing for college. Like it or not, college is about preparing for life. Forgive the

Tips for pulling the all-nighter

14 November 2011 Matt Flocco

In his 15-part series, Matt Flocco gives freshmen a slice of wisdom each week. There is nothing more draining than an all-nighter in college. We have all done them, some more than others, but they

Give me a break

07 November 2011 Matt Flocco

In his 15-part series, Matt Flocco gives freshmen a slice of wisdom each week. For the past two years, my New Year’s resolution has been to make Sunday the day of rest. This is partly

SEPTA 101

31 October 2011 Matt Flocco

In his 15-part series, Matt Flocco gives freshmen a slice of wisdom each week. This year, I’m in charge of a group of students who volunteer at a high school right off the Erie Broad