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All content by Karsten Burgstahler
‘Wish I Was Here’ not all there

‘Wish I Was Here’ not all there

By Karsten Burgstahler
July 28, 2014
‘Begin Again’ renews the summer movie

‘Begin Again’ renews the summer movie

By Karsten Burgstahler
July 15, 2014

Planet of the apes never transcends monkey business

By Karsten Burgstahler
July 14, 2014
‘Chef’ sizzles with delicious passion

‘Chef’ sizzles with delicious passion

By Karsten Burgstahler
June 16, 2014
The ‘Fault’ is in the script, not the ‘Stars’

The ‘Fault’ is in the script, not the ‘Stars’

By Karsten Burgstahler
June 9, 2014

Trustees agree to table media fee

By Karsten Burgstahler
May 6, 2014

Trustees agree to table media fee

By Karsten Burgstahler
May 6, 2014
‘Spider-Man’ not ‘Amazing,’ but Sony shows improvement

‘Spider-Man’ not ‘Amazing,’ but Sony shows improvement

By Karsten Burgstahler
May 3, 2014

‘Spider-Man’ not ‘Amazing’ but working on it

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 30, 2014
Glenn Poshard makes one of many phone calls April 30, 2014, during his last day as SIU president at the Stone Center. (Daily Egyptian file)

Glenn Poshard’s final day

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 29, 2014

‘Other Woman’ has a drinking problem

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 24, 2014

Album Reviews: ‘Pop Psychology,’ ‘Life Imitating Life’

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 23, 2014

Summer 2014: Breaking down the blockbusters pt. 2

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 23, 2014
‘Heaven’ has high drama, low payoff

‘Heaven’ has high drama, low payoff

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 20, 2014

Summer 2014: Breaking down the blockbusters

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 20, 2014
Pfister’s ‘Transcendence’ earns his degree

Pfister’s ‘Transcendence’ earns his degree

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 20, 2014

Pfister’s ‘Transcendence’ earns his degree

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 16, 2014
Poshard steps down May 1

Poshard steps down May 1

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 16, 2014
Poshard: There’s not enough support

Poshard: There’s not enough support

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 15, 2014

‘Draft Day’ as indecisive as Reitman

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 12, 2014

‘Draft Day’ as indecisive as Reitman

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 9, 2014
Undergraduate Student Government Treasurer Cameron Shulak answers questions as opponent USG Senator Christopher Wheetley waits to present his rebuttal Tuesday during the USG Presidential debate at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. The presidential candidates debated several issues facing the undergraduate student body and described how they would work to fix them if elected.JAKE HAINES • DAILY EGYPTIAN

Candidates debate as election clock ticks closer

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 8, 2014

The Bible, at 35mm

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 8, 2014
Bateman’s ‘Bad Words’ come out well

Bateman’s ‘Bad Words’ come out well

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 5, 2014

“Winter Soldier” a solid, if bloated, sequel

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 3, 2014

We say goodbye, Ted says hello

By Karsten Burgstahler
March 30, 2014
Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’ floats as art

Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’ floats as art

By Karsten Burgstahler
March 29, 2014

‘How I Met Your Mother’ in 780 words

By Karsten Burgstahler
March 26, 2014

State tax rate key to SIU funding

By Karsten Burgstahler
March 25, 2014

Wage increase could hit SIU’s wallet

By Karsten Burgstahler
March 25, 2014
Burger’s film too ‘Divergent’

Burger’s film too ‘Divergent’

By Karsten Burgstahler
March 22, 2014
Burger’s film too ‘Divergent’ to make an impact

Burger’s film too ‘Divergent’ to make an impact

By Karsten Burgstahler
March 20, 2014
Council considering election process change

Council considering election process change

By Karsten Burgstahler
March 18, 2014
‘Need for Speed’ stalls in commercial gear

‘Need for Speed’ stalls in commercial gear

By Karsten Burgstahler
March 15, 2014

It’s already summer in Hollywood

By Karsten Burgstahler
March 15, 2014
“Non-Stop†has awkward trajectory

“Non-Stop†has awkward trajectory

By Karsten Burgstahler
March 3, 2014

A (hopefully) foolproof guide to the Oscars

By Karsten Burgstahler
February 26, 2014
‘3 Days to Kill’ too busy to appreciate

‘3 Days to Kill’ too busy to appreciate

By Karsten Burgstahler
February 24, 2014

Staff council to expand leadership

By Karsten Burgstahler
February 19, 2014
‘Robocop’ a remake gone right

‘Robocop’ a remake gone right

By Karsten Burgstahler
February 16, 2014

Horses can kick acoustically

By Karsten Burgstahler
February 13, 2014

Trustees hear first fee, tuition increase proposals

By Karsten Burgstahler
February 13, 2014

Private employees at SIU receive public pensions

By Karsten Burgstahler
February 12, 2014

‘Monuments Men’ more history lesson than film

By Karsten Burgstahler
February 10, 2014

‘Lego Movie’ pieces fit together perfectly

By Karsten Burgstahler
February 10, 2014
Tuition, fees could increase 3 percent

Tuition, fees could increase 3 percent

By Karsten Burgstahler
February 4, 2014
Reitman’s “Labor Day†a chore to sit through

Reitman’s “Labor Day†a chore to sit through

By Karsten Burgstahler
February 2, 2014

‘I, Frankenstein’ better off dead

By Karsten Burgstahler
January 26, 2014

One man’s tragedy is another man’s amusement

By Karsten Burgstahler
January 22, 2014
“Shadow Recruit†recovers after shaky start

“Shadow Recruit†recovers after shaky start

By Karsten Burgstahler
January 20, 2014
Welcome to our way of getting interactive

Welcome to our way of getting interactive

By Karsten Burgstahler
January 17, 2014

Academy Awards: first reactions to the nominees

By Karsten Burgstahler
January 16, 2014

University to start filling tenure-track positions

By Karsten Burgstahler
January 14, 2014

2013’s best movies part 2

By Karsten Burgstahler
January 13, 2014

2013’s best movies part 1

By Karsten Burgstahler
January 12, 2014
Christmas break reviews: The good, the bad and the vintage

Christmas break reviews: The good, the bad and the vintage

By Karsten Burgstahler
January 7, 2014

Trustees make short business of meeting

By Karsten Burgstahler
December 13, 2013
Bale, Harrelson on fire in “Out of the Furnaceâ€

Bale, Harrelson on fire in “Out of the Furnaceâ€

By Karsten Burgstahler
December 8, 2013
‘Homefront’ revels in trashy action

‘Homefront’ revels in trashy action

By Karsten Burgstahler
December 1, 2013
‘Delivery Man’ too little, too late

‘Delivery Man’ too little, too late

By Karsten Burgstahler
November 25, 2013

‘Dallas Buyers Club’ storytelling at its finest

By Karsten Burgstahler
November 25, 2013
Cast helps ‘Catching Fire’ shoot straight

Cast helps ‘Catching Fire’ shoot straight

By Karsten Burgstahler
November 25, 2013

Committee takes search to university community

By Karsten Burgstahler
November 18, 2013
McQueen’s ‘12 Years a Slave’ a barren, sobering portrait

McQueen’s ‘12 Years a Slave’ a barren, sobering portrait

By Karsten Burgstahler
November 18, 2013

Committee takes search to university community

By Karsten Burgstahler
November 15, 2013
Gleeson, McAdams keep ‘About Time’ on schedule

Gleeson, McAdams keep ‘About Time’ on schedule

By Karsten Burgstahler
November 12, 2013
Thor lightens up in ‘Dark World’

Thor lightens up in ‘Dark World’

By Karsten Burgstahler
November 12, 2013

Holiday Movie Preview

By Karsten Burgstahler
November 7, 2013
De Niro, Douglas play it safe in “Last Vegasâ€

De Niro, Douglas play it safe in “Last Vegasâ€

By Karsten Burgstahler
November 4, 2013
‘Ender’s Game’ ultimately a draw

‘Ender’s Game’ ultimately a draw

By Karsten Burgstahler
November 4, 2013
Bleak ‘Counselor’ heavy but poetic

Bleak ‘Counselor’ heavy but poetic

By Karsten Burgstahler
October 27, 2013
Knoxville toes the line in ‘Bad Grandpa’

Knoxville toes the line in ‘Bad Grandpa’

By Karsten Burgstahler
October 27, 2013

And the winner is … something no one has seen yet

By Karsten Burgstahler
October 23, 2013
It’s still not a good idea to mess with ‘Carrie’

It’s still not a good idea to mess with ‘Carrie’

By Karsten Burgstahler
October 20, 2013
‘Fifth Estate’ takes time to pick up steam

‘Fifth Estate’ takes time to pick up steam

By Karsten Burgstahler
October 20, 2013
Run for the exit from ‘Escape Plan’

Run for the exit from ‘Escape Plan’

By Karsten Burgstahler
October 20, 2013
Hanks a driving force as ‘Captain Phillips’

Hanks a driving force as ‘Captain Phillips’

By Karsten Burgstahler
October 16, 2013
The high cost of higher education

The high cost of higher education

By Karsten Burgstahler
October 16, 2013

Hanks a driving force as ‘Captain Phillips’

By Karsten Burgstahler
October 12, 2013

‘Runner Runner’ huffs, puffs through motions

By Karsten Burgstahler
October 6, 2013

Cuaron’s ‘Gravity’ a relentless ride

By Karsten Burgstahler
October 6, 2013

‘Rush’ jumpstarts racing genre

By Karsten Burgstahler
September 29, 2013

The Mayans were off 3 years

By Karsten Burgstahler
September 25, 2013
“Prisoners†captivates through final frame

“Prisoners†captivates through final frame

By Karsten Burgstahler
September 22, 2013

Don’t Change the Channel: Emmy Nominations and Predictions

By Karsten Burgstahler
September 18, 2013

Presidential search begins

By Karsten Burgstahler
September 15, 2013

Dysfunctional ‘Family’ a slog in execution

By Karsten Burgstahler
September 15, 2013

Trustees begin search for new president

By Karsten Burgstahler
September 11, 2013
Retention, recruitment among topics during address

Retention, recruitment among topics during address

By Karsten Burgstahler
September 9, 2013
Star vehicle ‘Riddick’ too reliant on Diesel

Star vehicle ‘Riddick’ too reliant on Diesel

By Karsten Burgstahler
September 8, 2013

Diamonds in the Rough: Summer indies to seek out

By Karsten Burgstahler
September 4, 2013
‘You’re Next’ doesn’t cut deep enough

‘You’re Next’ doesn’t cut deep enough

By Karsten Burgstahler
August 25, 2013
‘The World’s End’ makes apocalypse a lively affair

‘The World’s End’ makes apocalypse a lively affair

By Karsten Burgstahler
August 25, 2013
Executives turn to Twitter for reviews

Executives turn to Twitter for reviews

By Karsten Burgstahler
August 21, 2013

Hollywood prepares vibrant fall slate

By Karsten Burgstahler
August 21, 2013

“Paranoia;” “Jobs:” Weekend Movie Reviews

By Karsten Burgstahler
August 17, 2013

Trustees approve tuition, fee increases

By Karsten Burgstahler
May 8, 2013

Governor appoints Thomas, Portwood as trustees

By Karsten Burgstahler
May 4, 2013

Summer 2013: A guide to the biggest films

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 30, 2013

SIU, Harris-Stowe sign exchange pact

By Karsten Burgstahler
April 30, 2013
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