A Hidden Gem and the Best Movie of 2006

Tina's Thai

Rating: 4 out of 5
Location: Baptist Student Union Building | 401 University
Blvd NE
Phone: 505-243-5401


Review:

The best Thai restaurant in town, “Tina’s Thai” is within
walking distance from UNM. This hidden treasure is located
at the back of the Student Baptist Union building on the
northwest corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and
University. Come in and meet Tina, a charming and talented
cook from Thailand. The food is delicious; you can get
anything from rich curries made with coconut milk to a
jubilant Tom Yun Gai made with ginger root and lemon
grass. Plus the food is very affordable- you can have a
great exotic meal for under $7! When you're in a hurry for
an affordable lunch but want something more exciting than
a Frontier burrito, Tina's is the place to go.

Review Author: Devin Ulibarri

The Departed

Rating: 5 out of 5
Director: Martin Scorcese
Release Date: Currently available on DVD
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Review:

In South Boston, the state police force is waging war on

Irish-American organized crime. Young undercover cop Billy
Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate run
by gangland chief Frank Costello. While Billy quickly
gains Costello's confidence, Colin Sullivan, a hardened
young criminal who has infiltrated the state police as an
informer for the syndicate, is rising to a position of
power in the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes
deeply consumed by his double life, gathering information
about the plans and counter-plans of the operations he has
penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and
the police that there's a mole in their midst, Billy and
Colin are suddenly in danger of being caught and exposed
to the enemy-and each must race to uncover the identity of
the other man in time to save himself. But is either
willing to turn on the friends and comrades they've made
during their long stints undercover? (courtesy IMDB.com)

The Departed is a movie that features some brilliant
acting by Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt
Damon. It is no wonder that the movie was given the much
coveted "Best Picture" award for 2007. The Departed will
pull you in from the opening credits and take you on a
whirlwind ride with an ending that is much unexpected.

Review Author: Brent Booher.