Local Las Vegas Theatre Review – ‘Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2011
In contrast to the common assumption that high school musicals are unprofessional or amateur, Las Vegas Academy’s student production of Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was outstanding. Its highly qualified actors and durable sets presented what I would deem a professional musical production. Based... Read more »
‘Reel Steel’ shadowboxes way into hearts
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
October 26, 2011
“Real Steel” has kicked “Rocky” to the side. Director Shawn Levy has taken boxing to a new level by replacing humans with robots. The father-son duo and their journey is packed with humor, romance, and, of course, action. The movie is set in the near future where boxing has became a sport between... Read more »
Mystery life discovered in ‘Abduction’
Nadia Manivong, Staff Writer
October 8, 2011
After watching his werewolf character in the “Twilight” saga, I was hesitant about watching another movie starring Taylor Lautner. But I was pleasantly surprised to watch him in the role of a legitimate action hero in John Singleton’s “Abduction.” High-school student Nathan Harper (Taylor Lautner)... Read more »
‘Warrior’ fights its way into heart
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
September 21, 2011
“Warrior” is a captivating and heart-wrenching film of two brothers who are fighting in a MMA tournament for two great causes. Based on a true story directed by Gavin O’Connor, “Warrior” will force audience members to battle with their emotions when trying to pick a side between the two brothers. Tommy... Read more »
‘Apollo 18′ denied launch
Nadia Manivong, Staff Writer
September 19, 2011
Based on a true story directed by Gonzalo Lopez- Gallego, “Apollo 18” was intended to be a heart-pounding science fiction thriller, but unfortunately from beginning to end, it was nothing more than a snooze. Three oblivious astronauts agree to an innocent exploration to the moon, which was actually... Read more »
Vans Warped Tour 2011 Preview
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor
April 29, 2011
Do you love music? Are you fascinated by extreme sports? Well, on June 30th, 2011, the Vans Warped Tour will be coming to Las Vegas, Nevada at the Plaza Hotel. This is the 17th edition of the Warped Tour and the first time the tour has returned to Las Vegas since 2004. The Warped Tour is a music and... Read more »
Album Review – Rise Against’s ‘Endgame’
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor
April 11, 2011
Three years since their previous album, “Appeal to Reason,” Rise Against returns with an upbeat album, “Endgame,” focusing on songs with messages about the world and its problems. Rise Against consists of Tim Mcllrath (vocals/guitar), Joe Principe (bass/backing vocals), Brandon Barnes (drums/backing... Read more »
‘Sucker Punch’ packs a wallop
April Bitanga, Staff Writer
April 8, 2011
Sucker Punch is a mind-blowing action packed movie directed by Zack Snyder. The movie is a mix of choreographed combat fighting, ominous plots and subplots, CGI graphics, and beautiful women. It kept some of the audience members at the edge of their seats, while others sat there trying to figure out... Read more »
‘Red Riding Hood’ storyline revisited
Allysa Sutton, Staff Writer
March 23, 2011
Catherine Hardwicke, director of Twilight, is the mastermind behind the revival of the classic Little Red Riding fairytale. The remake, Red Riding Hood, has an exciting plot, mysterious characters, and a mind-blowing twist. The filming, acting, and overall feel of the movie was nothing less than beautiful. he... Read more »
‘Life in a Day’ true reality
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2011
Life in a Day is not a typical movie consisting of a plot, main characters, and a climax. The movie premiered during the Sundance Film Festival on January 27. Directors Ridley Scott and Kevin Macdonald challenged people across the world to film themselves during July 24, 2010 and to post their videos... Read more »
