‘Joyful Noise’ raises the roof
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2012
Maybe you agree with millions of others that High School Musical or Grease is just “not your thing.” There are movie-goers who love a catchy song thrown in between scenes and there are those who would rather run a marathon than watch a musical. Joyful Noise won’t exactly fill what those “marathon... Read more »
Dipping Into the Vault: ‘Angels in America’
Jacob Miller, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
In 2003, Tony Kushner adapted his Pullitzer Price winning play Angels in America into an HBO miniseries directed by Mike Nichols. And thank god. For its important messages, witty dialogue and epic story elements, it is considered one of the essential pieces of drama in American history and this adaptation... Read more »
Dipping Into the Vault: ‘Return to Oz’
Jacob Miller, Staff Writer
January 20, 2012
Many of us are familiar with the 1939 musical classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’, based on L. Frank Baum’s series of children’s novels. It had bright colorful songs and iconic characters, but it’s pseudo-sequel ‘Return to Oz’, released almost fifty years later in 1985, never got as much attention,... Read more »
‘Jack and Jill’ another disappointing Sandler comedy
Alex Nedelcu, Staff Writer
November 27, 2011
As the captivating trailers frequently played on my television, I remember thinking “Jack and Jill” was a MUST-SEE. The funny scenes played during the short commercial made this movie look captivating, and promised a chance to laugh throughout the whole film. So here I was, popcorn in hand, anxious... Read more »
‘Tower Heist’ provides comical views
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2011
With a story that involves crime, comedy, and a connection to the infamous 2009 Bernie Madoff investment scandal, “Tower Heist” resulted in multiple laughs, and is a perfect break from homework. Manager Josh Kovacs (Ben Stiller) learns that hard-edged businessman Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda) was attempting... Read more »
‘Breaking Dawn: Part One’ worth the wait
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 23, 2011
Sadly, The Twilight Saga is coming to an end. “Breaking Dawn Part One” closes the curtains with a bittersweet feeling. While anticipating the next installment, I will hate to see the series end after “Breaking Dawn Part Two.” Director Bill Condon aces this part of the adaptation of Stephenie... Read more »
‘Puss in Boots’ mediocre spinoff
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 13, 2011
DreamWorks sucked the last creative juices from the Shrek series after the lackluster Shrek Ever After and now one of the main characters, Puss in Boots, in an all-new storyline as means to keep the franchise alive. Despite being an avid Shrek fan, my already low expectations for a spin-off were barely... 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 »
Positive diagnosis for ’50/50′
April Bitanga, Features Editor
October 24, 2011
Inspired by a true story, Director Jonathan Levine displays the hardships that Adam Lerner (Joseph Gordon Levitt) encounters after being diagnosed with a rare type of cancer in 50/50. Lerner moves comically through the emotional stages a cancer patient might face at a young age. He also faces additional... 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 »
