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Movie review: many options better than ‘Machete Kills’

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor October 24, 2013

It’s a simple formula, really, one that appeals to our most base urges. That’s why grind-house movies are so successful. Put nudity, sex, violence and an over-the-top plot in a blender, add some nostalgia...

Movie Review: ‘Curse of Chucky’ out on video

Tom Richardson, Staff writer October 24, 2013

Everyone is afraid of something, whether it be spiders, clowns, or even plastic dolls. Those who fear dolls have every reason to get scared again, as the latest Chucky film “Curse of Chucky,” has just...

Movie Review: Comparing ‘Carrie’ remake to the original

Tom Richardson, Staff writer October 24, 2013

The Halloween season is a very special time for the horror film genre. It is also a special time for horror author Stephen King, who’s work is very popular amongst many. Carrie was King’s first novel,...

Book review: ‘Doctor Sleep’ is a sequel to ‘The Shining’

Ariella Jem, Staff writer October 24, 2013

I have a strange compulsion whereby I am incapable of reading a sequel before the first novel in a series. So when I heard that Stephen King was publishing a sequel to his infamous novel The Shining, I...

Album review: Pearl Jam and Lightning Bolt

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor October 24, 2013

When I hear the name Pearl Jam, I think of a certain style of music, an almost mournful rock. Most of their biggest hits have been this kind of soul-searching grunge, from “Jeremy” to “Betterman.”...

Scary video games

Try playing these scary games this Halloween

Colin Bowden, Staff Writer October 23, 2013

If you think your pulse races when watching a horror movie, try playing one of these games ... alone ... in a dark house ... at 3 a.m. OK, so you get the idea. Here's our Top 10 list of scary games. 10....

The only way to appreciate Miley Cyrus is to channel your inner child

Natalie Sowl, Graphic Designer October 10, 2013

Wow, Miley you just get better and better. And your new album has shown me a whole new side of your musical talent. Like, I have been a huge fan of you forever. When I was nine years old, and you were...

Album review: Justin Timberlake “20/20 Experience”

October 10, 2013

There is no doubt that Justin Timberlake has established himself as one of the top R&B artists of this era and given his chart-topping résumé of albums, “20/20 Experience 2 of 2” is all the more...

Jackman plays distraught father ‘Prisoners’

Ellen Lund, Staff writer October 10, 2013

Prisoners is an intense, if sometimes disturbing, thriller that almost felt as long as the weeks spent searching for the missing girls in the movie. Hugh Jackman plays Keller Dover, a contractor that...

Game review: NBA 2K14

Nicholas Garton, Sports Editor October 10, 2013

Anyone who has ever wondered what would happen if LeBron James faced Michael Jordan one-on-one does not need to wonder anymore. Anyone who ever dreamed about playing in the NBA themselves can make that...

Game review: Grand Theft Auto V

Colin Bowden, Staff writer October 10, 2013

There’s been a lot said about how violent this game is, and much of that is true. The game is about theft, violence and nasty characters doing nasty things to each other. You play as one of three protagonists,...

Joseph Gordon-Levitt makes impressive directorial debut

Tom Richardson, Staff Writer October 9, 2013

“Angels in the Outfield,” “(500) Days of Summer,” “Inception” and “The Dark Knight Rises.” What do all of these films have in common? They all star the very talented Joseph Gordon-Levitt,...

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