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Netflix film ‘Beasts of No Nation’ a strong debut

Morgan Engels, Staff Writer December 11, 2015

Back in October, Netflix, already having made a mark in television with shows like “House of Cards” and “Orange is the New Black,” debuted its first original film “Beasts of No Nation.” While...

‘Unbroken’ a true story of survival

Alyssa Washington, Staff Writer October 27, 2015

The movie, “Unbroken,” is based off the true story of Louis Zamperini, an Italian American Olympic athlete who lived during World War II. Zamperini and his two comrades are stuck in a raft at sea...

The Martian movie review

Allison Althof, Staff Writer October 14, 2015

We know from movies like “Armageddon” and “Apollo 13” that space really doesn’t like to cooperate. There’s a lot of it, it’s very dangerous, and if something goes wrong you’re pretty much...

‘Jurassic World’ a fun ride

Alaa Mahmood, Staff Writer August 25, 2015

From genetically modified dinosaurs to the extraordinary CGI effects, “Jurassic World” truly defines science fiction. When the Jurassic Park series came out, each movie had a huge impact on the...

‘Lazarus Effect’ won’t kill you

Anna Richter, Staff Writer March 30, 2015

If you like sci-fi, horror, comedy, or just think Olivia Wilde is sexy, then “The Lazarus Effect” is the movie for you. It packs all of the horror clichés you could ever ask for (such as the...

‘Kingsman’ predictable and filled with cliches

Anna Richter, Staff Writer March 6, 2015

If you are looking for a typical, mindless, action-packed, Hollywood, mockery of James Bond 007 films, then you are in for a treat with “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” The gratuitous non-stop violence...

Movie review: ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

D.J. Pierce, Managing Editor February 19, 2015

It’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt, right? Well, according to Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan), the brooding, rich business man that was the star of this weekend’s blockbuster hit “Fifty...

‘American Sniper’ more than just a war movie

Harrison Cummings, Staff Writer February 19, 2015

For some people, the trauma of war never ends.  Some have a guilty conscience, some wish they could go back.  Clint Eastwood’s newest movie "American Sniper" does a beyond satisfactory job...

Movie review: The Interview

Brendt Glaunert, Staff Writer February 5, 2015

The Frat Pack has done it again. Delivering yet another outlandish comedy chock-full of slapstick comedy and schoolboy humor; Seth Rogen and James Franco play two journalists who get sent by the CIA to...

Snuggle up with your favorite Valentine’s film

Mike Alexander, Staff Writer February 5, 2015

With the holiday season at an end, it’s time to take down the mistletoe and lawn ornaments and bring out the flowers and heart shaped candies. That’s right ladies and gentlemen; Valentine’s Day is...

Movie review: No doubt you will feel ‘Fury’

Anna Richter, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

David Ayer’s new film, “Fury,” delivers a full-throttle, testosterone-packed, emotionally- charged masterpiece of historical fiction. This epic, edge-of-your-seat drama forces viewers to examine...

Movie review: ‘Interstellar’ looks to other frontiers

Tyler Richter, Copy Editor November 26, 2014

Space, the final frontier. Ever since mankind landed on the moon we have looked beyond it and reached for the stars. “Interstellar,” directed by Christopher Nolan, takes one glimpse at that idea. Cooper...

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