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Marvel brings the thunder with Thor: The Dark World

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor November 20, 2013

After the amazing success of “Thor and The Avengers,” I was a little worried that “Thor: The Dark World” would be a disappointment, simply because I wanted it to be amazing. I was not disappointed:...

Ender’s Game was a better book than movie

Natalie Sowl, Graphic Designer November 5, 2013

Ender’s Game – the book – has claimed a classic spot on the shelf of science fiction for the past two decades. The movie adaptation however, will hopefully sink into forgotten-ness within a few years. As...

Movie review: 12 Years a Slave

Fanta Sylla, Staff Writer November 5, 2013

“12 Years A Slave” is the story of Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a born-free black man from New York, kidnapped in Washington D.C. and made a slave in 1841. Solomon Northup is a talented violinist...

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,...

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...

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,...

Movie review: Kick Ass 2

August 26, 2013

All one needs is a mask and a costume. Once crime fighting, and saving citizens gets involved, you have a superhero. Sounds like an easy task to do, right? Well, both Dave Lizewski (a.k.a. “Kick-Ass”)...

Movie review: ‘Oblivion’

Tom Richardson, Staff Writer April 24, 2013

“Star Wars,” “Moon,” “Tron: Legacy,” & “Eagle Eye.” What do all of these films have in common? They are all visual inspiration contributors to the latest Sci-Fi film “Oblivion”...

‘Beautiful Creatures’ movie features charm, witty humor

Callie Vasey, Arts and Cultures Editor February 20, 2013

If you had a date for Valentine’s Day, then seeing "Beautiful Creatures" would have been a pretty nice date. Set for a February 14 date, Beautiful Creatures was anything but disappointing for those who...

“Dredd” and “Ruby Sparks” are two movies you should see

Tom Richardson, Staff Writer February 20, 2013

Every once and awhile there will be film releases that are spectacular but which no one goes to see. This is a sign to film producers that either nobody was interested in seeing that film, or the film...

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