Cirque du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan
October 18, 2011
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By Amanda Weidner Since an early age, Darren Shan has been fascinated by spiders. His best friend, Steve Leonard, has grown up on horror comics and the stories of werewolves and vampires. When Steve wants to go to a mysterious circus called the Cirque du Freak, Darren has no choice but to follow. Darren... Read more »
Footloose (2011)
October 14, 2011
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By Emma Berkel Although Footloose begins with colorful shots of feet dancing to the upbeat theme of the 1984 original, the whole movie is jarringly shifted to a more somber tone within the first ten minutes. Tragedy strikes and the town of Bomont bans both music and dance. Flash forward approximately... Read more »
Rio: The Movie
June 1, 2011
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By Emma Berkel Beginning in the small and freezing world of Moose Lake, Minnesota, Rio introduces Blu, a pet bird deemed “too domesticated” on account of his failure to fly. Nevertheless Blu himself is more than happy to live out his days flightless and safe with his owner Linda, a quiet young... Read more »
The Lincoln Lawyer [Rated R]
April 14, 2011
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By Emma Berkel Fans of TV shows such as Criminal Justice and CSI rejoice! The Lincoln Lawyer wholly encapsulates the essence of all crime thrillers and courtroom dramas. It effectively transforms what would be a series of choppy “to be continued” episodes into a clean, two-hour movie complete... Read more »
The King’s Speech [Rated R]
February 25, 2011
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By Emma Berkel Historical drama in a film typically does little to rally hordes of eager viewers, and up against action, romance, as well as thrillers, it’s certainly not in the average high schooler’s top three genres. Even if it is, most would cite the intense war stories pulled from the big... Read more »
Black Swan [Rated R]
February 15, 2011
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By Emma Berkel Black Swan follows the story of Nina, a young and upcoming ballerina, as she quests for “perfection”. Having caught her director’s eye, she’s cast as the leading role in the ballet Swan Lake, and seeking to prove herself a worthy “Swan Queen”, she endures rigorous practice... Read more »
Oceano – Contagion (2010) Review
January 25, 2011
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Oceano dominates the top once again with ear-splitting fury, as sophomore album Contagion raises from the depths. Forming in 2006 and undergoing many major line-up changes, Oceano keeps it up at disgusting rates. Following the surprising release of Depths, one can say Contagion is more of a follow-up;... Read more »
Beastly
January 12, 2011
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By: Haley Hartwick We all know the classic fairy-tale Beauty and the Beast. The beautiful Belle sacrificing herself for her father, the emotions she goes through falling for the Beast, but most importantly her discovery of ‘Not judging a book by its cover’. But we’ve never actually... Read more »
Tangled
December 13, 2010
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By Emma Berkel Over the years, Disney has garnered a reputation for producing high quality children’s films that the whole family can enjoy. The company consistently takes us into a fantasy world full of vibrant characters, quality animation, and well-timed humor. Of course, Tangled is no exception. ... Read more »
Paranormal Activity 2
November 29, 2010
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By Emma Berkel The original Paranormal Activity rocked theaters as a low budget mockumentary that managed to hold audiences in a memorable suspense. Premiering at film festivals and being the first work of director Oren Peli, the film’s success was nothing short of unexpected, and perhaps just... Read more »
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