By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer “Fast and Furious 7” sent shockwaves throughout the nation on its April 3 release date, shattering numerous box-office records by grossing over $147 million in its first weekend. In just two weeks it grossed a whopping $252 million, more than the $239 million “Fast & Furious 6” made during its…
By Kellen Quigley Staff Writer Disney remade ‘Cinderella’ with impressive changes and its classic magic. With all the live-action remakes of traditional fairytales in recent years, a retelling of “Cinderella” was only a matter of time. While others like “Snow White and the Huntsman” and “Maleficent” changed quite a bit for a fresher story, this…
The new not-so-horror film “The Lazarus Effect” hit theaters at the end of last month. Unlike the resurrected characters in the film, the movie itself would best be left as dead. The cast of the film is filled with promise—Mark Duplass, Olivia Wilde, Evan Peters and Donald Glover (better known as Childish Gambino) all play…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor The friendly bear, Paddington, recently made his way from Peru to theaters. “Paddington” is based on the children’s book, “Paddington Bear,” by Michael Bond. The bear in the movie lives in Peru with his aunt and uncle. After a deadly earthquake in the forest, Paddington’s aunt, Lucy, sends him to…
By Kiara Catanzaro Associate Editor Fifty Shades of Grey opened on Valentine’s Day weekend with $85.2 million in the box office. Based on the “Twilight”-inspired book written in 2011 by E. L. James, this story follows two different characters and their similar attractions for each other. Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) is a soon-to-be college graduate…
By Pat Tintle Sports Editor After giving “Kick-Ass” fan-boy approval, and after giving the “X-Men” franchise a well-needed shot in the arm, director Matthew Vaughn has yet another comic book franchise to add to his résumé. “Kingsman: The Secret Service” is Vaughn’s latest adaptation of a cult comic book series. Unlike “Kick-Ass” and “X-Men:…
“Taken 3” hit theaters Jan. 9 as the third installment of the Taken franchise. Liam Neeson returned as Bryan Mills, a retired U.S. spy whose life seems to be filled with unfortunate events. The first film in the series centers on the abduction of Mills’ daughter Kim (Maggie Grace). The second development turns the tables…
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer The Hunger Games looks to recapture its crown as the best survival film with its new installment, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1”. The first part of the sequel brought in an estimated $82.7 million over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the LA Times. Unlike its action-packed rival, “Maze…
By Harrison Leone Managing Editor For as long as there have been movies, there have been movies set in space. There have been certified Kubrick classics (“2001: A Space Odyssey”) Academy Award-worthy efforts (“Apollo 13”) and strangely overrated disappointments (“Gravity”). “Interstellar” is the latest entry into the canon of extraterrestrial feature films, and one…
By Pat Tintle Sports Assistant Editor Over the past decade, Jake Gyllenhaal has been vigorously building his case to be named an Academy Award winner, and with his latest film, he may have finally found his winning role. “Nightcrawler,” the dark, highly anticipated award contender released last Friday, focuses on the struggles of Lou Bloom…
“Gone Girl,” based on the best-selling thriller by Gillian Flynn, recently hit theaters and has become one of the most talked about films this month. The psychological mystery focuses on themes of marriage, economy and media deception, which produce a smooth and suspenseful film. The movie stars Ben Affleck as Nick Dunne and Rosamund Pike…
By Azarias Perez Contributing Writer The well-known Greek myth “Hercules” appeared on the big screen this past summer in a modern adaptation, causing a lot of controversy with the fans of Greek Mythology. In the Greek myth, Heracles (most commonly spelled as Hercules), is the offspring of Zeus and a mortal woman who is not…
By Kevin Rogers Editor-In-Chief Steve Rogers, the super soldier better known as Captain America, and his indestructible shield are back in theaters for perhaps the strongest superhero movie to ever grace the big screen. “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which also encompasses the Thor, Iron Man,…
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer Talk about controversy. “Noah,” the 2014 film based on the biblical tale known to Christians, Jews and Muslims around the world, had received plenty of criticism ahead of its release last weekend. Christian groups have made their opinions known of the rendering of the Old Testament tale, some perceiving the…
By Betsy Pray Staff Writer Which faction will you choose? This is the concept behind the new action fantasy film “Divergent,” The film is based on the first novel in the best-selling book series by Veronica Roth. Starring Shailene Woodley (“The Secret Life of the American Teenager,”) Theo James (“Underworld: Awakening,”) and Kate Winslet, (“Titanic.”)…
By Ryan Horan Contributing Writer In yet another example of a studio trying to milk more money from a successful past film, I give you “300: Rise of an Empire.” The movie, a sequel to the 2006 hit “300,” hit theaters Friday, March 7. The sad thing about the situation is the tactic is working…
By Emily Sullivan Associate Editor “Winds from the east, mist coming in, like something is brewing, about to begin. Can’t put my finger on what lies in store, but I feel what’s to happen all happened before.” If you’re an enthusiastic Disney fan you know that those words are some of the first ones…
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor One of the most significant events in a young adult’s life is his or her 21st birthday. Whether or not people have hit this milestone age yet, they are sure to enjoy the antics the movie “21 and Over” has to offer. The movie follows two college students, Casey…
By Mary Best Editor-in-Chief Mispronounced by most and adored by seemingly all, “Les Misérables” has been receiving rave reviews and irritating amounts of award buzz. While some claims of it being the greatest movie of all time are a little far-fetched, it proves impressive beyond expectation. “Les Mis” is chock full of fantastic performances. Best…
By MacKenzie Linehan Contributing Writer ‘Tis the season! It’s that time of year for apple picking, pumpkin carving and the last of the warm weather before the frost comes in. But, the most exciting part about fall is the debut of spooky Halloween thrillers. There are the classic scary movies, like “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and…