“Gatsby” fails to meet expectations

Megan Pohle, Staff Writer
May 19, 2013
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On May 10th, American Literature fans across the world gathered to witness the much anticipated film adaptation of, “The Great Gatsby.” The movie, like the five attempts before it, failed to capture what makes the famous novel by, F. Scott Fitzgerald, so successful. With overdone sets and drawn out... Read more »

Sports and racial history make “42″ a memorable film

Jason Kang, Staff Writer
April 22, 2013
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Lead by Chadwick Boseman and award-winning actor Harrison Ford, the film “42” captures audiences with compelling baseball scenes and drama. Not only does it reflect Jackie Robinson’s career, the movie also acknowledges and appreciates the legacy of the first African-American major leaguer in American... Read more »

“Safe Haven” fails to defy Sparks’ movie clichés

Hannah Scherer, Staff Writer
March 17, 2013
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Following box-office hits “The Notebook” and “The Vow,” another of Nicholas Sparks’ novels is brought to life in “Safe Haven,” starring Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough. The romantic-drama, fittingly released on Valentine’s Day, deserves its high spot in the weekly charts bringing the... Read more »

Bruce Willis returns to carry another “Die Hard” film

Jason Kang, Staff Writer
March 1, 2013
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Six years after premiering “Live Free or Die Hard,” the iconic hero Bruce Willis finally heads to Russia for another bold and staggering episode of the Die Hard series. With bits of humor and impressive chemistry between Bruce Willis and John Jai Courtney, “A Good Day to Die Hard” is definitely... Read more »

Even with comedy stars, “Identity Thief” flops

Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
February 19, 2013
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Since the moment the trailer was released, “Identity Thief” created an anxious buzz amongst moviegoers. Comedy superstars Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”) and Jason Bateman (“Horrible Bosses”) team up as the lead roles for this road trip comedy, only stirring up more excitement. Bateman... Read more »

Tarantino stays true to style in “Django Unchained”

Thomas Muenzberg, Staff Writer
February 12, 2013
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Over the past 20 years, Quentin Tarantino has cemented himself as one of cinematography’s most recognized directors by turning the likeness of his movies into an adjective. Tarantino has solidified his own adjective for movies in his early game-changing films “Resevoir Dogs” and “Pulp Fiction”.... Read more »

Washington worthy of Oscar nod in emotional and entertaining “Flight”

Jenny Krane, Staff Writer
January 25, 2013
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With a talented front man and emotional scenes, Robert Zemeckis’s most recent film, “Flight,” is a must-see for those looking for a relatable film. This film covers difficult topics spanning from trauma to addiction. This film appears well directed and produced, giving viewers a complete story... Read more »

“The Last Stand” promises action, brings inconsistency

Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 24, 2013
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Released on January 18, “The Last Stand” fails to demonstrate an in-depth, structured storyline yet displays a vigorous and exhilarating movie. Making his US debut, South Korean director Ji-woon Kim not only created an impressive action film but appropriately suited the return of iconic action-hero... Read more »

“Hyde Park on Hudson” fails to finish strong

Emily Kline, Humor Editor
January 23, 2013
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In recent years, historical dramas have ruled supreme in awards season, be it “Lincoln”––which holds 10 Academy Award nominations––or the Oscar darling of 2011, “The King’s Speech.” The next in this line of true story films, “Hyde Park on Hudson,” initially shows promise, but overall... Read more »

“Zero Dark Thirty” is thought-provoking and artfully captured

Laura Shannon, Features Editor
January 14, 2013
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From the moment “Zero Dark Thirty” opens to a black screen with the text “September 11, 2001” and the audio of a 9-1-1 call made that same day to its quietly emotional ending, Kathryn Bigelow’s Oscar-nominated film is impossible to look away from. Captivating and masterful, “Zero Dark Thirty”... Read more »