‘Tintin’ fans eagerly awat film’s theatrical release

By Bhaavya Srivastava, News Production Editor
December 21, 2011

 People from all over the world have grown up reading The Adventures of Tintin, a series of comic books written by late Belgian artist Hergé, featuring the clever boy reporter, Tintin, and his loyal and adept dog, Snowy.  Although the series is hugely popular in Europe, it never gained a large following... Read more »

‘Arthur Christmas’ finds its place among holiday classics

By Natasha Palance, Staff Writer
December 21, 2011

  When it comes to Christmas movies, most are quickly forgotten as soon as the holiday season ends. However, a select few go on to become touchstones, beloved and re-watched by families year after year. Arthur Christmas may have what it takes to join the latter category. With a clever script that... Read more »

Kyle in Context

Kyle Edwards, Online Humor Columnist
September 27, 2011

Pools are closing, schools are starting up again, and the new football season has just begun. Summer is over, but planning for next summer’s blockbuster season is just beginning. Capitalism is equal to successful manipulation, and blockbuster season screams capitalism—just like the sharing principles... Read more »

‘On Stranger Tides’ to be first ‘Pirates’ movie since 2007

Ariana Etessami, Staff Writer
May 17, 2011

Johnny Depp returns as Jack Sparrow in the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie, On Stranger Tides, for another round of action-packed sword fights, treasure hunts and bittersweet romance. Although Captain Sparrow is back, along with a slew of other familiar faces, a fresh cast of characters is introduced,... Read more »

“Take Me Home” brings classic ’80s touch to screen

By Claudia Shannon, Features Production Editor
March 21, 2011

The ‘80s were a time of neon, perms, bad dance moves and unforgettably atrocious and amazing music. Take Me Home Tonight encompasses the decade in all of its glory with a hilarious cast and a spunky, albeit reused, plotline. The film revolves around college-grad Matt Franklin (Topher Grace, That 70’s... Read more »

‘Social Network’ wire viewers in to the Facebook world

Claudia Shannon, Production Editor
October 29, 2010

When word spread that the movie industry was investing their time in basing a plot line solely off the creation of the Facebook paradigm, many were skeptical. What back story did they have to go off of? Has the movie industry succumbed to Internet obsessions as plots? Despite this initial cynicism, The... Read more »

Fall brings the freshest films to the silver screen

Claudia Shannon, Features Production Editor
October 1, 2010

Even though the outing may cause a slight dent in any avid movie-goer’s wallet, movies never fail to create a fantastic feeling of anticipation before the picture projects onto the big screen. Teenagers and movie fanatics alike will experience this sensation with this fall’s captivating line-up.   Wall... Read more »

‘From Paris with Love’ delivers explosive thrills

Andy Rosenberg, Online Arts Editor
March 1, 2010

James Bond better watch out because there’s a new face in town. Unlike the martini-sipping hero of yesteryear’s spy movies, From Paris with Love centers around the less refined Charlie Wax (John Travolta, The Taking of Pelham 123) and his much smarter counterpart James Reece (Jonathan Rhys... Read more »