‘Alice in Wonderland’ is a mistake of a remake
March 19, 2010 • Justin Miles, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews
“I’ve been considering things starting with the letter M”: magnificent, marvelous, magical, merry, majestic, meritorious. Johnny Depp seems to be fascinated with M words and constantly repeats this line in Alice in Wonderland while playing the Mad Hatter. Yet, none of these M words seem to describe... Read more »
‘The Book of Eli’ opens eyes across the country
February 5, 2010 • Justin Miles, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews
The Bible is the most widely read book, as well as the best-selling book, in the world. But imagine a world where the complete opposite is true, and not only have a scarce number of people read the Bible, but even fewer know it’s still in existence. The Book of Eli depicts this world. The Book of... Read more »
‘Everybody’s Fine’ helps bring in the holidays
December 18, 2009 • Justin Miles, Entertainment Editor
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Around Christmastime, I expect to be dazzled with stories about good ol’ Saint Nick and miracles. Before I went to see Everybody’s Fine, I had heard it was a tearjerker and expected to see a family triumph over hard times through a miraculous adventure. What I got turned out to be the most amazing... Read more »
‘Brothers’ fails to impress
December 17, 2009 • Justin Miles, Entertainment Editor
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When I received my ticket for Brothers, I was expecting a movie that would push the limits of movies about war, have my head spinning with betrayal and war and even have some romance twisted by the evil of death. When I walked out of the theater, my head was spinning from disappointment. To have such... Read more »
‘Paranormal Activity’ will haunt you
October 28, 2009 • Justin Miles, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews
When I saw Paranormal Activity, I should’ve brought a change of pants. Whether or not you’re into scary movies, into low-budget films, or really any movie, this box-office winner is a must-see. I saw Paranormal Activity before a lot of the hype began about it. I had heard from about five people... Read more »
‘Wild Things’ is much more than just a kid’s movie
October 19, 2009 • Matt Metzler, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews
(Scroll down for movie trailer!) Where the Wild Things Are, director Spike Jonze’s take on Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s book, is anything but a children’s movie. And it was never supposed to be a children’s movie, either. As Jonze put it, he didn’t set out to make a children’s... Read more »
Pitt makes ‘Inglourious’ glorious
September 8, 2009 • Justin Miles, Entertainment Editor
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There’s nothing inglorious about the new movie Inglourious Basterds. I’ve never seen a movie with such a creative plot, such huge twists, such amazing acting … and Brad Pitt. Director Quentin Tarantino molded and shaped this movie into one of the greatest of its genre of all time; but Basterds... Read more »
Penn’s portrayal of Milk is must-see
July 24, 2009 • Hannah Bealer, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Movie Reviews
Sean Penn, known for his assaults on paparazzi and Fast Times at Ridgemont High, deserved every bit of his Best Leading Actor win at the Oscars this year. It doesn’t matter if you’re Republican, Democrat, liberal, or conservative … this movie is an extremely important, historical must-see. Milk... Read more »
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