BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Like many girls my age, I saw the Barbie movie when it hit theaters over the summer. I have read or seen many different opinions of the film online. Most of them point out how relevant the movie is, which I agree with. Some of…
photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons BY CONAN LYNCH, CONTRIBUTING WRITER In late 2022, James Gunn became the head of DC Studios along with Peter Safran. Gunn has already directed a handful of superhero films including “The Suicide Squad” and the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies. If you’re a fan of Gunn’s movies, you understand the…
Tom Cottingham Features Editor The superhero genre may seem to be a bit over saturated with the continued releases by Marvel and DC Comics. Plus with Netflix and The CW releasing superhero television shows, the genre may be played out and too cliché at this point. Logan, however, is an exception in the pack. Although…
Jordan Peele’s Get Out is a masterpiece, timely revealed within a cultural context of poor race relations; the film takes a stab at an issue that’s plagued America for centuries: slavery. And, yes, it’s based in the modern-day, where forced expectations and norms become a form of slavery. The psychological thriller is situated upon a…
By Thomas Cottingham Staff Writer People tend to say that print journalism is a dying profession, but some don’t understand the importance and power that it actually holds. The Academy Award winning drama “Spotlight” demonstrates the significance of print journalism and its ability to cause change on a global scale. The film, which won the…
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 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 MacKenzie Linehan Staff Writer How could you resist an opportunity to have a good chuckle? They say that laughter is the best medicine, after all. “Identity Thief,” starring the hilarious Academy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”) and Jason Bateman (“Horrible Bosses”), takes you on a high-speed adventure that provides sub-par laughs and great entertainment.…
By MacKenzie Linehan Staff Writer With the Oscars quickly approaching, moviegoers are anxiously waiting to find out which film will take home the highest cinematic honor. “Silver Linings Playbook” is one that stands out, and I believe that it has a great chance of winning the golden statue at this year’s Academy Awards. The 2012…
By Elizabeth Grady Promotions Editor I remember where I was on May 1, 2011, the day Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 captured Osama bin Laden. I wondered what exactly went into finding the world’s most notorious man. “Zero Dark Thirty” gives viewers those answers and places them with the CIA team in Islamabad. Written by Mark…
By Samantha Berkhead Managing Editor In the immediate aftermath of the horrific massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School last month, Hollywood executives suspended the premieres of several releases containing violent content, including “Jack Reacher” and “Django Unchained.” Despite this, an argument prevails among many Americans about these types of films — that their violent content…