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Save yourself: don't step "Into the Storm"
By Brian Le | Aug. 11, 2014, 2:36 a.m. | In Movies »
Following the overused 'disaster thriller' pattern, "Into the Storm" documents the small town of Silverton as it's slaughtered by an unprecedented amount of tornadoes. In an awkward and unconvincing hour and a half, the film tells the story of a bunch of good-hearted people who manage to escape catastrophe. Unsurprisingly, it fails to thrill.
"The Hundred-Foot Journey" is worth the walk
By Ellie Struewing | Aug. 11, 2014, 2 a.m. | In Movies »
"The Hundred Foot Journey" is a heartwarming if predictable film about food and its power to bring people together against all odds. While most of the cast in the film are not household names, the characters shine.
"Lucy" is confusing and mindless
By Arthi Vijaykumar | July 28, 2014, 3:12 a.m. | In Movies »
With "Lucy," director Luc Besson tries to look at humanity through an existential lens while simultaneously creating an action-packed and fun summer movie. Unfortunately, his ambitious attempt to create a film that can please a wide variety of moviegoers has resulted in a jumbled, pseudo-scientific mess.
"A Most Wanted Man" leaves you wanting more
By Nicholas Shereikis | July 27, 2014, 1:21 a.m. | In Movies »
From the moment Issa Karpov (Grigoriy Dobrygin) climbs out of the sewers in the first scene of this movie, you know you're watching a classic. Suspenseful and gritty, "A Most Wanted Man" is a refreshing look at the darker, rougher side of our bureaucracy.
"Boyhood:" A 12 year time capsule
By Zewde Ingram | July 21, 2014, 1:39 a.m. | In Movies »
Richard Linklater's "Boyhood" breathes life into the genre of coming to age films that has been exhausted on movie screens for decades. The film unfolds in real time, and serves as a time capsule that not only captures the growth of the film's characters, but the world around us
If only it would "Begin Again”
By Eleanor Linafelt | July 10, 2014, 6:33 p.m. | In Movies »
"Begin Again” has the ability to strike a chord with all viewers, music-loving or not. It is a heartfelt movie about friendship and trial, and the importance of music in both, set against the backdrop of a possibility-filled New York City summer.
A Jumbled and Forgettable "Tammy"
By Kalin Vassilev | July 7, 2014, 6:59 p.m. | In Movies »
With comedic star-power and personality, McCarthy has been dominating the movie scene with her charismatic and raunchy performances. This time around though, her crude but intriguing charm seems barely capable of keeping her film venture from sinking into an abyss of dullness and plot atrophy.
The boys are back in town
By Robert Pfefferle | June 17, 2014, 6:41 p.m. | In Movies »
"Infiltrate the dealers, find the supply," orders Captain Dickson (Ice Cube) and with these words Morton Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Greg Jenko (Channing Tatum) are back undercover in "22 Jump Street." Filled with guns and drugs, "22 Jump Street" will have viewers laughing away at cheap and dim-witted jokes, while adding tension with climatic action scenes of gunfights and car chases.
Star struck by "The Fault in Our Stars"
By Divya Rajagopal | June 9, 2014, 10:56 a.m. | In Movies »
From laughing hysterically to crying uncontrollably, "The Fault in Our Stars" takes you on a two hour rollercoaster of emotions. Director Josh Boone creates a tale of infinite beauty and inspiration from the long-standing #1 New York Times bestselling novel by John Green.
Darkness and light, Love is might
By Abir Muhuri | June 4, 2014, 9:03 p.m. | In Movies »
Disney's animated version of "Sleeping Beauty" ends like any other Disney fairy tale: the characters all live happily ever after. Well, almost all of them do. When it comes to the evil fairy Maleficent, viewers are happy to forget that she even existed.
Oh, oh those summer movies
By Martha Morganstein | June 4, 2014, 1:28 p.m. | In Movies »
Summer is just around the corner. And with summer comes new movies. Here is an overview of several movies coming out in the next few weeks.
Travel through time with action and intrigue
By Jacob Popper | May 27, 2014, 10:35 p.m. | In Movies »
Some people enjoy movies with tons of action—they want explosions and combat galore, with bodies flying and virtually no time to rest. Others tend to prefer movies with more intrigue—they want characters who develop their interests throughout the story, and events that always leave them guessing. "X-Men Days of Future Past" promises to satisfy both kinds of moviegoers.
2014 movies galore
By Harini Salgado | Jan. 6, 2014, 5:51 p.m. | In Movies »
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a movie to look out for in 2014, who else cracked the list?
Exhiliration from "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"
By Martha Morganstein | Dec. 20, 2013, 3:36 p.m. | In Movies »
Following the success of the first movie in the series, director, Peter Jackson released the second installment of The Hobbit trilogy, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug." which proved to be even more thrilling than the first. Since Jackson decided to create a trilogy out of the only one J.R.R Tolkien novel, some die-hard fans of the book might be bothered with the differences between the book and movie. Characters are added that did not appear in the book and certain events were changed. However, whether you have read the book or not, it is an early Christmas present that will keep audience eyes glued to the screen
Frozen is a heart-warming, snow-filled delight
By Harini Salgado | Dec. 2, 2013, 11:12 a.m. | In Movies »
Disney has done it again with another animation that enchants young and old alike. With lots of jokes, powerful songs, gorgeous animation and an adorable talking snowman, "Frozen" will melt any heart.
Back to the Arena in "Hunger Games: Catching Fire"
By Ross Cohen-Kristiansen | Nov. 27, 2013, 9:32 a.m. | In Movies »
There's no time to blink in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." Thrilling from start to finish, the dystopian sci-fi film picks up the story of Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) a few months after their triumph in the 74th Annual Hunger Games, the subject of the first film in the blockbuster series based on the Suzanne Collins trilogy.
"Book Thief" Steals the Show
By Sarah Trunk | Nov. 20, 2013, 8:59 p.m. | In Movies »
"One small fact: You are going to die. Despite every effort, you're not going to live forever." Thus begins the Book Thief, directed by Brian Percival and based on Marcus Zuzak's novel. It is hauntingly beautiful and although it differs from the original, it still is a great story.
A Thrilling "Ender's Game"
By Rohan Oprisko | Nov. 15, 2013, 1:18 p.m. | In Movies »
Gavin Hood, the director of the eagerly anticipated movie representation of the classic 1985 sci-fi novel by Orson Scott Card, "Ender's Game" lived up to the hype and delivered a pleasurable and memorable experience.
Thor: The Dark World But a Bright Future
By Abel Chanyalew | Nov. 12, 2013, 11:17 a.m. | In Movies »
Marvel's stranglehold on the superhero movie business is still well in place and their grip tightens with Alan Taylor's "Thor: The Dark World". This latest installment in the story of Marvel Comics' Norse hero is the sequel to Kenneth Branagh's "Thor" and the eighth installation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel has put out a slew of movies over the last few years that depict the caped crusaders of their comic book universe and "The Dark World" is one of their stronger releases.
Blazers prepare for new Harry Potter movie on the way
By Zoe Johnson | Nov. 4, 2013, 2:34 a.m. | In Movies »
For many Blazers, the prospect of additional Potter films is exciting. "I love Harry Potter. I want there to be more," senior Michelle McGhee, who self identifies as a Ravenclaw, said. Her wish might just be fulfilled.
"Paranoia": Nothing worth going crazy over
By Ross Cohen-Kristiansen | Oct. 8, 2013, 2:07 p.m. | In Movies »
When two high-tech tycoons pledge a battle to the corporate death, there are no rules. As Nicholas Wyatt, the CEO of one of the rival companies, explains to Adam Cassidy, "It's business Adam. There's no right; there's no wrong. It's just winning or losing."
"Planes” Fails to Soar
By Jacob Popper | Aug. 14, 2013, 7:50 p.m. | In Movies »
Just two years after the release of "Cars 2," Disney has gone right back to the idea of talking motorized vehicles with their new film "Planes”. "Planes" is just what you would expect from a kids film: An unlikely hero with dreams of glory comes onto the biggest stage of his life and somehow manages to shock the world. "Planes” follows the predictable kid's film script exactly and does not go above and beyond.
"Monster's University" yields laughs, not screams
By Abir Muhuri | July 30, 2013, 5:51 p.m. | In Movies »
Get ready to enroll with Mike and Sulley at "Monster's University."
"Man of Steel": A "Super" Start
By Abel Chanyalew | July 25, 2013, 5:12 p.m. | In Movies »
With "Man of Steel", director Zack Snyder ("300", "Watchmen") and DC Comics attempt to revive the crown jewel of the DC Universe and Earth's greatest hero: Superman.
No Thumbs Up for "White House Down"
By Martha Morganstein | June 29, 2013, 3:55 p.m. | In Movies »
After directing the movies "Independence Day" and "2012," director Roland Emmerich is back with his newest action packed movie. For action lovers, "White House Down" guarantees entertainment and summer fun regardless of the movie's numerous flaws. Following "Olympus has Fallen," it is the second movie of the year that centers on a takeover of the White House.
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