Weekend movie previews: “John Carter,” “Silent House,” “A Thousand Words”
Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
March 9, 2012
The box office is premiering a film for every type of movie goer, the ones that can buy their own ticket of course. There’s “A Thousand Words” for those who like a comedy that comes with a life lesson, “Silent House” for those who like horror films, and “John Carter” for those who like... Read more »
Weekend movie previews: “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” and “Project X”
Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editors
March 1, 2012
The films premiering this weekend are polar opposites. “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax,” an animated family friendly film, and “Project X,” a parent’s worse nightmare, are both debuting this weekend. No matter the difference in the genres, these films are both supposed to be great entertainment... Read more »
Weekend movie previews “Wanderlust,” “Gone,” “Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds,” and “Act of Valor”
Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 24, 2012
The best way to end this three day school week, other than attending the Glow Dance on Feb. 24, of course, is seeing a great film on Feb. 25. “Act of Valor” “Act of Valor” does not seem to be an average military film. If the film is anything like its trailer, then it is going to be epic and... Read more »
Grammys focus on artists’ musical talents
Amanda Graziano, Opinion Editor
February 17, 2012
Viewers of the 2012 Grammys witnessed two things: Adele is terrible at giving acceptance speeches and she is an ugly crier. Adele was one of two women who ran the show on Sunday night. The other was the late Whitney Houston. The show opened with LL Cool J’s opening monologue. While this would be... Read more »
Weekend film previews: “This Means War,” “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance,” and “The Secret World of Arrietty”
Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 15, 2012
“This Means War” The idea that guy friends come before girlfriends is put to the test in the romantic comedy “This Means War.” CIA operatives Foster (Chris Pine) and Tuck (Tom Hardy) are the best partners that the CIA has produced. Their friendship ends up in shambles when they both fall... Read more »
‘Smash’ establishes itself as a hit
Martha Schick, Managing Editor
February 10, 2012
Take “Glee,” subtract the fake high school, add incredible talent like Katharine McPhee, and original music by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and you have the new show “Smash.” The pilot of “Smash” premiered on Feb. 6, but all it takes is one episode to be hooked on to this riveting drama... Read more »
Weekend film previews: “Journey 2: Mysterious Island,” “Safe House,” “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D,” and “The Vow”
Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 8, 2012
Screen “heartthrobs” are crashing theaters this weekend in the premieres of “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” “Safe House,” and “The Vow.” AMC Loews and Regal will be bursting with hoards of girls falling all over themselves to see “The Vow” as well as hoards of “Stars Wars”... Read more »
‘One for the Money’ nails it
Ashley Beyer, Lifestyles Editor
February 2, 2012
Put together a squeaky clean unemployed woman, a psychotic boxer, a cocky police officer on the run, and 50,000 dollars, and you get the hilarious movie, “One for the Money.” Stephanie Plum (Katherine Heigl) has just gotten a divorce and has been unemployed for six months so she begins working for... Read more »
Weekend film previews: “The Woman in Black,” “Big Miracle,” and “Chronicle”
Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 1, 2012
The films premiering this weekend all have something in common. Whether it is the loss of the pathway to safety, the loss of the will to do good, or something else altogether, this weekend’s premiers encounter a loss and will surely identify with everyone. “The Woman in Black,” “Big Miracle,”... Read more »
Miss America wins over millions of viewers
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyle Editor
January 25, 2012
Brought back to national television for the second year in a row, Miss America smashed last year’s TV ratings by 13 percent and helped ABC achieve its best non-sports rating since December 2010. Despite its five year hiatus from national TV, the Miss America Pageant stole viewers from an NFL competition... Read more »
