‘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 »
Weekend film previews: “One for the money,” “The Grey,” and “Man on a ledge”
Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
January 25, 2012
The start of the new semester may be stressful for some, with adjusting to new seating arrangements and teachers. As the weekend approaches, be sure to invite your friends over to complain about their new schedules and see some great films. This week the theatres will have movie-goers gripping their... Read more »
Weekend film previews: “Joyful Noise,” “Beauty and the Beast 3D,” and “Contraband”
Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
January 13, 2012
Exams are starting next week which means the mandatory procrastinating schedule needs to be formed. Anyone near Regal in Abingdon or AMC Loews in White Marsh will have an easier time making this schedule as there will be a few movies premiering this week. The films, which consist of different genres,... Read more »
January TV premieres hold promise
Chioma Iheoma, A&E editor
December 16, 2011
Ligers, ghost criminals, stuffed pets, and quick fashion are coming your way this January. Grab your boxing gloves and your remote because next month is going to be an interesting one television-wise as many shows make their premieres. Fox is premiering two new series in January with rather famous... Read more »
Twi-hard deems ‘Breaking Dawn’ best Twilight film yet
Maggie Cassidy, Print Chief
November 22, 2011
It’s finally here. That’s right at 12:01PM on Friday Nov. 18, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part One hit theaters. The hearts of millions of girls of all ages stopped as they witnessed the dapper Edward and Bella get hitched. Regal Cinemas in Abingdon had a midnight showing of Breaking Dawn,... Read more »
Hart of Dixie makes its debut
Megan Foard, Multimedia Editor
November 22, 2011
In the heart of Alabama, Dr. Hart (Rachel Bilson) must hurry to gain the love of the people of Bluebell before it’s too late! The fantastic show, “Hart of Dixie”, premiered on Sept. 26 and has been a hit on the CW ever since. It plays every Monday night at nine o’clock and has fans waiting... Read more »
“American Horror Story” enthralls viewers
Chioma Iheoma, A&E editor
November 22, 2011
Ghosts are not enough anymore. Real horror lies within a demon baby, a rubber man, and the dead that walk as if they’re living. FX’s new series “American Horror Story” is addicting with its dark plot, enticing characters, and skilled directing. The show zeros in on the Harmon family, consisting... Read more »
‘Jack and Jill’ proves to be a waste of a viewer’s time and money
Caroline Spath, Copy Editor
November 22, 2011
Since Adam Sandler plays both Jack and Jill in Columbia Picture’s new film, Jack and Jill, you would expect it to be twice as funny, right? Wrong. Between ethnic jokes and bathroom humor, the only people laughing in the theater were the 10 year old boys. I sat through the whole movie, seriously contemplating... Read more »