“Open Door Café” proves delicious hangout
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
February 25, 2011
Vintage art and light Italian music overwhelmed me as I stepped into The Open Door Café located in the Bel Air Town Shopping Center. I was pleasantly surprised that this coffee shop turned out to be “a wait to be seated” kind of coffee shop. After five minutes, I was promptly seated... Read More
Rogers coffeehouse strikes out
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
February 25, 2011
While Rogers Coffee & Tea in Abingdon seemed to have an inviting, welcoming, and warm environment, our first impression was wrong. One word could characterize our visit to this newly constructed coffee shop: disappointing. We all decided to order coffee and smoothies, considering that’s... Read More
Britney’s “Hold it Against Me” delivers awkward beat
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
January 13, 2011
Britney is back. And not in a good or memorable way. Spears’ latest single, “Hold It Against Me,” premiered Jan. 10, on Z104.3, Sirius XM “20 On 20” and other local and satellite radio stations. When the song first started playing, I felt as though I was going to a club on “Jersey... Read More
‘The Warrior’s Way’ hits theaters this week
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
December 1, 2010
This week only one movie is being released into theaters. Is it watchable? The Warrior’s Way Rating: R Genre: Action, Fantasy, Western Info: “The Warrior’s Way” is a martial arts movie starring the famous Dong-gun Jang. Jang plays an Asian warrior-assassin who is forced to hide... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
November 29, 2010
These movies came to theaters during the week of Nov. 21, 2010: “Burlesque” Genre: Drama Rating: PG 13 A small-town girl arrives in L.A. and lands a job in an ailing burlesque lounge. Ali is a small girl (Christina Aguilera) with a huge voice. She begins her adventure as a... Read More
Movies premiering Nov. 19
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
November 19, 2010
There are two movies coming to a theater near you on Nov. 19, but are they watchable? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows – Part I Genre: Adventure, fantasy Rating: PG- 13 This is the first of the final two installments for the “Harry Potter” films. In this movie, Harry Potter... Read More
Scary movies to make your Halloween season
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
November 4, 2010
What is Halloween without a great scary movie? The next question is: what is truly scary? I think the answer is different for everyone. For me, I like the fright. It doesn’t have to be all blood and guts but the heart beating, fist clenching, hide your eyes kind of scare. Only... Read More
Costume ideas for Halloween 2010
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
November 4, 2010
It’s that time of the year again. The time for everyone to be frightened and apprehensive over what to be for Halloween. Can we possibly get into the spirit of Halloween without looking ridiculous? That question plus 1,000 others go through my head every year. I look around and see... Read More
Movie Previews for Nov. 5
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
October 29, 2010
There are three movies coming to theatres near you on Nov. 5, but are they watchable? Due Date Rating: R Genre: Comedy Info: Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) is expecting his first child in five days. He is stuck in Alabama but decides to hitch a ride with Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifanakis). ... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
October 29, 2010
There is only one movie scheduled to be released this Friday in theatres near you, and it is not for the lighthearted. Saw 3-D Rating: R Genre: Horror, Thriller Info: Jigsaw is back, and this time it’s in 3-D! Gag. This is enough of this 3-D nonsense. There is no excuse to ruin a perfectly... Read More
“Case 39″ is a must see
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
October 26, 2010
A creepy, withdrawn little girl turns into a demonic captor for hell and terrorizes everyone in sight. Seems like an overused movie plot, especially since it is being used once again in the new movie “Case 39.” This movie was actually shelved for two years before its release on Friday,... Read More
Let your “Nightmares” live on
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
May 12, 2010
“One, two Freddy’s coming for you.” As I sat in Regal Cinemas to watch the remake of the famous movie “Nightmare on Elm Street,” the old jingle of “Freddy’s song” immediately came back to me. The small innocent children jump roping, the creepy gardener who abused the children... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
May 9, 2010
Title: “Babies” Release Date: May 7, 2010 Rating: PG Genre: Documentary Info: This documentary follows four babies around the world, beginning with their birth and ending with their first steps. The babies reside in Tokyo, Namibia, Mongolia and the United States. This film gives the... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
May 3, 2010
“Nightmare on Elm Street” Release Date: Friday, April 30 Genre: Horror Rating: R Info: Wearing a tattered red and green striped sweater, a man with a gardener’s glove and knives for fingers half conceals his disfigured face using a beaten fedora. Can you see him in your dreams?... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
April 21, 2010
Title: “Oceans” Release Date: April 22, 2010 Genre: Documentary Rating: G Info: This documentary chronicles life in the Earth’s many oceans. It explores all life, whether it is harsh, friendly, deadly, weird, or wonderful. The Earth Day release date for this movie aims... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
April 18, 2010
“Kick Ass” Release Date: Thursday, April 15 Rating: R Genre: Action and Adventure Info: Dave Lizewski (Aaron Carter) is an ordinary New York teenager except that he is a super hero. When he decides to buy a green and yellow wetsuit from the Internet to become the no-nonsense vigilante,... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
April 3, 2010
1. “The Last Song” Release Date: Wednesday, March 31 Rating: PG Genre: Drama Info: Set in the small southern beach town of Tybee Island in Georgia, Ronnie Miller (Miley Cyrus) leaves her home in New York to visit her father, Steve (Greg Kinnear), for the remainder of the summer. As they... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
March 29, 2010
Name: “Hot Tub Time Machine” Release Date: March 26, 2010 Rating: R Genre: Comedy Info: This movie is about a group of best friends who are bored with their current lives and, while on a ski trip, accidentally travel back in time to 1986. This gives them the opportunity... Read More
Juniors turn their rings
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
March 24, 2010
“No! Don’t turn it that way!” That single quote could be heard whispered through the gathering of the junior class on stage on Thursday, March 18 at Ring Ceremony. Even though we were told specifically not to talk during the ceremony, we did anyway. However, nervous chattering is to... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
March 17, 2010
1) “The Bounty Hunter” Release Date: Friday, March 19 Rating: PG-13 Genre: Action, Comedy Info: Reporter and bail jumper Nicole Hurly (Jennifer Anniston) is on the run from her own ex-husband and bounty hunter Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler). Boyd is nothing but ecstatic about his new... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
March 9, 2010
1. “Remember Me” Release Date: Friday, March 12 Rating: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Romance Info: Tyler (Robert Pattison) is a rebellious young New Yorker who has a strained relationship with his father (Pierce Brosnan). Ever since “the family tragedy,” he believes no one can understand... Read More
Muse was victorious
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
March 9, 2010
Stop and capture the essence of what you would feel if you had the opportunity to go see the greatest live band in concert: beyond ecstatic, purely delighted, flustered, energized, and insanely excited all at the same time. This is exactly what I had felt upon arriving at the First Mariner... Read More
Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
March 2, 2010
Alice in Wonderland Release Date: Friday, March 5 Rating: PG Genre: Adventure, Fantasy Info: Alice is back! As Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to the whimsical land she once encountered as a child, she meets up with her old friends: the White Rabbit (Michael Sheen), Tweedledee (Matt Lucas)... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
February 23, 2010
We are here to preview the movies that are scheduled to be released on Friday, February 26. 1. Cop Out Genre: Comedy Rating: R Info: Jimmy (Bruce Willis) and Paul (Tracey Morgan) are longtime NYPD partners on the lookout for a stolen baseball card. Jimmy is a veteran detective whose only... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
February 17, 2010
We are here to preview the movie that is scheduled to be released on Friday, February 19. 1. Shutter Island Release Date: Friday, February 19 Rating: R Genre: Thriller Info: Two US Marshals Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo) are summoned to a remote island to investigate... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
February 14, 2010
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of February 12. 1. “Valentine’s Day” Release Date: Friday, February 12th Rating: PG-13 Genre: Comedy, Romance Info: On Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles, a group of people try to find their way through romance and love. ... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
February 3, 2010
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of February 5th. 1. “Dear John” Release Date: Friday, February 5 Rating: PG-13 Genre: Drama Info: John Tyree (Channing Tatum), a soldier on leave, meets the girl of his dreams. Her name is Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried),... Read More
Grammy Awards deliver few surprises
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
February 3, 2010
Well, the wait is over. The 52nd annual Grammy Awards aired on Sunday, January 31. “The Patriot” gives commentary on who the winners were, who the winners were supposed to be, and why. Record of the Year Winner: Use Somebody – Kings of Leon My Winner: Use Somebody – Kings of Leon Kings... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
February 1, 2010
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of January 29th. 1. When in Rome Release Date: Friday, January 29 Rating: PG-13 Genre: Comedy Info: A young New Yorker named Beth (Kristin Bell) is obsessed with romance and takes a trip to Rome in order to find love. Beth... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
January 25, 2010
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of January 22th. 1. Extraordinary Measures Release Date: Friday, January 22 Rating: PG Genre: Drama Info: Inspired by a true story, this movie focuses on John Crowley (Brendan Fraser), who has finally found successful in... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
January 25, 2010
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of January 15th. 1) The Book of Eli Release Date: Friday, January 15 Rating: R Genre: Action, Adventure Info: America is a wasteland, and a lone warrior (Denzel Washington) must fight to uncover the knowledge contained... Read More
Robert Downey Jr. reveals his methods as “Sherlock Holmes”
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
January 24, 2010
”First point of attack: right ear. Two: throat, to muffle his scream. Three: cracked ribs. Four: sweep under right knee. In summary: neutralized. Chance of recovery: small” The outcome of this plan of attack was that it was Holmes’ plan to kill a guard, and it was a success. It was a... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
January 7, 2010
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of January 8th. So get your popcorn ready and read on. 1. Daybreakers Release Date: Friday, January 8th Rating: R Genre: Horror Info: In the year 2019, the world undergoes an epidemic, turning the majority of humans into... Read More
Top 5 Christmas Films
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
December 27, 2009
Even though Christmas is over, we know you’re still in the holiday spirit. Luckily, there are tons of great holiday movies to choose from; the question is what to watch first. Well, without further ado, ”The Patriot” will count down the top five holiday films for you. So grab... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
December 23, 2009
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of December 18th. So get your popcorn ready and read on. 1. “Imaginarium of Doctor Parnasus” Release Date: Friday, December 25 Rating: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Fantasy Info: Dr. Parnasus (Christopher Plummer) and his “Imaginarium”... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
December 15, 2009
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of December 18th. Get your popcorn ready and read on. 1. Did you Hear About the Morgans? Rating: PG-13 Genre: Romantic Comedy Info: A New York couple, Paul (Hugh Grant) and Meryl (Sarah Jessica Parker), are having serious... Read More
Winter concert spreads Christmas cheer
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
December 15, 2009
The crisp cool air, a sparkling tree, bright festive lights, delightful melodies and Vice Principal Gary Scholl sipping hot cocoa by a fireplace. This was the scene that met me at the Music Department’s Winter Concert. The ensembles that performed that night included concert band, jazz... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
December 7, 2009
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of December 11, so get your popcorn ready and read on. 1. The Lovely Bones Rating: PG-13 Genre: Psychological and Supernatural Drama Release Date: Friday, December 11 Info: The movie is based on the bestselling novel,... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
December 2, 2009
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of December 4, so get your popcorn ready and read on. Brothers Rating: R Release Date: December 4 Genre: War Drama, Drama Info: “Brothers” is a gripping drama about two brothers who are complete opposites. Sam Cahill... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
November 29, 2009
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of November 27, so get your popcorn ready and read on. 1. Me and Orson Wells Release Date: Wednesday, November 25 Rating: PG-13 Genre: Comedy, Drama Info: A theater lover named Richard Samuels (Zac Efron) gets the... Read More
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
November 16, 2009
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of November 20, so get your popcorn ready and read on. 1. The Twilight Saga: New Moon Release Date: Friday, November 20 Genre: Romantic Fantasy, and Thriller Info: The Twilight series is about a mortal girl falling in love... Read More
“Beauty and the Beast” found its way back into our hearts
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
November 16, 2009
The amazing story of “Beauty and the Beast” was brought to life by the JC Theatre Department. This spectacular musical was by far one of the best performances in my time at JC. At first I had my doubts about this production. It is really hard to try to recreate the beloved Beast and... Read More
Movie Previews 12/8 – 12/14
Hilary Weidner, A&E Page Editor
November 10, 2009
We’re here to preview the movies that are scheduled to be released this coming week. So get your popcorn ready and read on. 1. “2012” Release Date: Friday, November 13 Genre: Sci-Fi Disaster Film Info: The Mayans predicted that on December 22, 2012, the world will end. Now, as the date... Read More
Movie Previews 11/1 – 11/7
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
November 9, 2009
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of November 6th. So get your popcorn ready and read. 1. “The Fourth Kind” Release Date: Friday November 6 Genre: Horror Info: Based on a true story, “The Fourth Kind” is a documentary about alien encounters. ... Read More