With J.K. Rowling’s announcement of three more films, it seems as if authors keep expanding their stories until there are no secrets left. Readers and viewers are never satisfied with what writers have to offer, leading to unnecessary spin-offs.
Arts, Movies
Jason Bateman Gets Into Trouble With Directorial Debut ‘Bad Words’
By: Grace Godvin
Bateman’s Bad Words lacks a unique storyline and mostly relies on mean-spirited humor for laughs.
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Noah’ Goes Overboard With Special Effects
By: Amy Chappelhow
The story of God’s creation and the fall of Adam and Eve is told numerous times, and although aspects of this retelling are visually interesting, this film makes no attempt at realism with its CGI.
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‘3 Days To Kill’ Thriller Is Poorly Executed
By: Cameron Harding
McGinty’s 3 Days To Kill is a confused compilation of comedy and drama elements, with meager characters and an unimpressive action plot.
Arts, Movies, Column
Learning About Love, Actually
Love is perfect in the movies, but in life, there’s no script for relationships.
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Remake Of 1987 Film Is ‘RoboCop’-Out
The newest version of Verhoeven’s ‘RoboCop’ has a strong cast and visual effects, but doesn’t strive to be anything other than a modern action movie.
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Feste’s Drama Rendered Insignificant With ‘Endless’ Romance Themes
In case moviegoers haven’t seen enough 20-somethings play high school students, 25-year-old Gabriella Wilde plays the lanky, extremely privileged Jade Butterfield (a name which somehow evokes both nursery rhymes and exotic dancing), continuously described as the social outcast of her high school who could always be found “with her nose in a book” (although no such books ever appear on screen).
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Cats, Chairs, And Comedy: Sundance Shorts Showcase Variety
By: Anne Donnelly
Four Sundance film shorts impress viewers with varied characters and exploration of genre and theme.
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‘Labor Day’ Breaks From Commonality
By: Catherine Gizelis
Jason Reitman, director of Juno, successfully breaks into the romantic drama genre with Labor Day, as it challenges the viewer’s emotional expectations.
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Hudgens Struggles To Convince In Drama ‘Gimme Shelter’
By: Cameron Harding
Despite a compelling premise, Gimme Shelter disappoints with its dull writing and poor acting.
