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Review: ‘Safe Haven’ is one of the best movie adaptations of Nicholas Spark’s novels

By Chandler Baker, staff writer While the typical Nicholas Sparks novel is usually filled with a heart-wrenching sap story about two people falling in love, the new adaptation Safe Haven is as much a dark thriller as it is a … Continue reading

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Death of animals during production of ‘The Hobbit’ sparks controversy over allegations of animal cruelty

By Chandler Baker & Keile Kropf, staff writers The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is making headlines, but not necessarily for the right reasons. The movie, based on the classic trilogy written by J.R.R Tolkien, is expected to crash the box … Continue reading

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Review: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ brings a real-life story to the big screen

By Cory Waltrip, editor-in-chief There are so many movies out this holiday season, and it’s hard to decide which flicks to see. Silver Linings Playbook is a must-see. It may not be the most high-profile film that is out right … Continue reading

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Review: Book vs. Movie — ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ is a split decision

By Chandler Baker, staff writer Perks of Being a Wallflower, written and directed by Stephen Chbosky, is a whirlwind of first dates, mix-tapes, drugs and those awkward encounters with the opposite sex all put into one.  Coming from someone who … Continue reading

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Review: “Pitch Perfect’ is different take on song and dance

By Keile Kropf, staff writer Among the popular shows Glee and American Idol and the movies Step Up and Joyful Noise, Pitch Perfect has found its place in popular national entertainment that revolves around the arts. Opening on Oct. 5, … Continue reading

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Review: ‘The Avengers,’ Marvel’s latest success story

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, staff writer Earlier this summer on May 4, countless super fans and soon-to-be Marvel fanatics joined together, eager to see what topped surveys as the most anticipated summer movie of the year. The Avengers, shattered the previously … Continue reading

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Review: ‘The Lucky One’ lacks compatible personalities

By Chandler Baker, staff writer Nicholas Sparks may crank out best sellers that turn into romantic dramas, but his most previous movie The Lucky One did not have the romantic electricity that other Sparks’ novels did, such as The Notebook.  … Continue reading

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Review: Time crunch left ‘Hunger Games’ a very different story

By Joey Danaher, assistant editor After reading the Hunger Games trilogy in a matter of days, I grew attached to the characters and was determined to find out the outcome of their destiny. To be honest, what kept me reading … Continue reading

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Review: ‘Hunger Games’ books are great, but will the movie live up to them?

By Eliot Meade, staff writer My friend recently loaned me her copy of The Hunger Games, and like many teens, I have become addicted. I must inform you that I don’t often read books outside of school. I rarely am … Continue reading

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Review: ‘The Vow’ is a funny but forgettable romantic comedy

By Chandler Baker, staff writer (Editor’s note: spoiler alert) It doesn’t take much for Dear John’s Channing Tatum and The Notebook’s Rachel McAdams good chemistry and compatible personalities to rack up over $41.2 million in their new love story The … Continue reading

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