I Am Number Four proves to be highly entertaining

Thomas Hair Staff Writer February isn’t exactly known for high-profile blockbusters and is occasionally viewed as a dumping ground for sub-par movies. Because of this, my expectations weren’t too high for the latest film from director D.J. Caruso, who is known for films such as Eagle Eye and Disturbia. Entitled I Am Number Four, Caruso’s latest work is an adaptation of the book of the same name by Pittacus Lore. I have a rough history with film adaptations of books, and although I have not read the book version of I Am Number Four, this factor only added to my suspicion that the film would be a dud. However, I Am Number Four turned out…

Tron: Legacy review

Staff Writer It should be noted that the author viewed the film in 2D as opposed to 3D or the Imax versions of the film. “The Grid: a digital frontier. I tried to picture clusters of information as they moved through the computer. What did they look like? Ships? Motorcycles? I kept dreaming of a world I thought I’d never see. And then one day… I got in.” So begins Tron: Legacy, Disney’s sequel of the 1982 classic Tron. Picking up some 20 years after the original, the film stars Garrett Hedlund as Sam Flynn, the original movies protagonists son. Hoping to find his long lost father, Kevin Flynn (reprised by Jeff Bridges), at the…

Dawn Treader sails to theaters worldwide

Thomas Hair Staff Writer “Return to magic. Return to hope. Return to Narnia.” This is the slogan plastered on every trailer and poster for the new Chronicles of Narnia movie, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Although it is by no means a groundbreaking film and has its share of mistakes, it does what it is intended to do: enchant viewers with a land of magic and untold wonders. Dawn Treader, directed by Michael Apted, was released on Friday to theaters worldwide. It is the third installment in the film adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of fantasy novels by C.S. Lewis. Fans of the book and film series alike flocked to see…

Upcoming Narnia movie opens Friday, deviates from book

Zeb White Staff Writer, Assistant Business Manager This Friday, “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” will hit theaters across America and England with much riding on this third installment of the Narnia series. The first Narnia movie, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, was a big hit with global ticked sales of $745 million. However, the second film entitled Prince Caspian only made $420 million; despite high hopes and aggressive marketing campaigns. If The Voyage of the Dawn Treader succeeds at the box office, there appears to be hope for the continuation of this seven-part series, though changes to the storyline make analysts wonder whether this can happen. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader…

Don’t Look Up, But Look Forward To The Movie Skyline

Corrina Taylor Staff Writer Throughout the course of movie history aliens have been a key part time and time again. In the movie Skyline the people of the world have been invaded by aliens. As cliche as the alien attack seems the movie had a special way of introducing the invasion. The movie started off focusing on a group of friends in Los Angeles with the female main character, Scottie Thompson, being pregnant during the time of the invasion. Which although seems insignificant is actually an important component of the story in a whole. Then the aliens start to invade the city of Los Angeles hypnotizing the characters of the story, with the blindingly blue…

AMC Grapevine renovation means competition for local dine-in dominator

Rebecca Neumann Entertainment Editor Look out, Studio Movie Grill: AMC Grapevine 30 is renovating 13 of its theaters and converting them into dine-in cinemas, which will likely compete with the long-time dine-in-theater dominator. Walking into AMC Grapevine right now, you only see a huge black wall where a hallway and bathrooms used to be. But pretty soon, it will open up, and in its place will be a bar and 13 newly renovated theaters. These theaters are different from normal because they are one of only four AMC theaters in the U.S. that will feature dining and eating areas. “The concept is pretty much the same as Studio Movie Grill, and we do hope to…

Why audiences will “like” The Social Network

By Wren Culp Staff Writer/Webmaster “PUNK. GENIUS. BILLIONAIRE.” The giant ad banner is intriguing, taunting, exciting, but more importantly, dark. The sign creates an environment that the viewer is trapped in. You don’t know what it means. You don’t know what it can mean. And if you have yet to see The Social Network, then you have no idea what it will mean. Everything that has ever been created for the masses started at one point: a crazy idea. An idea that is fully formed and understood is the most dangerous one. And once the idea is conceived ,  it is impossible to get rid of. In The Social Network, Mark Zuckerberg, played by Jesse…

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

By Jane Kim Staff Writer The newest Harry Potter theatrical trailer was just released last night. The whole cast is back in this last installation of the very successful movie series based on the wildly popular book series by J.K. Rowling. Since book 7 was so long, the producers had to cut it down into two movies. The first half is set to release on November 19 and the second is going to be released on July 15, 2011. My first impression of the trailer was, “Wow”. The trailer contains very suspenseful scenes and little snippets of the many action scenes that are sure to be epic. Voldemort has taken control of the Ministry of…

For the weekend: Sharktopus

Ashleigh Heaton Editor-in-Chief There comes a time once, maybe twice in one’s life that they are graced with a film so awful and ridiculous it is bound to be a cult classic for ages to come. Sharktopus, which airs this Saturday on the Syfy Channel at 9/8 p.m. central, is that movie. I could try to explain, but I’ll let the trailer explain for itself. Prepare yourself for two minutes of unpredictable chaos – and be sure to tune in on Saturday for the whole effect.

FRED: the Movie!

by Shelby Jurca Internet sensation Fred has exploded into such a phenomenon, that Nickelodeon is coming out with a movie, this Saturday, September 18. You will get to meet the faces behind all of the characters mentioned in Fred’s Youtube videos, and go with Fred on an epic journey to find his love, Judy, who has moved away. Bertha, who is the one helping Fred through this entire journey, and a reoccuring character in Fred’s Youtube videos, is played by iCarly’s always hilarious Jennette McCurdy. I have a feeling this movie is going to make me and anyone who watches it laugh until they pee their pants! Be sure to tune in!