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Review: “The 15:17 to Paris”: Real-life drama derails in film debut
- Campus Life
- March 1, 2018
When you tell certain stories, some thought should be put into how you want them to be interpreted and absorbed. In the case of adapting them for the screen, some of these stories benefit from being portrayed as feature films. Films with ensemble casts can accurately recreate stories and deliver strong performances, which elicit appropriate
READ MOREMovie Review: “The Greatest Showman” a sanitized spectacle
- Campus Life
- February 1, 2018
Everybody enjoys seeing one form of entertainment or another. Whether it be a movie, theatrical performance, sporting event or concert, there is always something out there that can provide a temporary escape for people and put smiles on their faces. There are also kinds of entertainment, however, that pose questions like, “To what lengths and
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Put Your Records On: Dr. Dog
- Campus Life
- April 20, 2012
Don’t be like my brother. Don’t waste five years of your life choosing to not listen to Dr. Dog.
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‘Lockout’ space abduction fails to capture interest
- Uncategorized
- April 20, 2012
I am a self-proclaimed film buff, film geek, movie nerd; you name it, it’s me! I own over 800 movies, which line the ceiling of my bedroom, so when I was given the opportunity to do a movie review, I jumped on it. Movies are sort of my thing: I eat, breathe and sleep films.
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“Albert Nobbs” fails to capture reviewer’s attention
- Uncategorized
- March 25, 2012
I am sure that we have all seen a sad movie at some point, but probably none like the film “Albert Nobbs.” Some viewers may even say that “Albert Nobbs” takes sadness to a whole different level. I must say that I found this film to be both sad and unusual. The film is based
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Verizon Wireless releases HTC Rezound and Droid Xyboard
- News
- March 22, 2012
Verizon Wireless has recently released a new HTC smartphone and a new PC tablet from Motorola Mobility. The phone, the HTC Rezound, was released in stores this past fall on Nov. 14, while the Xyboard tablet came out on Dec. 9. Both the Rezound and the Xyboard run on Verizon’s newest 4G LTE network. The
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Put Your Records On: Laura Stevenson and the Cans
- Campus Life
- February 23, 2012
On the Turntable: Laura Stevenson and the Cans Genre: Folk Rock My Rating: Refreshing beats and ingenious lyrics coalesce to soothe your music soul. Before I get down to business, I just want to ask: did you watch the Grammys?! Kudos to Bon Iver for winning “Best New Artist” and “Best Alternative Album;” although, you’ve
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‘Five Minutes of Heaven’ demonstrates conflict transformation
- Features
- February 23, 2012
On Feb. 16, Elizabethtown College students had the opportunity to see a film depicting what would happen if a killer and his victim’s brother were to meet several years after the murder. “Five Minutes of Heaven” (2009), starring Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt, is based on the real-life story of Jimmy Griffin’s murder by 17-year-old
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Put Your Records On: Elvis Perkins in Dearland
- Campus Life
- February 20, 2012
On the Turntable: Elvis Perkins in Dearland Genre: Folk My rating: Try and fail to write poetry after being inspired by Elvis Perkins. The first time I heard Elvis Perkins, it was one of those beautiful moments in the car where you yell at everyone to shut up, so you can figure out who was
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