Typically, I am stoked for these blockbusters when I first hear about them, but the excitement wears off once I find out that they have been edited and watered down to appeal to a more mainstream audience.
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Respect talent: don’t steal your entertainment
During the past decade, online piracy has become rampant and a blatant disregard for artistic copyright socially acceptable. Online piracy isn’t just theft, it’s theft of the very artistic talent we claim to value the most.
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X-Men 3: Flat lining end to a promising trilogy
Ryan Chartrand “X-Men: The Last Stand” is easily the most Hollywood of the “X-Men” films, but no matter how much I try to hate it, the fact remains: I want to see it again. You needn’t worry if you skipped out on the first two “X-Men” films for whatever fake reasons you may claim (the […]
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Ship sinks, so does movie
Ryan Chartrand It’s a good thing Greek gods don’t interfere with humanity anymore or else everyone involved in the production of “Poseidon” would have found themselves impaled by a trident and their homes buried in the sea. “Poseidon” tells the story of a luxurious ocean liner that sails into a wave from hell that flips […]
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The Da Vinci Code
I entered “The Da Vinci Code” expecting the most over-hyped film of the year. After seeing it, however, I realized I’d just seen one of the most over-criticized films of the year. Whether you’re a Christian or an Atheist, open- or closed-minded, “The Da Vinci Code” will please everyone.
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Experience Palestine through the eyes of 'Arna's Children'
Christina Casci Israel versus Palestine. A war that has been going on for years. People are dying every day in both countries, but both think they are right. Who is right? Or more importantly, whose right is it to determine the answer? “Arna’s Children,” a documentary by Juliano Mer Khamis, tells the story of Arna […]
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'An American Haunting' poorly rivals M: I-3
Ryan Chartrand Believe it or not, other films actually do come out on the same day that “Mission: Impossible” films make their debut. I’ve regretted twice now missing out on other films that have been overlapped by Tom Cruise’s shining glory. Of course, the first time I decide to skip a “Mission: Impossible” flick happens […]
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Film changes world, one paper clip at a time
Guilt. It is something all human beings deal with; some more than others. It is the nauseating churning of your stomach when you lie to a friend or parent. It is the shameful heat felt inching up your face when you know you’ve made a mistake. Or it is the indescribably painful physical repercussion of remaining silent, paralyzed by hatred and fear, in the face of evil.
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A 'Silent' new awakening
Ryan Chartrand “Doom,” “Resident Evil,” “Super Mario Bros.” These are only a few of the disappointing films that have stained theaters for the past decade, an era that many gamers and moviegoers have tried to forget. The words “Silent Hill,” however, mark a new era. If there has ever been a more dire need for […]
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Where have all the 'Scary Movies' gone?
Ryan Chartrand The “Scary Movie” series has been on a downward spiral ever since its comedy shifted from R-rated to PG-13 humor. With the Wayans brothers no longer aboard the writing team and only a few worthy horror movies to parody, the latest in the series, “Scary Movie 4,” should have been a complete failure. […]
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All-star cast melts down competition in 'Ice Age' sequel
Kelly Cope “Ice Age: The Meltdown” is the perfect sequel to the first “Ice Age.” With ample humor to keep audience members of all ages entertained, the film’s interactions are what make the movie worth watching. The premise is simple. The original crew of Manny, a mammoth; Sid, a sloth; Diego, a saber-tooth tiger; and […]