By Emmanuel Gutierrez |Asst. Features Editor| "Interstellar," directed by Christopher Nolan, is an ambitiously crafted technical marvel, successfully firing on all chambers of the human heart. The film takes place in the not-too-distant future. Armies and other extravagant, nationally funded institutions have been cut—including NASA—focusing all efforts in agricultural production. Like a second-coming of the Dust Bowl, dust storms strike, causing respiratory problems in farming communities, essentially making the occupation suicidal. Corn becomes the only crop that will grow in the earth—soon to no longer be the exception. Mathew McConaughey plays Cooper, an … [Read more...] about “Interstellar” A cinematic journey through space
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Escape the summer heat with upcoming blockbusters
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| The blockbuster movies, coming summer soon to a theater near you, will make you laugh, cry, sit on the edge of your seat and are loaded with realistic looking special effects. Get your ticket stubs ready for the five highly anticipated movies, offering you an escape to a cool theater to beat the summer heat. “This is the End” revolves around a group of friends struggling to survive during the Apocalypse and arguing over the last Milky Way candy bar. This hilarious movie sports a talented cast, including James Franco, Jonah Hill, and Seth Rogen. The cast’s strong comedic timing becomes apparent in the trailer, as well as presenting a reason for … [Read more...] about Escape the summer heat with upcoming blockbusters