By Daniel DeMarco |Copy Editor| Sony Pictures decided to cancel the release of the new film, The Interview― what a disgrace. This decision is contemptible; plain and simple. Sony should not have cancelled the film release. The Interview has been courting controversy since it was introduced, as it is a film in which the main plot involves assassinating the current-leader of North Korea, Kim-Jong Un. Keep in mind that the film is a comedy portraying the concept in a satirical fashion, ultimately making a mockery of the whole concept. Of course, the only source of controversy to the making and release of the film was North Korea. Kim-Jong Un made threatening statements and … [Read more...] about Sony proves to be weak under fear
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Neighbors Film Review
By Taylor Vermillion | Staff Writer | The comedic stylings of Seth Rogen combined with the frat-boy mentality of Zac Efron make for the epic summer movie “Neighbors.” The duo join forces with other A-list celebrities, including Rose Byrne, famous for her role in “Bridesmaids,” and Dave Franco, the younger brother of megastar James Franco. Several other comedy all-stars make a few surprise cameos as well. The film centers around Mac Radner (Rogen) and his wife Kelly (Byrne) who play a blissfully happy married couple with a new house and adorable baby girl. Everything seems perfectly ideal for the couple until they discover that the house next door has been purchased by … [Read more...] about Neighbors Film Review
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
‘50/50’ gives cancer an honest treatment
By Marissa Graham |Staff Writer| Seth Rogen’s new movie is fifty percent comedy and fifty percent tragedy. The movie 50/50 has laughter, sadness and everything in between. This movie is more than a movie about cancer, but an original movie about betrayal, friendship, love and survival. This is by far one of the best movies of 2011. The movie is about a 27-year-old man named Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who was diagnosed with a rare cancer. There is a 50 percent chance that he will live and 50 percent chance he will not. Adam and his support team struggle with him being sick. Adam’s overbearing mother (Anjelica Huston) wants to cradle her son back to health, but Adam rejects her … [Read more...] about ‘50/50’ gives cancer an honest treatment