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In the age of technology, secrecy and anonymity are two commodities that are very hard to come by, especially in the entertainment industry. Movie spoilers and popular gossip websites have almost single-handedly eliminated surprises in Hollywood.
In 2009, the phrase "one crazy night" took on a whole new meaning with the release of Todd Phillips's instant classic, "The Hangover." It seemed unlikely that this popular movie could be topped until the record breaking release of the sequel on May 26.
For many students, summer is a haven for extended sleeping hours and Hollywood entertainment; school books are closed and beaches are open, while the stagnant period of movies between Christmas and April has given way to the promising start of a new season of national blockbusters. The summer of 2011 will be one to remember, with a strong lineup of films that show a trend in sequels and comic book adaptations.
As the last full month of school concludes, end-of-the-year celebrations draw near. But before seniors congregate to celebrate graduation, this year there is the conveniently-placed-on-a-Thursday holiday for all of campus to enjoy, Cinco de Mayo.
Following the complexities of Zack Snyder's film "Sucker Punch," its soundtrack reinforces the message that chaos and beauty can coexist.
March 17 is known across the world as St. Patrick's Day, a feast day for the patron saint of Ireland.
For a significant portion of this generation's childhood, Disney has been the be-all, end-all of entertainment in regard to animation. Many of us of can navigate through the sea of memories of our childhood with the help of characters like Ariel the mermaid and Buzz Lightyear. It was not until the turn of the new millennium that the tides began to flow in favor of a new animation studio.
Westerns typically conjure images of actors like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne--not so much an animated chameleon. While Eastwood and Wayne shaped the classic image of the American cowboy, on March 4 that image may change in the minds of some with the release of "Rango."
At some point or another in childhood, you may have thought about what it would be like to don a costume and venture into the night to fight crime like your favorite comic book heroes.
In 1982, Disney began to explore the then unknown potential of computers with the production of the science fiction film, "Tron." The premise of this movie explored the inner-workings of computer software by pitting different programs against each other in classic arcade games like Centipede and Pong.
Since today's generation has been old enough to hold a joystick, the annual Christmas list has been filled with countless video games and the consoles they require. While the once popular Nintendo 64 and Playstation were at the top of those lists, they have long since faded away to make room for newer consoles like Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. As technology has evolved, these systems have only improved the experience of gamers everywhere with greatly detailed games as well as high-tech ways in which they can play them. This holiday season will mark another stage in video game history with the release of several new titles and introduction of some new gaming tools.
For years, super-villains ranging from Magneto to the Joker have tried countless times to take over the world or destroy their superhero nemesis. These plans have always seemed flawed because they propose a crucial question; what would the villain do with their time if they succeeded? There would be no more "good guys" to battle or nations to fall prey to their nefarious devices. In all the years of the hero/enemy relationship no one has ever tried to examine this concept until now. DreamWorks Pictures newest movie, "Megamind," explores this theory in a not so classic way.
Get out the blue body paint: the excitement of basketball season has begun. While the games are fun on their own, Pirates fans looking to prolong their day's outing in Newark can find many affordable restaurants within walking distance of the arena.
For years people of all nations have flocked to the cultural crossroads of the world that is New York City. Like a good salad, these diverse groups come together to form one of the most fascinating and eccentric landscapes on the planet.
When it comes to crime in the movies, one would think that it's all been said and done before. New crime films cannot overshadow the success of classics like "Heat" or "Scarface."
In 2005 the CW network brought us "Supernatural," a series that chronicles the exploits of two brothers, Sam and Dean Winchester, who travel the country fighting demons and other paranormal creatures.
It is a simple fact that as the times change so must the styles and trends. The American film industry is no exception, more specifically the action/adventure genre. In recent years we have seen countless displays of martial arts, new weapons, and ever more complex and thought-provoking heroes.
We have all had images and ideas that seem so real in the moment. Yet as soon as we wake up, we can barely remember what they were altogether. The phenomenon of dreaming seems like such a difficult topic that it would be impossible to use as a film's premise. If that is the case, though, then it seems Christopher Nolan has done the impossible in his latest, "Inception."
In 1999, Laurence Fishburne indelibly changed the movie industry with just 3 simple words: "Free your mind." Fishburne's advice in "The Matrix" seemingly inspired directors, as cinema's special effects became more advanced and the makeup of films changed: stories became grounded in physical landscapes as well as the inner workings of the human mind. The latest edition to this trend in filmmaking is Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller, "Inception."
In 1999, Laurence Fishburne indelibly changed the movie industry with just 3 simple words: "Free your mind." Fishburne's advice in "The Matrix" seemingly inspired directors, as cinema's special effects became more advanced and the makeup of films changed: stories became grounded in physical landscapes as well as the inner workings of the human mind. The latest edition to this trend in filmmaking is Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller, "Inception."
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