Scholastic Press Association First Place with Special Merit
San Joaquin Valley Student Press Association First Place
A love-hate relationship is arguably the most complex form of interaction that two people can have. It brings up confusing scenarios that often leave one to wonder if the insults are a form of flattery or a form of pure viciousness. In Leap Year, the love-hate relationship between the characters is a key element of the film.
Filled with action sequences from start to finish, 2012 is nothing more than a battle of special effects. This depiction of the world falling apart, however, is not Roland Emmerich’s first attempt at destroying humanity. With other films under his belt such as The Day After Tomorrow and Independence Day, Emmerich is experienced in the category off killing off mankind.
Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat starred in the horror film, Paranormal Activity, which was released Friday, October 2. While Oren Peli produced the motion picture for under $15,000, the movie managed to rake in over $62.5 million in ticket sales.
by Ben Sagaser
The new high school time-warp comedy 17 Again starring Zac Efron hit theaters this past Friday winning the top spot at the weekend box office with an estimated $24 million. The film’s plot revolves around the teen star’s character Mike who at 37 finds himself one morning 17…again! This plot may seem very familiar because it is. After Back to the Future, Peggy Sue Got Married and 3 remakes of Freaky Friday, the plot is hardly ground-breaking.
by Liz McCully
Tabbed as the first great feel-good movie of the year, Confessions of a Shopaholic does not disappoint. This lighthearted comedy is complimented with a fitting cast starring Isla Fisher as Rebecca Bloomwood, the struggling shopaholic, and Hugh Dancy as Luke Brandon, Rebecca’s ingenious magazine editor at Successful Savings.
by Scott Wilkinson
Cold War-era science fiction received a touch up last Friday, December 12 as the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still opened. The film revolves around the judgment of mankind by mysterious and powerful aliens. It’s a classic science fiction concept that is tarnished by flat acting and a botched translation of themes.
by Benjamin Sagaser
The highly anticipated James Bond movie Quantum of Solace hit theaters last Friday, November 14. The film ushers in a new era for Bond films with many changes to the now tiring 007 formula. Reprising his role as the barrier breaking blonde bond is Daniel Craig. More attuned to his character, Craig reveals [...]
