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Oscars Make History as Bigelow Pioneers

The Associated Press March 10, 2010

LOS ANGELES – Kathryn Bigelow played field commander to bring her raw, relentless Iraq War thriller The Hurt Locker to the screen. After her film triumphed at the Academy Awards with six prizes...

In the Theatres and Down the Rabbit Hole…

Carole McFaddan March 10, 2010

First thing’s first, “Why is a Raven like a Writing Desk?” Make sure to get out to see Alice in Wonderland to find out the answer to this riddle! Alice’s [Adventures] in Wonderland is a...

Preliminary Ratings Show Oscars Up Over Last Year

The Associated Press March 10, 2010

NEW YORK – Early indications are that an Academy Awards telecast where The Hurt Locker topped the popular Avatar for best picture was popular with viewers. The Nielsen Co.'s overnight measurement...

Crazies in Crazy Town

Carole McFaddan March 3, 2010

Let’s meet The Crazies. There are only 1,200 residents of Ogden Marsh, Iowa, but it’s 100% American soil and all about Main Street. Everyone knows everyone, and local sheriff David Dutton (Timothy...

Cop Out Brings Laughs and Action to Big Screen

Charlie Diguglielmo March 3, 2010

The age old dilemma stands before movie-goers time after time. What do I want to see? Comedy, action, drama…there are just way too many to pick from! Well, movie fans, it seems that there is a movie...

Everything is Strange on Shutter Island

Carole McFaddan February 23, 2010

It's 1954 and United States marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo Dicaprio) and his new partner Chuck (Mark Ruffalo) are assigned to investigate the disappearance of a murdering patient from Boston's Shutter...

Not Much of a Howl for The Wolfman

Stephen Acevedo February 17, 2010

Howling its way into theaters this Friday, I must say that I was thrilled to go see The Wolfman. Upon leaving the theater however, I couldn’t help but feel let down. The movie was overall mediocre and...

Lightning Thief Strikes Short

Alex Gardner February 17, 2010

When you think of a Greek god, you think of someone strong, poised, and confident. You would likely expect the same characteristics of their offspring. Instead, Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman) is a daydreaming,...

Oscar Nominees Share Lunch, Light and Sober Talk

The Associated Press February 17, 2010

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Sandra Bullock spoke of maintaining a good work ethic for years to come. Woody Harrelson spoke of soldiers. Carey Mulligan spoke about bumping butts with Quentin Tarantino. This...

Bad Flick? Not So Much

Sara McGuire February 17, 2010

So, here’s the deal. I went to see Valentines Day with my roommate this past Friday night. The critics have been slamming it, it’s been getting trashed everywhere, and the only people who really seem...

Is He Really a Law Abiding Citizen?

Ashley Bogdanski February 9, 2010

This past week’s SCOPE movie was Law Abiding Citizen, a crime, drama, action, and thriller film. Law Abiding Citizen stars Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx and takes place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The...

Dear John Brings Heartbreaking Novel to Life

Carole McFaddan February 9, 2010

Dear John is a film set in Wilmington, North Carolina and various military bases in Iraq from 2000 to 2006. It is originally adapted from the three part Nicholas Sparks novel Dear John. Following the life...

From Paris With Love is a Chess Game of Action!

Tom Chieppo February 9, 2010

Imagine playing a game of chess with a worthy U.S. ambassador of the CIA. You choose a path: the white pieces represent the FBI operative agents, or the dark pieces represent the terrorists. Take this...

Legion Brings Religion and Thrills to Screen

Alex Gardner February 3, 2010

Legion brings an interesting mix of mythology, action, and a hint of suspense to the silver screen in an apocalyptic spiritual thriller. Set in a remote desert in the southwest United States, a young woman...

Extraordinary Measures Delivers

Natalie Brandt February 3, 2010

Truth is often more compelling than fiction, and filmgoers love a heartfelt human interest story. Extraordinary Measures seems to have everything going for it: A touching story based on the best-selling...

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