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‘Burnt’ movie plot not so hot

November 13, 2015

Story by Adam Winn, Staff writer In the newly released drama “Burnt,” one of the lines spoken by Bradley Cooper’s character is, “If...

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Matthew McConaughey stars in “Interstellar,” a futuristic thriller about a man who has to save mankind.

‘Interstellar’ cast, visuals impress

November 14, 2014

Like many people, I had no idea what I was walking into when I purchased my ticket to see Christopher Nolan’s newest film, “Interstellar.” To...

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Johnny, an arrogant, young gambler in “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.”

Sin City sequel worth the wait

August 29, 2014

In today’s world, we see unimaginable acts of violence every day; however, films are always there to act as a gateway to something more. Through...

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A-list actors, including Morgan Freeman and Johnny Depp, star in “Transcendence,” which premiered April 18.

Technology lives in ‘Transcendence’

April 25, 2014

As a culture, we can be amazed by the advancement of technology. Whether it is computers, cell phones or cars, the question has always been: when will...

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Schwarzenegger stars in the action-packed movie “Sabotage,” which was released in theaters March 28.

Schwarzenegger is back and brutal

April 4, 2014

For quite some time, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been the go-to actor for action movies. From films such as “Predator,” “The Terminator” series...

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Artemisia, played by Eva Green, shoots a flaming arrow toward the enemy’s wooden ships during a battle scene of “300: Rise of an Empire.”

‘300: Rise of an Empire’ has Spartan power

March 13, 2014

In 2006, moviegoers were introduced to the legendary Spartan warriors, known as the “300.” Now, eight years later, the story continues. Based...

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Emily Browning and Kit Harington are an the explosive couple in ‘Pompeii.” The movie was released in theaters Feb. 21.

‘Pompeii’ erupts with love and loss

February 28, 2014

You can’t outrun lava. A trend in the movie industry is to take a piece of history and create a lengthy film in the hopes of getting people interested....

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Miles Teller, Zac Efron and Michael B. Jordan play three friends who place a bet on staying single in the film “That Awkward Moment.”

‘Bromantic comedy’ switches perspective

February 7, 2014

Three guys hitting the clubs, looking for chicks and living the high life is the surface plot of “That Awkward Moment.” But, like any typical romantic...

‘I, Frankenstein’ revives old plot: New release includes familiar story, action-packed scenes

‘I, Frankenstein’ revives old plot: New release includes familiar story, action-packed scenes

January 31, 2014

It’s alive! Whether it’s date night or a time for some personal relaxation, a movie with good-looking actors and a large amount of action-oriented...

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New releases as well as old favorites are available to rent at Family Video.

Students weigh pros, cons of movie viewing

November 8, 2013

Whether people prefer to dress up for a night out or snuggle under a blanket in the comfort of their underwear, watching movies is a form of entertainment...

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“Bad Grandpa,” which was released Oct. 23, cost $15 million to make and has made $79,658,000 at the box office as of Nov. 6.

‘Bad Grandpa’ fails to see the light

November 8, 2013

SPOILER ALERT   I’m sure we can all remember the first time we saw Johnny Knoxville and the rest of the guys from the “Jackass” group,...

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Chloe Grace Moretz (left) plays Carrie in the 2013 version of the movie, while Sissy Spacek (right) portrays Carrie in the 1976 version.

‘Carrie’ remake matches expectations

October 25, 2013

Whenever there is a great movie, it is only logical that the movie gets remade 30 years later, and it is usually a disaster. Case in point, “The Great...

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