Joss Whedon Does a SUPER Job on Marvel’s The Avengers
Kelsi Lerner, Staff Writer
May 7, 2012
For the past four years we’ve gotten to know Marvel’s heroes in their own solo movies. But on May 3, with the help of director and writer Joss Whedon, the Avengers have assembled. The hype surrounding this movie grew and grew since Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor came out, when the after-the-credits... Read more »
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” Not Just For Old Folks
Katie Hoskins, Editor In Chief
May 4, 2012
Director John Madden’s The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel shines with all the brilliance and charm of a British dramatic comedy and proves that having social security and a few grandkids doesn’t mean you can’t have an adventure. This is the classic story of never giving up and finding the hidden charms... Read more »
“Game Change” Portrays Palin Accurately
Julia Hass, Staff Writer
April 20, 2012
Everyone loves to hate Sarah Palin, and the newly released HBO film, Game Change, provides a startling inside look at the logic behind putting Palin on the ticket and her effect on the McCain campaign. The film opens with a 60 Minutes interview with McCain’s top campaign advisor Steve Schmidt (played... Read more »
Bully Required Viewing for Every Parent, Student, and School Administrator
Tamar McCollom, Opinion Editor
April 13, 2012
Everyone has spent months reading reviews of Bully, the new horrifying and heart-wrenching documentary on school bullying, that proclaimed it “impossible to watch” and “a parent’s worst nightmare.” But nothing can prepare you for the 94 minutes that lie ahead of you in the theater. Nothing... Read more »
Objects in Mirror Less Enchanting Than They Appear
Sophia Bollag, Managing Editor
March 30, 2012
Mirror Mirror, the latest cinematic incarnation of the Snow White fairytale, is realized in a challenging cultural environment, one for which antiquated fairytales must be feminized and in which a rival Snow White film, scheduled to be released in the summer, is right on its heels. Partway through the... Read more »
Oscar Show Meets Expectations
Julia Govan, Staff Writer
March 8, 2012
The 84th Oscars far exceeded expectations this year. Billy Crystal hosted them for his ninth time, and despite his somewhat creepy and blatantly obvious plastic surgery, he did America proud. His jokes were far edgier this time around, abandoning some of his lame, slapstick-style jokes. His classic opening... Read more »
The Lorax’s Heart-Warming Message Isn’t Just for Kids
Kate Wolffe and Maddie Nicolaisen, Staff Writers
March 2, 2012
It’s happened again. One of those wonderful, celebrated picture books from our childhood has made it to the big screen, this time in the form of a small, little furry creature speaking for the trees, the Lorax. From the creators of Despicable Me comes a hilarious and charming adaptation of the Dr.... Read more »
The Vow Doesn’t Live Up to Expectations
Katie Hoskins and Karmi Chan, Staff Writers
February 10, 2012
For months, women across the country have been enticed by the attractive stars and the intriguing storyline of the The Vow. Girls everywhere counted down the days until they could see Channing Tatum boldly fight for Rachel McAdams’ love in the romantic drama. The pairing seemed ideal, but The Vow fails... Read more »
Daniel Radcliffe Not-So-Magical in Latest Flick
Colleen Burke, Staff Writer
February 6, 2012
The Woman in Black is Daniel Radcliffe’s attempt to create a new name for himself outside of the Harry Potter movies. Still, his pale, ghostly face bares an eternal look of fear and abnormally furrowed eyebrows. The film’s plot has great potential to leave the audience screaming, however,... Read more »
Miramonte Grad in the Hunger Games
Maddie Nicolaisen, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
Miramonte alumi, Brooke Bundy gets her big Hollywood break in the upcoming film, The Hunger Games. Bundy plays Octavia, a stylist that assists the main characters in preparing for the competition. Mirador: When did you graduate, and first get started in acting? Brooke Bundy: I graduated from Miramonte... Read more »
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