“Hunger Games” lives up to hype
March 29, 2012 • Libby Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
“The Hunger Games” began as a book series, but the film adaptation of the first novel hit the big screen Friday Mar. 23. The film by far lived up to the hype of critics and will please fans of the books. The movie begins in District 12 of Panem. Panem is a fictional version of the future of the United... Read more »
“A Thousand Words” Doesn’t Leave Crowds Speechless
March 29, 2012 • Allison Doll, Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
What would you say if you only had a thousand words to say and when you used them up you would die? In Eddie Murphy’s new movie “A Thousand Words” he plays a money hungry, truth stretching business man, Jack McCall who finds himself in the middle of a business deal gone wrong. After stretching... Read more »
Chronicle exceeds expectations
March 27, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
After getting several good reviews from the critics, it turns out that they had every reason to. In Josh Trank’s film “Chronicle,” starring Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, and Michael B. Jordan, you’re in for one heck of a trip. The whole movie was recorded from a simple video camera, using the rapidly... Read more »
“Act of Valor” leaves you inspired
March 27, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
By Jacob Law Sugarbeet In an interesting twist on the traditional war movie, “Act of Valor” is another war based movie that is capturing America’s attention, and filling the seats at the theatre. The movie is about U.S. Navy Seal operations, and the personal difficulties it puts on their... Read more »
Both sides will agree on “This Means War”
March 8, 2012 • Leslie Ford, Writer/Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Finally a movie for both genders to enjoy. “This Means War” is a new release that provides the watchers with an action-packed comedy, plus a little bit of romance. Two of the world’s deadliest CIA agents are extremely close partners and best friends. Both are looking for a woman on top of their... Read more »
Eight qualify for State Choir
March 8, 2012 • Jeff Bogner, Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Last Saturday marked one of the many big events of the year for the choirs at Garden City High School. The annual KSHSAA All-State Choir Concert took place at the Century II multi-purpose building in Wichita. Garden City had eight performers qualify and participate in the event: Seniors Chinasa Ekweariri,... Read more »
“Project X” proves to be big hit
March 8, 2012 • Brian Clarke, Staff Writer
Filed under Movies
Every kid has a dream entering high school, and that dream is to become relevant and have people like you, but Thomas Mann, Costa Cooper, and J.B. take that dream to a whole other level when they throw the biggest, baddest party Pasadena,California has ever seen, in Todd Phillips’ “Project X”. The... Read more »
The Vow hits the theaters
February 20, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Theater seats were sold out this past weekend as the highly anticipated movie premiere of “The Vow” was finally released. Starring popular actor Channing Tatum and actress Rachel McAdams, it was sure to be a hit. The tragic yet romantic storyline advertised in television previews grasped viewers... Read more »
Joyful Noise cheers up viewer
January 20, 2012 • Hillary Hurtado, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Joyful Noise is a music-filled, heartfelt movie that tells the story of a hard working, well deserved church choir’s struggle to bring hope to their small community. When everything is going wrong and the choir is the only thing to lift up the town, gospel music is taken to the next level. The... Read more »
“Breaking Dawn” disappoints
December 1, 2011 • Abbey Campbell, Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
The fourth and final movie of “The Twilight Saga” finally hit theaters November 18th with much hype. It was only Part One and a complete waste of money. Breaking Dawn starts out with a beautiful wedding for the two lovebirds Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) and then soon... Read more »
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