Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Review
December 13, 2010
Teresa Mathew
The lights went out and the noisy theater suddenly hushed as the audience eagerly waited for the beginning of the end. They were not to be disappointed, for everything from cinematography to handling of the original plotline was beautifully done in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows I, the first installment... [Read more]
Winter Movie Preview
December 10, 2010
Jamie Pierce, Special Features Editor
Christmas vacation is almost here everyone! Sure, that means everyone starts hearing Christmas music on the radio 24/7 and the New Years Eve/Day parties ensue, but there will also be lots of great movies that will be out for you to see. Here are some of them: December 10 The Tourist If you don’t know... [Read more]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
November 8, 2010
Natasha Azevedo , Assistant photo editor, staff reporter •
On July 14, 2009, a long line of anxious individuals wrapped around the Almaden Cinema around 10 p.m. Many were clad in long cloaks, yellow and maroon striped scarves and rounded black glasses. More significantly, almost every person present at the movie theater clenched a wand in his or her hands... [Read more]
Movie Review: The Social Network
October 12, 2010
Kristine Wheeler
“Facebook me!” Two effortless words, yet the complex background of their story is nothing so simple. The Social Network, written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by David Fincher, depicts Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) and the story behind the creation of one of the most popular... [Read more]
Easy A
October 12, 2010
Leanna Boyd
When you go to a movie that has been talked about since its previews, you sometimes expect either too much of the movie or that it will not meet your expectations. Honestly, I had my doubts about Easy A. I figured that a movie that had such great commercials could not show anything else substantially... [Read more]
Movie Review: Eat, Pray, Love
September 14, 2010
Sara Muise, Reporter
As a Pres girl, this week you have probably already eaten Apollo’s bread or cookies, prayed during Monday morning prayer, and loved the teacher that postponed your test. Among the many new movies that just came out, what better way to intrigue a Pres girl to come to the theater than a movie named Eat,... [Read more]
Summer Movies Preview
May 17, 2010
Meghan Merwin, Catherine Mote, Cecile Pham, Natasha Sosa
So many new movies are coming out this summer, but which ones are worth seeing? This dilemma is always plaguing us, but now we have recommendations. So when you are sitting there during summer vacation and do not know what to do with those boundless hours without homework, consider these. Movies are... [Read more]
Fe-nomenal: Iron Man 2 Review
May 17, 2010
Lucy Ainley
Brewing up a sequel to the blockbuster hit, Iron Man 2 was somewhat of a gamble, as is every “Part Two” to any popular film. But this second installment of billionaire-turned-super-hero Tony Stark’s (Robert Downey, Jr.) adventures was far from disappointing. Comedic veteran Jon Favreau... [Read more]
Alice in Wonderland
March 9, 2010
Monica Csikesz
March 5 was the must-see release of Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland in stunning 3D. Tim Burton directed this film as a delicious combination of over-the-top acting with lively animation. This movie was well worth the wait, and excited fans all over the world christened their budding spring season... [Read more]
Movie Review: Dear John
February 9, 2010
Katja Kane - Foempe, Specials Section-Editor
What could be more romantic than a long-distance relationship in a young girls’ eyes? The answer is nothing, unless that long distance is caused by war. In Dear John, John Tyree (Channing Tatum), a Special Forces Army sergeant, is on his two-week leave from his station in Germany. John has a hard time... [Read more]
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