‘Movies’ Archives
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“Snow White and the Huntsman” Opens June 1 A fairy tale returns to the big screen in epic proportions. “Snow White and the Huntsman” takes the classic tale up a notch. The jealous queen (Charlize Theron) sets out to destroy one fairer than she (Kristen Stewart) by [Read More]
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Award-winning author and illustrator William Joyce and co-director Brandon Oldenburg’s "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" insists the adoration of its viewers everywhere. [Read More]
Familiar faces appear again on Oscar Night
It's notoriously difficult to predict what the Academy will choose, but these films, actors and directors are the ones I believe will be frontrunners. Watch the Oscars on Feb. 25 to see if I was correct. [Read More]
St. Charles native reveals Munger Road
There are many myths about Munger Road. It is said that many years ago, a school bus full of kids was driving down Munger Road when it stalled on the tracks. As the kids were trying to push the bus of the tracks, the train came and plowed through the bus, killing everyone. [Read More]
“Breaking Dawn” sure to draw huge crowds
Vampire hype is at an all-time high as Isabella Swan and Edward Cullen prepare to exchange their wedding vows in Breaking Dawn Part One, which is set to hit theaters tomorrow. Forever is a long time when there’s a sparkly all-powerful vampire, and Bella is determined to [Read More]
“No Strings Attached” tugs at heart strings
By Sarah Arnold, Executive Editor “No Strings Attached,” starring Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman, takes a new spin on the typical romantic comedy. Portman plays an insensitive doctor with no time for a relationship, while heartthrob Kutcher is only looking [Read More]
Gnomeo and Juliet: an adorable, light-hearted love story
By Sarah Arnold, Executive Editor There have been many takes on Romeo and Juliet’s forbidden love, but none like this. | With the background of Elton John’s hits and a little Lady Gaga as well, Touchstone pictures portrays the timeless love story with adorable [Read More]
“Tangled” is Disney at its best
"Tangled" is a beautiful love story, a magical comedy and a fairy tale to hold close to the heart forever. [Read More]
The top 10 of 2010:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1, left viewers on the edge of their seats, waiting in suspense as Harry, Ron and Hermione work to destroy pieces of Voldemort’s soul. [Read More]
Rent it: Adventureland
By Sarah Arnold, Editor Witty Em Lewin (Kristen Stewart) and quirky James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg) meet while working their summer job at a local amusement park during the summer of 1987. Together they experience passion, good times and obstacles that have the ability to [Read More]
Rent it: Adventureland
By Sarah Arnold, editor Witty Em Lewin (Kristen Stewart) and quirky James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg) meet while working their summer job at a local amusement park during the summer of 1987. | Together they experience passion, good times and obstacles that have the ability to [Read More]