‘The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe’ makes perfect family film for holiday season

December 10, 2010 • Payton Noel, J1 Contributor  
Filed under Holiday Specials, Movies

“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” the first movie of “The Chronicles of Narnia” series based upon the novels by C.S. Lewis, is the perfect movie to enjoy during the holiday season. When the four Pevensie children are forced to leave their home country due to airplane bombings... Read more »

‘Alice in Wonderland’ breathtaking, incredible

December 8, 2010 • Elizabeth Gililand, J1 Contributor  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Holiday Specials, Movies

Tim Burton’s epic film “Alice in Wonderland” hit theaters on March 5, 2010. This movie was absolutely magical with an unreal fantasy twist. This is one of Tim Burton’s best films, and it hit $319.9 million in the box office. I personally loved this movie because it rose high above my... Read more »

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part One’ worth the wait

December 7, 2010 • Chandler Shaw, Online Editor  
Filed under Movies, Uncategorized

With movie snacks in one hand and my ticket stub in the other, I moved with nervous excitement to find my group of friends in the darkened theatre. My hands were shaking, and I couldn’t tell if it was from anticipation of the movie to come, or from the blue raspberry ICEE I was holding. I, along with... Read more »

Bruno Mars innovates, entertains with debut “Doo-Wops and Hooligans”

December 7, 2010 • Jacob Flores, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

Sky rocketing to the top of the charts with stunning vocals and songwriting abilities, Bruno Mars amazes audiences of pop and hip-hop cultures alike. As an already respected songwriter and producer in the music industry, Mars burst onto radios nationwide co-writing and appearing on B.o.B.‘s “Nothin’... Read more »

‘Danger Days’ fabulous addition to American rock

December 7, 2010 • Krista Faucette, Associate Editor  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

My Chemical Romance has been known for punk-pop anthems, lyrics that spoke to angsty teens and their dark, macabre style. But with the release of their new concept album, “Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys,” the band completely reinvents itself. Released on Nov. 22, “Danger Days”... Read more »