‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’ exciting blend
February 2, 2012 • Austin Musgrave, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, General Opinion, Movies
If you enjoy cliff-hanging suspense, explosive action, mystery and humor, then your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to see “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” in theatres now. The film is well-rounded with plenty of excitement, puzzles and good laughs. Music creates a suspenseful mood that... Read more »
Classic animated tale tops live-action film: Both ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ movies worth a view
December 20, 2011 • Kori Adair, J1 Contributor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
I was raised on Dr. Seuss books, so naturally, I make time every holiday season to sit down and watch the cartoon and the live movie version of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. With over-the-top costumes and a loveable bad guy, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is very entertaining. These films... Read more »
‘Muppets’ movie surprises with modern wit, classic feel
December 20, 2011 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Having awoken from my post Thanksgiving meal coma, I walked into the movie theater with my family to see “The Muppets” and was greeted by a sea of children. “Oh fantastic,” I thought. With expectations of an adolescent movie on my mind, I was not expecting to walk out 98 minutes later singing... Read more »
‘The Three Musketeers’ revamp falls short
November 2, 2011 • Maisie Dyer, Staff Reporter
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
If you are about to whip out your wallet to go see the newest rendition of ‘The Three Musketeers’ with the hope that it will be an amazing remake of the classic tale, I suggest you stick to the classic . This remake has taken the classic Three Musketeers and ‘modernized’... Read more »
Re-release of The Lion King brings back memories, teaches new lessons
October 19, 2011 • Jayden Beatty, Associate Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Disney movies, in my childhood, gave me daydreams, taught me valuable lessons and later brought me laughter when I understood the hidden innuendos. My favorite Disney movie by far is “The Lion King.” This cinematic adventure from my childhood was re-released into theaters in advance of the release... Read more »
Palace Coffee Company serves up new culture for town square
October 18, 2011 • Chandler Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Restaurant Reviews
Hot java, cool people and warm feelings await you at Palace Coffee Company, Canyon’s newest hangout on the Square. Palace, which opened its doors in July in the first floor of the Smith Building, is a fusion of coffee culture, local art and musicians and feels much like a hole-in-the-wall coffee shop... Read more »
Madden ’12 pumps game past ’11
September 9, 2011 • Trevor Ferril, Copy Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Games
This offseason in football has been quite hectic on both the professional and college level. The NFL lockout stole most of the show, and players have had little time before the preseason games to get back into their stride. The lockout also affected EA Sports as they had to delay the release of Madden... Read more »
‘Sucker Punch’ breathtaking, impressive
April 19, 2011 • Krista Faucette, Associate Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
If you’re expecting a raunchy, violent romp of a film with Zack Snyder’s “Sucker Punch,” you truly will be unprepared. The movie blurs all lines of reality, and the viewer has to try to realize just what is going on in the fantasy and the real worlds. It’s filled with amazing visual... Read more »
Winning, winning: Thrill of victory guides group through retail safari
April 14, 2011 • Abby Velasquez, J1 Contributor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life
It has already been ten minutes since the last clue and the enemy was nowhere to be found. The group looked around at everyone frantically. Why did everyone have to pick today to be at the mall? We thought frantically about the last clue: “The name is the brother of a popular show on Nickelodeon.”... Read more »
‘TRON: Legacy’ brings digital world to life
January 24, 2011 • Krista Faucette
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
The game has changed. TRON: Legacy, a direct sequel to the 1982 cult favorite TRON, is quite possibly one of the best movies released during this school year. With breathtaking special effects, a seamless blending of 2D and 3D, and an engaging story line, the film caters not only to technology nerds... Read more »
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