Six heroes, one movie
May 8, 2012 • Kathy Ochoa, Writer/Photographer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Movies, Top Stories
For many comic book readers The Avengers, released May 4, is a must see movie combining viewers’ favorite heroes. Known for their battle cry “Avengers assemble!” these heroes have finally made it to the big screen together. Many famous actors take the role of these heroes, including Scarlett Johansson... Read more »
The Lucky One Movie Review
April 25, 2012 • Hanna Suarez, A&E Section Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, Movies
Enthusiastic viewers filed into their local movie theaters on Friday, Apr. 20 to watch the premiere of The Lucky One, starring Zac Efron. The film is based off the novel by Nicolas Sparks and remains consistent with the book’s themes of fate and destiny. The luck—which is hinted at in the title—is... Read more »
The odds were ever in their favor
April 6, 2012 • Zaira Zamora, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Coming together to discuss their thoughts on the greatly anticipated film, The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games Book Club met on Tuesday, March 27, in room J-8, during B lunch. After taking their trip on Friday, March 23 to attend the premiere at Krikorian Premiere Theatre, the members were ready to give... Read more »
Breaking Dawn: The final installment begins
November 21, 2011 • Dinorah Acuna, Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn—Part 1 premiered on Nov. 18 and ended the year and a half wait, which had fans anxiously anticipating what would happen to the breathtaking romance of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). Calling Breaking Dawn: Part 1 the best Twilight... Read more »
Sizzling summer flicks
October 12, 2011 • Roy Mendoza, Co-copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
As the 2010-2011 school year came to an end, teens and adults all over the nation stood in linesanticipating for the release of various movies due in summer. The start of 2011 brought light to superhero movies, sci-fi thrillers, and romantic comedies. Though not every film stood out among the rest, an... Read more »
May the fourth be with you
May 11, 2011 • Anais Hinojosa, Arts & Entertainment Assistant
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Star Wars mania hit the hallways on May 4 as fans of all grades brought their lightsabers or dressed up as their favorite character in celebration of Intergalactic Star Wars Day. The word about the day solely dedicated to celebrating one of the biggest franchises in the world spread through Facebook... Read more »
Harry Potter DVD Release
April 15, 2011 • Camerynn Chase, Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 DVD was released in stores on Friday, April 15. Since it is the first half of a two-part movie, the DVD will be lacking in special features. Still, DVD sales are expected to be high due to the enormous success of the movie when it was in theatres. Anticipation... Read more »
Hanna movie review
April 13, 2011 • Brandon Pineda, News Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Not too many surprises here, just a great action flick with a sci-fi edge. Hanna (Saoirse Ronan) is a teenage girl raised in the wilderness by her Ex-CIA Operative father, Erik Heller. She is trained in advanced martial arts as well as survival skills in the wilds of —of all places—Finland. He, on... Read more »
I’d like to thank the Academy…
March 7, 2011 • Brandon Pineda
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
In what appears to be one of the worst Oscar award shows in broadcasted history, a not profound and risky idea, allowing two young “hip” actors host, displayed a grande, repulsing presentation for the most important night for the movie business. The Oscars did not have a “bam”, out of the blue... Read more »
The legacy is reborn
December 15, 2010 • Thomas Beltran
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
After 28 years Tron and its light cycles have come back for the second chapter of the classic saga to Walt Disney Production’s “Tron: Legacy,” is set to release December 17 in theaters everywhere. With upcoming actor Garret Hedlund playing his most anticipated role yet as Sam Flynn, to veteran... Read more »



