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Guillermo Del Toro's "The Strain" re-invents vampires

Guillermo Del Toro’s “The Strain” re-invents vampires

Sean Koepfinger, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2014

While vampires have been a movie and TV staple for a long time, the age of supernatural teen dramas may be coming to an end. FX’s new vampire thriller, “The Strain,” is reviving the undead creature’s horror roots in a series that can only be described as contagious. Created...

Guardians of the Galaxy: The Interstellar Comedy of the Summer

Guardians of the Galaxy: The Interstellar Comedy of the Summer

Tresa Rentler, Staff Reporter
August 23, 2014

With the buzz of Days of Future Past  and Captain America: The Winter Soldier dying down, Guardians of the Galaxy has become the next great hit in Marvel’s rapidly released line of films. Raking in a staggering $93.4 million its opening weekend, Guardians has become one of...

The Leftovers: "Cairo" Reviewed

The Leftovers: “Cairo” Reviewed

Cameron Dunn, Staff Reporter
August 22, 2014

It seems that the reason people are afraid to watch The Leftovers is the fact that it comes from LOST co-creator, Damon Lindelof. They figure no questions will be answered and no mysteries will be solved. Although the ultimate mystery of why people disappeared is unlikely to...

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”: A hollow shell of a movie

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”: A hollow shell of a movie

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
August 6, 2014

I'm going to start off this article by clearing the air right up front. By no means am I, or have I ever been a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan, so before everyone jumps down my throat for being just another pissed off superfan, I will assure you that I am not. If I'm being...

“Into The Storm”: 100% chance of tornados and enjoyment?

“Into The Storm”: 100% chance of tornados and enjoyment?

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
August 5, 2014

Opening this Friday, August 8th in theaters everywhere is the pulse pounding natural disaster flick “Into The Storm.” Helmed as a modernized “Twister” told through a found footage, documentary style, “Into The Storm” is a surprisingly enjoyable feature. The stories...

"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes:" A wonderful nod to the franchises history

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes:” A wonderful nod to the franchises history

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
July 13, 2014

A few months ago I made an entry into my column “Out of My Element” featuring the 1968 classic movie, “The Planet of the Apes.” In it, I described in great detail my love of the “Planet of the Apes” series (to read it, click here). The latest entry into the film...

"Tammy" is more of the same for Melissa McCarthy

“Tammy” is more of the same for Melissa McCarthy

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
July 7, 2014

When I first saw the trailer for “Tammy,” one thing crossed my mind. Does Melissa McCarthy play the same character in every single movie? You know what I’m talking about. She’s a big girl with a big personality who wears T-shirts and sweatpants and who, despite what she...

"22 Jump Street:" A sequel that's . . . good?

“22 Jump Street:” A sequel that’s . . . good?

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
June 11, 2014

I'll be the first to say it. Sequels have a tendency to turn out bad.  I don't want to make any sweeping generalizations here, but sequels usually take everything you love about a first movie and mangle it with overly simplified, highly formulaic stories that make characters...

"Maleficent": The truth behind Disney's greatest villain

“Maleficent”: The truth behind Disney’s greatest villain

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
May 29, 2014

Maleficent flies into theatres May 30th, setting itself up as the family friendly alternative to just about everything else currently in theaters. Boasting a notable leading lady, a universe chalk full of CGI and a story we all know and love, Maleficent is a fun movie that is...

"Godzilla:" The lizard is king again

“Godzilla:” The lizard is king again

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
May 15, 2014

On May 16, Godzilla will smash his way into theaters for the first time in more than ten years, but is the lizard kings return to the silver screen as big as everyone has been saying it is? To say people have high hopes would be an understatement, heck I was one of them. If you’ve...