Cartoon It may be a cartoon, but it’s still a classic. Lady and The Tramp (1955) is a love story that everyone can appreciate. It’s the classic tale of a rough-and-tumble rogue who wins the heart of a prim and proper lady, told through canine characters and animation that only classic Disney can deliver. The [...] [...more]
Once again Peter Jackson takes us on a magical journey through Middle Earth, the fictional realm of Dwarves, Goblins and of course, Hobbits, in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Jackson’s latest entry in the series, adapted for the screen from J.R.R. Tolkein’s popular series of novels, is overall an enjoyable experience, very accurate to the [...] [...more]
To the Editor: This is a comment regarding your recent article about the “Top 10 WORST Holiday Movies”. As I skimmed that edition of The Broadside, I had to do a double-take when I saw that “Elf” was listed as the #1 worst holiday movie. I certainly am not writing to proclaim that Elf is [...] [...more]
Few people take holiday movies seriously, and these films are the reason. Whether it’s a hammy headlining actor, terrible directing or bad screenwriting, these holiday movies make us want to fling giant lumps of coal at whoever thought they’d be great entertainment. (Contact Broadsidemail@cocc.edu) 1. Elf 2. Christmas with the Kranks 3. The Santa Claus [...] [...more]
Noah Hughes The Broadside You might think “Fix-it-Felix Jr” was actually there alongside arcade classics such as “Pac-Man” and “Q-Bert” after watching “Wreck-It Ralph,” the latest animated movie from Disney Studios. That’s the kind of detail the makers of this movie pay attention to, and the kind that makes this movie work. Opening the movie [...] [...more]
By Ashley Keyes Ted is a movie that is rich in originality, charm and inappropriate jokes. The story follows John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg), who begins as a lonely little boy with no friends. After wishing on a star, he wakes to find his teddy bear, Ted (voiced by Seth MacFarelane), has come to life and [...] [...more]
Cedar N. Goslin The Broadside The train of mass-produced forgettable films paraded in front of us since CGI’s domination of the animation industry was interrupted on Feb. 17 by the release of “The Secret World of Arrietty.” Audiences in theatres traded in fart jokes for wit, recycled characters and plots for a coming of age [...] [...more]
Andrew Mayhill Isaac Newby The Broadside Every year filmmakers and actors from around the world hope their work is recognized by taking home the most prestigious award in film: an Oscar. The 84th annual Academy awards are approaching. This past year was great for film and now it’s time to see who will go home [...] [...more]
Andrew Mayhill The Broadside Set in Hawaii, Alexander Payne directs a humorous and tragic tale of grief and reconciliation with “The Descendants.” George Clooney stars as Matt King, a wealthy lawyer emotionally detached from his wife and two daughters. Matt is forced to reconnect with his daughters when his wife suffers a severe boating [...] [...more]
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