Review: ‘Get Out’ offers horror, humor, social commentary
Joe Cross, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2017
Filed under A&E, Reviews
The period of time just after the Oscars, but before the summer movie season, is notorious for being the dumping ground for absolutely terrible horror movies. Just this year alone, we’ve already had “The Bye Bye Man,” a movie with a premise that’s somehow more ridiculous than its title,...
Sea of faces
Austin Keefer, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2017
Filed under A&E, Lovejoy Arts, Top Stories
Identity and portraiture will be explored and displayed at the 1st Annual Lovejoy Visual Arts Portrait Show in the high school art gallery on Tuesday, March 7, from 6-8 p.m. “The show that’s coming up is all about identity,” art teacher Brice McCasland said. “It is loosely the concept of ...
Brush with success
Shivani Radhakrishnan, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2017
Filed under A&E, Lovejoy Arts, Top Stories
Eight students have their artwork on display in the same museum with such artists as Vincent Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo and Claude Monet. These students were selected for the Young Masters exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art. Out of 896 total submissions, only 65 were chosen, including eight from ...
Ubisoft’s ‘For Honor’ not worth high cost
Cameron Stapleton, A&E Editor
February 27, 2017
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Ubisoft has had a pretty mediocre track record these last couple years. With the absolute mess that was “The Division,” and the bugs that riddled the last few “Assassin’s Creed” games, they have become the source of ridicule from gamers. Unfortunately, Ubisoft's newest installment, “For Hono...
Thank the Academy
Joe Cross, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2017
Filed under A&E
Between dazzling musical “La La Land,” the thought-provoking sci-fi flick “Arrival,” the bleak, personal drama “Manchester by The Sea,” and coming-of-age film “Moonlight,” the nominations for the Oscars this year are more well-rounded in terms of genre and stronger than they ha...
Review: ‘Lego Batman’ is a refreshing spin on a beloved character
Joe Cross, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2017
Filed under A&E, Reviews
In the past few decades, the Batman character and universe has seen numerous film incarnations, with each growing darker and more realistic in tone. This trend began with Christopher Nolan’s 2008 version, “The Dark Knight,” a film that garnered significant praise for its performances and depth,...
Review: ‘Lion’ deserves Oscar nomination by leaps and bounds
Alexis Dubree, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2017
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Oscar-nominated movies are usually expected to be entertaining, well thought-out films. “Lion,” though not as well known as “La La Land,” is everything audiences hoped it would be. From the detailed sets to the tear-jerking storyline, “Lion” earns its four Oscar nominations, including Be...
Review: ‘Resident Evil 7’ revives dying series
Cameron Stapleton, A&E Editor
February 14, 2017
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There is a definite love-hate relationship with the “Resident Evil” series in the gaming community. While the first couple games are revered, the series has really lost its footing since the release of “Resident Evil 4,” which many consider to be the last good game in series. “Resident Evi...
Review: ‘Monster Trucks’ is a wreck
Alexis Dubree, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2017
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When someone goes to see a children's movie they usually expect three things: an unbelievable plot, cheesy jokes, and excitement. “Monster Trucks” only manages to hit one of the three categories. The movie certainly had an unbelievable plot, with monsters that drink oil and can serve as the engine...
