Smith aims for another hit with 'Zack and Miri'

by Caroline Basile, editor-in-chief      

Known for making crude and vulgar hits such as “Clerks” and “Dogma,” writer and director Kevin Smith aims to set the bar again with his latest film “Zack and Miri Make a Porno.”

'Max Payne' deemed thrilling, action-packed adventure

by Lisa Hernandez, staff writer

 “Max Payne” is a thrilling, action-packed adventure about a man seeking the answers to his family's murder.

 Mark Wahlberg stars as the title character. After his wife and his newborn child are found brutally murdered, DEA agent Max Payne begins to investigate their murders. While at a party, Max meets sisters Natasha and Mona Sax. Mona will eventually become Payne's investigating partner.

'Saw V' requires attention, high gore, blood tolerance

by Lisa Hernandez, staff writer

 “Saw V”, the fifth chapter in the “Saw” series, is a rollercoaster ride from start to finish, traveling on tracks of gore and suspense.

Going into the movie, I had to remind my friend that while I love scary movies, I am a bit of a wimp, especially when it comes to gory movies such as “Saw.” I’ve always loved scary movies; I just wouldn't want to see them alone.

'The Secret Life of Bees'leaves sweet buzz

by Tausha Rosen, staff writer

A small child is sitting in a closet.

She watches her beautiful mother rush around gathering her things, putting them in a travel bag. Suddenly, her father runs into the room and grabs her mother.

Her mother screams and grabs a gun from the closet to defend herself. She sees her daughter sitting there. She drops the gun. The little girl grabs the gun…and fires.

This is how the movie “The Secret Life of Bees” begins.

LaMontagne captures beauty in new album
by Daniel Clayton, opinion editor

Ray LaMontagne is a soft-spoken refugee, singing about everything from a forlorn broken heart to the complete joy of true love.

He eloquently captures the dynamics of life in his poetic lyrics and melodies. His unique sound was developed out of a dissonant past.

'Cardinology' captures Adams at his most sincere

by Thomas Mooney, staff writer       

Ryan Adams has long been called the next Gram Parsons of the alternative country-rock genre.

But for some reason, he has never been able to captivate the mainstream audience like he has the mainstream reviewers who praise him.

'At First Sight' leaves few Sparks fans disappointed

by Beka Rutledge, entertainment editor 

Jeremy Marsh vowed to never fall in love again and to never have children after one miserably failed marriage. This mindset changes drastically once he travels to a small North Carolina town and meets Lexie Darnell. Veteran Nicholas Sparks readers have learned to look for lessons about life, love, and loss in his writing. In “At First Sight,” readers will not be disappointed in any of these areas.

'W' depicts president as political monkey

by Tausha Rosen, staff writer

No matter who the current president is, people are always going to disagree with him or her.

Disagreements result in arguments, political cartoons and shows that make fun of the president, as well as books and movies. The movie, “W.,” directed by Oliver Stone, takes a look into the life of President George W. Bush, as played by Josh Brolin.