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Dance movie proves to be step down
by Beka Rutledge, entertainment editor
The moves are hot, but the plot is not.
“Step Up 2: The Streets” is really just
a remake of the first movie with a few changes. This time
it’s a girl with the street moves who gets in trouble and is
forced to enter the Maryland School of Arts. Also, the movie
focuses more on street dancing, which is probably the one
thing that saves the film from being a total flop.
'We Own the Night' worth adding to DVD collection
by Jerrod Carr, staff writer
“We Own the Night” is a movie
of love, remorse, power and most importantly, family.
But “We Own the Night” also
has an all-star cast that any good movie should have,
featuring actors Joaquin Phoenix (“Walk the Line”), Mark
Wahlberg (“Invincible”), Robert Duvall (“Open Range”) and
Eva Mendes (“Hitch”).
'Spiderwick' offers magical captivating family fun
by Kendra Halsell, staff writer
“The Spiderwick Chronicles” is a
creative, magical, and captivating family film.
It is a story, based on the books by
Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, about two twin boys, Simon
and Jared, both played by Freddie Highmore, their sister
Mallory, played by Sarah Bolger, their mother Helen, played
by Mary-Louise Parker, and their great aunt Lucinda and
great-great uncle Arthur Spiderwick, played by Joan
Plowright and David Strathairn, respectively.
Former SPC student debuts first feature-length film
by Amanda Anders, staff writer
In 2000,
Jeremy Danial Boreing was just another student here at South
Plains College. His studies focused on the commercial music
program here at the school but he also enjoyed his core
classes as well.
“Terry
Isaacs, my history teacher, and Travis Spears, who taught
political science, had a lot of impact on the way I think
about the world and really inspired me academically,” said
Boreing.
Reid puts experience into instruction books
by Jason Hartline, staff writer
For those who know John Reid, they recognize his skill level
at the bass guitar.
Publishing company Mel Bay also
recognizes that Reid is a skilled bass player. Reid has been
presented with an opportunity to create bass instructional
books through this mammoth publishing company.
'Spiral' makes for suspenseful film
by Amanda Anders, staff writer
With the movie only being released at
limited theatres, “Spiral” hasn’t received much local
coverage.
That is a mistake. I must admit that I
felt the movie started out a bit slow, but you soon realize
that all of the character development is as important to the
story as the ending.
Lead actor Joel David Moore (“Dodgeball”,
“Avatar”, “Hatchet”) shares both writing credit with Jeremy
Danial Boreing, a former South Plains College student, as
well as directing credit with Adam Green in the movie which
takes place in scenic Portland, Oregon.
'Once Upon a Mattress' set to be first production since
construction
by Laura Cain, news editor
Auditions are over, the play has been
cast, and rehearsals for South Plains College’s most recent
production have begun.
“Once Upon A Mattress” is a
comedy/musical that is a satire of the fairytale “The
Princess and the Pea.” It is based on a book written by Jay
Thompson, Marshall Barer, and Dean Fuller.
Caprock Film Society holds Oscar panel discussion
by Hilary McNamara, associate editor
A panel
discussion on the Academy Awards recently was hosted by the
Caprock Film Society.
The panel
discussion was held Feb. 20th at Digital Base Studios.
Digital Base Production is a leader in the production
industry. They produce more than 25 car dealership spots
from Lubbock to Dallas to Amarillo along with work for IMAX.
'27 dresses' perfect fit for hopeless romantics
by Hilary McNamara, associate editor
“27 Dresses”
is fitted for the hopeless romantic waiting for her turn.
With actors Katherine Heigl, James
Marsden, Judy Greer and Edward Burns, this
“always-a-bridesmaid-never-a-bride” movie is sure to keep
the love flowing.
Jane (Heigl) seems to be the most
selfless woman in New York. She is always helping all her
friends have romantic endings but can never seem to find one
for herself.
'There will be Blood' strikes big in theaters
by Sasha Malaeb, editorial assistant
“There Will be Blood” is an exploration
of the depths of human greed, passion, envy and the lengths
one man is willing to go to in order to be on top of the
world.
The movie, loosely based on the book
“Oil” by Upton Sinclair, narrates the story of the life of a
man who faces the good and bad of his fortune and fame in
the oil business.
The movie is set in the 19th
and early 20th century during the oil boom.
Daniel Plainview strikes oil and begins his career as a
powerful business mogul.
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