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Claymation films mold Christmas classics

Claymation films mold Christmas classics

Stephen E. Fancy, Contributor December 15, 2013
There are some great live action films, such “A Christmas Story,” “Miracle on 34th Street,” “The Santa Clause,” and “Die Hard,” but some of the best holiday movies are the old stop-motion animated features.
Enders Game:  Press play or game over?

Ender’s Game: Press play or game over?

Stephen E. Fancy, Contributor November 19, 2013
The recently released Sci-Fi film Ender's Game, from director Gavin Hood, looks beautiful, but is lacking in its character development and display of emotions.
Top 10 must see sports movies

Top 10 must see sports movies

Joe Callagy, Writer November 4, 2013
It is a hectic time in the American sports world. With Boston baseball fan’s celebrating the World Series, the NFL already halfway through the regular season, the NHL almost a quarter through, and the NBA about to tip off, we have a span of a few days where all four major sports are in-season.
Lessons to be learned from Pretty Little Liars

Lessons to be learned from Pretty Little Liars

Tess McGeer, Contributor October 24, 2013
The first rule of life in Rosewood, Pennsylvania: Trust No Man. Rules two and three: Never let unrelenting harassment in relation to the murder of your best friend stop you from accessorizing and always have something funeral chic on-hand.
All new TV seasons to fall into

All new TV seasons to fall into

Samantha Gillis, Writer October 23, 2013
Some shows are prepared all summer while others hope to make it to episode two. There is always a lot of hype around big Hollywood names coming to, returning to, or slumping to TV, depending on how you look at it. This year’s comedy talk is all about the “battle” between Michael J. Fox and Robin Williams. And on the drama and action side of things, James Spader leads the highly publicized drama “The Blacklist” and anyone who hasn’t heard of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” just hasn’t been paying attention.
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