Articles Tagged ‘film review’

Starbuck surprises with heartfelt and humorous script

By Janie Bragg · Daily Trojan

March 26, 2013 at 8:56 pm

Starbuck surprises with heartfelt and humorous script

The French-Canadian comedy, which stars Patrick Huard, delivers a refreshing take on the popular man-child narrative.

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Prehistoric film proves timeless

By Robert Calcagno · Daily Trojan

March 25, 2013 at 10:14 pm

Prehistoric film proves timeless

There’s a lot to like about The Croods, an alternative take on a traditional Stone Age family.

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No centers on campaign slogan, not Chilean history

By Robert Calcagno · Daily Trojan

February 12, 2013 at 10:06 pm

No centers on campaign slogan, not Chilean history

The film centers on the 1988 election in Chile, where voters chose change over military dictatorship and ousted Pinochet.

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Movie 43 lacks in taste and substance

By Daniel Grzywacz · Daily Trojan

January 27, 2013 at 5:00 pm

Movie 43 lacks in taste and substance

Though Movie 43 flaunts a large cast of well-known stars, it falls flat because of tired, over-the-top humor and too many sketches.

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Breaking Dawn Part 2 outshines its predecessors

By mollie berg · Daily Trojan

November 18, 2012 at 5:37 pm

Breaking Dawn Part 2 outshines its predecessors

Though unintended humor dominates the final Twilight film, Breaking Dawn Part 2 surprises with an entertaining climax.

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Karenina dazzles with visual spectacle

By jorge molina · Daily Trojan

November 18, 2012 at 5:33 pm

Karenina dazzles with visual spectacle

Though Joe Wright’s interpretation of Leo Tolstoy’s novel isn’t the most faithful, it captivates audiences with an innovative style.

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Spielberg astounds with historical drama

By alex kutulos · Daily Trojan

November 11, 2012 at 5:46 pm

Spielberg astounds with historical drama

Lincoln stands as an Oscar contender with an incredible script and a groundbreaking performance from Daniel Day-Lewis.

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Enjoyable films don’t need to be highbrow

By C. Molly Smith · Daily Trojan

October 23, 2012 at 10:00 pm

Last year I reviewed Breaking Dawn — Part 1 for the Daily Trojan, and I took a lot of flak for it. Twi-hards can be pretty vicious when they’re hiding behind an anonymous comment system. I won’t deny that my words were harsh, but I have — embarrassingly enough — read all the books and [...]

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Damsels in Distress shines with endearing quirkiness

By laura burdine · Daily Trojan

April 10, 2012 at 10:03 pm

Damsels in Distress shines with endearing quirkiness

Whit Stillman’s Damsels in Distress strays from the typical college film with its unique flair.

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Footnote enthralls with dramatic family dynamics

By kelly belter · Daily Trojan

March 27, 2012 at 9:20 pm

Footnote enthralls with dramatic family dynamics

Despite minute flaws, Footnote shines with brilliant acting and heightened father-son drama.

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Dr. Dre, Iovine give $70 mil for new academy

A new type of undergraduate experience will be added to the university as music icons Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre are together giving $70 million ...

UPDATE: LAPD, DPS hold open forum for students

Video from the scene, courtesy of USC Black Student Assembly.   Students, alumni, faculty and community members voiced their concerns at an emotional open forum between the ...

Students hold sit-in in response to LAPD presence at party

[gallery link="file" ids="67092,67091,67090,67089,67088,67087,67086,67085,67084"] Photos by Razan Al Marzouqi   More than 100 students gathered in front of Tommy Trojan for a sit-in Monday afternoon in response to events ...

Opinion

Syrian conflict explodes

On May 16, President Barack Obama told the public about evidence that shows chemical weapons being used in the ongoing Syrian crisis, according to BBC ...

Extra-curriculars, internships as important as grades

As summertime rolls around and the sun and ocean begin to beckon eager pupils, one last roadblock stands in the way of true vacation bliss: ...

’SC sets example in lowering dropout rate

A report sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation reveals that the nation’s higher education system is facing a dropout crisis. Produced in part ...

Sports

Women of Troy fall in the round of 16

With a 15-match winning streak against the Cardinal and after bouncing the team from the NCAA quarterfinals last season, the No. 5 USC women’s tennis ...

Trojans can’t pull off unprecedented ‘5-peat’

An outstanding four-year championship run ended for the USC men’s tennis program on Saturday, May 18, in Urbana, Ill., as the No. 4 Trojans were ...

USC suffers sweep to rival UCLA

When USC and UCLA took the field this weekend for their annual three-game clash, it was hard to envision two more different teams and programs. ...

Lifestyle

Midnight builds on strengths of preceding films

Movie trilogies have a bit of a reputation for being films that rely heavily on action and excitement. They’re usually big money earners, which is ...

An Exercise in Authenticity

Though Generation Um…includes a star studded cast—Keanu Reeves, Bojana Novakovic, and Adelaide Clemens—this film surprisingly has more of an indie vibe.  Set in New York ...

History behind shakes

Though finals loom as obstacles between now and summer, Ground Zero Performance Café has the perfect solution for both cooling down and serving your study ...

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In Photos: Washington comes to USC

In Photos: Washington comes to USC

The Schwarzenegger Institute held an immigration reform forum titled "Washington comes to USC", with U.S Senators John McCain, Michael Bennet and former President of Mexico ...

In Photos: Armenian Genocide

Photos by Ani Kolangian [gallery link="file" ids="66554,66555,66556,66557,66558,66559,66560,66561,66562"]

In Photos: Springfest 2013

Photos by Priyanka Patel. [gallery link="file" ids="65587,65586,65585,65584,65583,65582,65581,65580,65579,65578,65577,65576"]