Calvary succeeds despite grim storyline


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Succeeding the streak of positive reviews from his previous work, The Guard, Calvary is John Michael McDonagh’s second directorial triumph. A low budget Irish independent film played by strong actors such as Brendan Gleeson, Chris O’Dowd, and Domhall Gleeson, the movie is about a priest who is constantly challenged about the validity of faith, righteousness […]

USC alumnus Johnson to helm Star Wars: Episode VIII


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The last few weeks have been rough for Star Wars fans. First the Expanded Universe novels, comics and video games were unceremoniously dropped from the official canon, then a barrage of leaked set photos threatened to pollute the air of mystery surrounding J.J. Abrams’ Episode VII and finally, as if to add injury to insult, […]

‘Spider-Man’ should dominate weekend box office


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In today’s society there is one thing that is clear: Marvel dominates the superhero genre. Although The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is not from Disney and Marvel Studios, it is still a huge blockbuster that should dominate the weekend. This weekend also features Walk of Shame, starring Elizabeth Banks, but the box office should belong to […]