“Avatar” Astounds critics, audiences

Matt — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:52:07 +0000

In 1991, critics believed James Cameron’s “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” would be one of the biggest budgeted bombs of all time. This proved to be wrong when T2 made over $500 million at the box office and changed the way people looked at movies for almost two decades. In 1997, critics also thought that Cameron’s “Titanic” would flop; much to their dismay and Cameron’s pocketbook, “Titanic” brought in more money than any film up to 1997, and held that record for thirteen years, with $1.8 billon. Now, in 2010, James Cameron surprises us again with his newest epic, “Avatar” which hit screens just in time for Christmas 2009 and has, in just six weeks, grossed $1.9 billion.
“Avatar”, essentially, is “Dances with Wolves” in space. A Marine makes friends with an indigenous people, the Navi in order to get them to do Earth’s bidding. In doing so, becomes ‘one of the people’, and turns against his own people. Fighting for the Navi, the Marine leaves everything he had to protect what the Navi hold dear. The storyline alone will keep most people’s attention, but add on the 3D spectacle, and you’ve got yourself a whole new world. Watching “Avatar” in 3D is nothing short of utter amazement. 3D has never been this good. The technology is such that it had to be invented by James Cameron and his team over a five-year period. It is intricate, beautiful, and spectacular. George Lucas now has a run for his money.
“Avatar” is something worth going to the movies for. Judging by people’s reactions toward the film, the box office, and the new technology used to make it, the chances of being let down are slim to none. The 3D ticket costs 12.50 at Century Theatres, and $9 at Carmike. Both are digital HD screens to heighten the experience even more. The PG-13 epic has multiple show times at both Century and Carmike. Check both respective theatre websites for full dates and times at www.carmike.com and www.cinemark.com.

By Jacob Hubner

Halloween II Teaser

Kevin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:29:19 +0000

In 2007, Rob Zombie unleashed his terrifying vision of a legendary tale. Not a remake so much as a re-imagining, 2007’s Halloween told a brand new story behind one of cinema’s most elusive villains: Michael Myers. Halloween took home over $80 million at the box office, more than any other Halloween film (there have been a total of 8 sequels), and broke Labor Day weekend records. It was inevitable, there had to be another.

In late 2008, Rob Zombie was signed again as director, and took the Halloween story and genre to a whole new medium – psychological horror. Much of the cast from the previous film returns in Halloween II: legendary actor Malcolm McDowell returns as Dr. Samuel Loomis, Scout Taylor-Compton as Laurie Strode, Danille Harris as Annie Brackett, Sheri Moon Zombie as Michael’s mother, a ghost of his past, and Tyler Mane as Michael Myers.

There is no doubt that Halloween II is this year’s most anticipated horror film. Trailers and posters have been circulating for the past six months. Most recently, a new, unused trailer for the film was released on the internet. This trailer defined what H2 is – an emotional, terrifying thrill ride that will set a new standard for horror and suspense films. The film will be released through Dimension films on August 28^th, 2009. As a warning, Halloween II is not for the faint of heart, and should be watched with caution.

Staff Writer Jacob Hubner

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“Avatar” Astounds critics, audiences

Halloween II Teaser