Brazil by Rebekah R., Lexington, KY I’d like to say the story ends well, that the guy gets the girl and they run off after defeating the tyrannical rule of seemingly superior technology, fused with the ignorance of those on top of the demented pyramid of authority. Continue...
Hairspray by E.J. B., Glenside, PA Although I am a fan of the original, edgy John Waters “Hairspray,” the 2007 film is an absolute joy. Continue...
Invisible Children by Kayla H., Plainville, MA A year and a half ago, I was introduced to the war in Northern Uganda at a screening of a documentary. For nearly two decades, there has been a civil war raging there. Continue...
Rush Hour 3 by Elizabeth G., Kansas City, MO This film comes complete with action, adventure,
Transformers by Trey S., Avondale, AZ My first thoughts when I saw the previews were something like this: Well, maybe I’ll see it, maybe not. It’s just based on some cartoon for kids anyway, right? I was basing my opinion from little information. Continue...
The Office by Abbie D., New City, NY It is a Thursday night, and I make sure I am finished with homework and ready to turn on the television. I sit down in the living room with my family prepared to laugh out loud at our favorite show, “The Office. Continue...
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