I’m always rooting for a new Disney animated feature, and “Wreck-It Ralph” gave me a lot to cheer for: a fresh concept and clever execution to match it. Rich Moore has directed this feature with a sharp eye, but winning over both hearts and minds is a tall order, and that’s exactly what the film… Continue reading Review: ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ draws in all crowds
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909 Comedy Series: John Cassidy balloons on stage
Comedian and magician John Cassidy brought laughter, fear and everything in between to UTM’s latest 909 comedy performance. Children and students alike shouted vigorously when the world’s fasted balloon artist would ask who wanted his next spectacular balloon creation. Cassidy was more than happy to oblige, and tossed hundreds of balloons into the audience, leaving… Continue reading 909 Comedy Series: John Cassidy balloons on stage
Review: ‘Pitch Perfect’ does not disappoint
If you had not planned on going to see “Pitch Perfect,” perhaps you should change your plans. It is by far one of the most entertaining and hilarious movies I have seen in quite some time. In my opinion, it is rare to find a movie that leaves you laughing for almost the entire time,… Continue reading Review: ‘Pitch Perfect’ does not disappoint
Review: ‘Paranormal Activity 4’ leaves viewers asking questions
This past Friday, the fourth “Paranormal Activity” was released, providing even more twists to the already-growing plot introduced in the first three movies.In this movie, it picked up showing a new family with a mom, dad, young boy named Wyatt (Aiden Lovekamp) and a young teen named Alex (Kathryn Newton) with her boyfriend, Ben (Matt… Continue reading Review: ‘Paranormal Activity 4’ leaves viewers asking questions
909 Comedy Series: Stevie Starr ‘The Regurgitator’ stuns audience
Last Thursday, Scottish performer Stevie Starr aka “The Regurgitator” stunned the audience at Watkins Auditorium in the 909 comedy show. Off stage, Starr sat casually, drinking a diet cola and talking with fans that had shown up early. Once he put on his brightly colored sport coat, however, he became The Regurgitator: a man who… Continue reading 909 Comedy Series: Stevie Starr ‘The Regurgitator’ stuns audience
Dessert Evening draws its largest attendance
This past weekend, the UTM Choral Department hosted its 19th annual Dessert Evening at Central Baptist Church with the largest attendance ever, said Dr. Mark Simmons, director of Choral Activities. Both nights averaged over a hundred guests, all being served three courses of desserts made by Cakes Unlimited in Fulton, Ky., while being entertained by members of the University… Continue reading Dessert Evening draws its largest attendance
‘Clement Hall,’ Scary Story or Scary Truth?
Fall has finally arrived, and with it being most people’s favorite time of the year, what is not to love? With October starting, it means pumpkin scents and tastes everywhere, the cool breeze, and the costumes. With Halloween at the end of the month, it seems like a bittersweet time that comes and goes so… Continue reading ‘Clement Hall,’ Scary Story or Scary Truth?
Review: ‘Looper’ explores many facets
The title “Looper” was really well chosen, because this movie really threw me for a loop (explaining it all might twist your mind too much). Knowing the central premise isn’t a spoiler; the film wants to explore every possible facet of that idea. What’s more, by taking place just thirty-odd years from now, writer-director Rian… Continue reading Review: ‘Looper’ explores many facets
Review: 3D brings out the best of ‘Finding Nemo’
It’s the details that stand out whenever a classic film like “Finding Nemo” is converted to 3D. With Disney/Pixar’s “Finding Nemo,” the shimmering sea surface, scratches on the lens of a diver’s goggles and smudge marks Nemo the clownfish makes when he mashes his face up against the glass wall of the aquarium that imprisons… Continue reading Review: 3D brings out the best of ‘Finding Nemo’
Review: ‘Dredd’ succeeds
First of all, let’s cleanse our palate. Take all memory of the 1995 film “Judge Dredd” with Sylvester Stallone, and repress it away for good. Now that we’ve gotten rid of that blight on the planet, let’s talk about “Dredd.” Fans of the fringe comic book series Judge Dredd will tell you, the 1995 film… Continue reading Review: ‘Dredd’ succeeds