Category: reviews
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Gone: a book worth reading
Throughout the years, many fads have come and go in teen fiction. The Harry Potter series made fantasy a big seller in bookstores. Then the Twilight series gave birth to “teen paranormal romance.” The…
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What to expect from the iPhone 5
With the still recent release of the iPhone 4s in October last year, most wonder what new features the upcoming iPhone 5 could have with such little time between releases. News sites have been…
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Leesville falls in love with Kiss Me, Kate!
On April 18 through April 21 Leesville’s theater department performed the musical Kiss Me, Kate. The performance wowed Leesville students, parents and faculty alike. The show started out a little slow, but the plot…
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Bieber’s new song features uncomfortable rap
If Justin Bieber was my boyfriend, he’d never let me go. He told me this in his new song called “Boyfriend.” The much awaited song was released on March 26, reached number one on…
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The Hunger Games leaves me hungry for more
The Hunger Games, a novel by Suzanne Collins, was adapted to the big screen and premiered March 23 after possibly the highest levels of anticipation since the Harry Potter franchise finale. In its first…
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Silent House: dark and confusing
A woman is trapped in her family’s supposedly haunted lake house (hence the title, Silent House) with no one there to protect her. The windows are boarded shut, and the doors are all locked.…
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There’s no wrong direction with OneDirection
Tuesday, March 6 was anything but an ordinary day. Despite the dreadful ACT that dragged on for four hours, it was still incredible, because that night I saw…One Direction. Over the past few months,…
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Awake keeps Stephenson awake
NBC’s new show, Awake, aired its pilot episode on Thursday, March 1. The series’ main character, Michael Britten, is a veteran Los Angeles homicide detective. After he and his family are in a horrible…
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Project X marks the spot
Rarely can a movie tweak as many of my hormone induced adolescent funny bones than the new documentary-esque Project X, which hit theatres March 12, 2012. The movie is directed by Nima Nourizadeh and…
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Hulu comes through with hilarious British show
After neglecting to make plans for a Friday night, I was sitting in front of my computer bored out of my mind, trying to find something entertaining to do. I decided to switch on…
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Safe House a safe bet
Car chases, gun fire, explosions, violence, Denzel Washington – all are the earmarks of a great Saturday night movie. In the case of my night, March 3, that movie came in the form of…
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Man-cans: an innovative option for gifts for men
Searching for the perfect birthday present for a guy is never easy. A nice watch or wallet is too expensive for some budgets and a key chain is too cheap. With a birthday quickly…
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Huis expects Hogwarts, finds Hell
As a Harry Potter fanatic, I make it a priority to follow Daniel Radcliff’s every move. When I heard that he was starring in a movie other than Harry Potter, I decided that I…
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This Means War hardly a bore
Date night is always a tricky issue as movies that appeal to girls generally don’t appeal to boys. Girls like chick flicks, boys like action. Last Friday night, I was caught in this common…
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The Vow doesn’t wow
The Vow seemed to have all the components to make a successful chic flic: a hunky leading man Leo (Channing Tatum), a wide-eyed female Paige (Rachel McAdams) and a plot line involving inconvenient love.…
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The River: ABC’s new far-fetched, jumpy horror
The River began with a promising premise when it premiered on February 7: An explorer named Emmet Cole was lost while on an expedition to find “magic.” The search had been called off after…
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Chronicle wins the heart of a staff writer
Chronicle, a new film based on the journeys of three teenagers who mysteriously gain superpowers, finds success in a new take on superheroes. The heroes are three average, troubled teenagers – one more troubled…
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Redbox round-up of recent releases
As going to the movies becomes more and more expensive, many Americans are opting for the $1 alternative known as Redbox. One dollar can rent a fairly new film just out on DVD from…
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Adele sweeps the Grammy’s, a few nods are surprising
The Grammy’s, one of many television-aired award shows that every American wishes was shown on a Friday or Saturday night, kicked off on CBS at 8:00 pm, Feb 12. Bruce Springsteen, accompanied by a…
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Tintin: an animated masterpiece
When I first heard that a movie was being made about the Belgian Comic Tintin, I became very excited. I have always been a fan of animated movies, and The Adventures of Tintin proved…
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The Year of Living Biblically
The Year of Living Biblically: One Man’s Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A.J. Jacobs may be the best book I have ever read. If not the best then it’s…
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Behind Enemy Lines trolls sports fans
A sport’s rivalry is usually fought on the battlefield of the iron-grid, ice rink, baseball diamond or whatever field it may be. Two men, though, are beginning to make a mockery of these rivalries…
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Mainstage play would wow the Bard himself
Leesville’s honors theatre class presented two interesting renditions of Shakespeare’s works on Friday January 6. While Shakespeare Slept, written by Tim Kelley and published in 1967 and When Shakespeare’s Ladies Meet by Charles George,…
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Buffalo Brothers: a restaurant above the rest
When choosing a restaurant to dine at, it is imperative that the restaurant have a variety of food to choose from. Buffalo Brothers, a local chain restaurant, is always one of the best choices…
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Life, love and the meaning of truth: Beginners
“My father told me he was gay. I remember him wearing a purple sweater when he told me this, but actually he wore a robe.” Beginners, released in 2010, is a charming movie that…
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Eurodam: simple yet elegant
When I learned of the plans to celebrate my grandmother’s birthday by going on a cruise I was ecstatic. It wasn’t simply the fact that it was a cruise, but that it was on…
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Christmas spirit surrounds LRHS
As the much anticipated break grows nearer, many students at Leesville are breaking out Christmas decorations and reviving yearly traditions. For many students, Christmas decorations are a fun way to jazz up normal school…
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Winter dance concert a success
The LRHS Dance Department had their Winter Concert this past Thursday and Friday, December 15 and 16, in the LRHS Auditorium. This concert featured all of the dance classes from first semester. There is…
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Chorus carols into the holiday season
Mrs. Diane Covington’s chorus classes sung us into the holiday season with their concert on Friday, December 2 in the Leesville Road High School Auditorium. The first show started at 4:30 and last about…
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Felt: A change of pace
It seems these days that so-called “gangster rap” has taken over hip-hop culture. This type of music can be heard blasting from the windows of Leesville students’ car windows and headphones with angry voices…
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Immortals: really super terrible
Immortals is just as disappointing as it was disgusting. I am a huge fan of Greek mythology. Zeus and all of his little children, Athena especially, fascinate me; however, the gory story of Theseus…
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Tower Heist doesn’t steal the box offices
If you’re looking for a couple of laughs at the expense of crude humor and an unimaginative plot acted out by a team of top-billing actors, Tower Heist is the movie for you. The…
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New Girl entertaining and fresh
Simply Adorkable is the tag line for the new Fox comedy The New Girl, featuring Zooey Deschanel. Created by Elizabeth Meriweather, the show puts an interesting spin on the quirkier people in life. Instead…
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In Time: A lukewarm review for a lukewarm movie
As a fan of both Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried, it was a given that I would kick off “In Time.” Both stars have been extremely successful in the box office and with movies…
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The Inheritance Cycle continues
The week from Sunday, November 6 through Friday, November 11 included two of the most anticipated video game releases of all time: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.…
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Footloose re-vamped and reviewed
The recreation of the beloved 80’s musical, Footloose, was released on Friday, October 14. I had rather low expectations because remakes rarely live up to the standards of the originals. However, I was pleasantly…
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Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe impresses
On November 3-5, Pride Productions produced The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, a play based off the book written by C.S Lewis. The play, in my eyes, was a big success. The plot…
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Up All Night funny but not groundbreaking
Christina Applegate and Will Arnett star in NBC’s new comedy, Up All Night, which aired September 3. The show centers Chris, played by Arnett, and Reagan, played by Applegate. The show starts as Chris…
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“American Horror” pleases and scares
I’m a baby when it comes to scary movies. Not even buttery popcorn or giggly friends can coerce me into a showing of Paranormal Activity 3 or Saw VII. However, when I heard of…
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Lady Antebellum’s third album reviewed
Lady Antebellum, contemporary country trio, released their third album on September 13. In the past, their close-to-home lyrics and incredible harmonies touched people of all ages. “Need You Now,” was a hard hitting single…
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NBA 2K12 a slam dunk
Whether it’s crossing up Pippen, dunking over Shaq, or trying to guard Larry Bird, NBA 2K12, the latest installment of the NBA 2K series is full of action. The makers of the game used…
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The Sing-Off doesn’t hit a high note
I have always loved the fall. Unfortunately, as I have grown older, I have also grown apart from my childhood in regards to the ways I enjoy autumn. The days when I would play…
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The return of House
Everyone’s favorite drug addict doctor returned to Fox for a seventh season on Monday, October 3. Gregory House is now in jail, a year after driving a car through the wall of his ex-girlfriend’s…
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The Lion King: round 2
On Friday, Sept. 16, seventeen years after its first release, The Lion King returned to theaters in 3D. The Lion King tells the story of Simba, a lion cub who hopes to be king…
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Pan Am can’t lift off
The 1960s was was a time of change and transformation. The United States was at the height of a Cold War with Russia and Cuba, which left people uneasy about their future. However, the…
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My exquisite dining experience at Margaux’s
Last week, for my birthday, my best friend decided to surprise me with a special dinner. As we pulled into the parking lot, we faced Margaux’s, a Leesville-owned restaurant off of Creedmoor Road. I…
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Scotty brings home the win
The season 10 American Idol finale on May 25, 2010 wasn’t exactly packed with surprises: most people called a Scotty win, the performers were those who had albums or movies to promote, and Idol…
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Hangover II amazes Soo
We all loved The Hangover, a low-budget film with relatively unknown actors. The movie was surprisingly funny; a trio of delusional friends with no memory of the previous night look for a lost friend,…
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Bennett reflects…again
On Tuesday, May 24 I finally attended my first Leesville women’s soccer game. It was with a solemn feeling that it occurred to me I attended my final athletic event at Marshal L. Hamilton…
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Orchestra astounds audience
The Leesville String, Chamber and Symphony orchestras performed a truly stunning concert on Tuesday, May 18, at 7:00, complete with an incredible solo by Galen Tim, senior. The String orchestra played first, performing a…