Category: reviews
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Nine’s Director Didn’t Take Advantage
The highly anticipated musical-turned-movie, Nine, directed by the mastermind of Chicago Rob Marshall, premiered December 25. I was half expecting to fall head over heals for this glamorous drama. But sadly, I was a…
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Pretty Colors Make Avatar Worthwhile
Avatar, a sci-fi action film by James Cameron, was released in theaters December 18, 2009. Making just over $1 billion in international sales, Avatar has received severe criticism from viewers. The story follows a…
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The Irregardless Cafe
I am a vegan, which makes eating out a daunting task in Raleigh, North Carolina. Even finding vegetarian-friendly restaurants is difficult, and when you finally find one, the options are about as bland as…
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The Trader Joes Experience: Why I will Never Go Anywhere Else
I do not think I will ever shop at a regular grocery store ever again, that is, until Trader Joes’ trading hours cease to exist. With a new location on Wake Forest Rd., opened…
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Final Fantasy XIII
Square Enix has delivered one of the most addictive system sellers ever created with the release of Final Fantasy XIII. The video game has already become a sensation in Asia and is creating much…
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Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes hit the big screen on Christmas day. The movie stays true to the classic Sherlock Holmes—mystery. However, it also brings in a lot of action. From the moment the film starts, opening…
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Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
These days it is extremely difficult to come across a band that has a distinct sound. Artists like Daughtry and Nickelback blast continually on MTV and there seems to be no room for a…
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Invictus Captures South Africa’s Defining Moment
“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” So ends the captivating, powerful movie Invictus by Clint Eastwood, inspired by the poem by William Ernest Henley, the namesake…
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Fall Dance Concert, “Traditions,” a Success
The Leesville dance department’s fall show, “Traditions,” showed off the talents of all dance students, as well as the fun style of the Leesville Dance Ensemble. The dance, performed on Dec. 8 and Dec.…
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Relient K.’s Forget and Not Slow Down Exceptional
Relient K. has astounded the music world once again with the release of their new album Forget And Not Slow Down. The band has released five full-length albums, five EP’s and a Christmas collection…
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2012: Perfect for Thrill-seekers
If you’re looking for a heart-twisting movie with intricately weaved romances, don’t see this movie. If you’re the kind of person that covers your ears when you hear any loud noise, don’t see this…
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Latest Season of Family Guy “Atrociously Awful”
Before I begin I must first make it known that I have always been a fan of Family Guy—I don’t believe my sense of camp or situational humor would have developed in quite the…
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“Haunted” disgusts and delivers
Haunted, a novel written by Chuck Palahniuk, takes an old idea of putting multiple short stories in a single book, and adds a unique approach by tying all the short stories together. The short…
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LRHS’s Dracula Exceeds Expectations
Leesville’s fall production of Dracula, performed November 5-7, exceeded every expectation its audience had. Usually ranked second in quality to the school’s spring musical each year, the fall play left some large shoes to…
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“Where the Wild Things Are” Disappoints
Where the Wild Things Are, the children’s book that many Leesville students grew up with, came to life on the big screen last weekend. Although many people were looking forward to seeing the movie,…
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Kings of Leon: Not as New as You Think
Grammy award winning band, Kings of Leon, released their fourth studio album Only by the Night Sept.23, 2008. This soulful record blew away awaiting fans with its perfection and gloomy essence. Most of the…
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The Lost Symbol Surprises a Skeptic
The line was five long, and each customer held the same book in hand. The Lost Symbol, Dan Brown’s latest thriller, arrived September 15. The Barnes & Noble I visited housed a dozen people…