Arts+Entertainment

Evolution of Teen Movies

October 30, 2009

For every decade, there is a set group of teen actors and actresses that dominate the film industry. These teenage stars are the representation of a generation, the face of an era.

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No Plans for Show Choir

October 30, 2009

Glee, the new hit TV series, has been a hit since its premiere earlier this spring. Known generally for its fantastic music, such as its remixes of “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Alone,” and “Somebody to Love,” Glee has also been recognized because of its focus on show choirs.

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Last House on the Left Fails to Scare Audiences

March 30, 2009

From 1970s to 2009, Last House on the Left has failed to thrill the audience once again. Friday the 13th was the ominous day chosen for the release of the movie and the day may have been chosen to help make the movie scarier, but the movie was not a horror. Last House on the [...]

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Heath Ledger Wins at Oscars

March 3, 2009

As expected, Heath Ledger received very high praise for his role in “The Dark Knight.” On January 11 Heath Ledger won the award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ at the 66th annual Golden Globe awards. As his director accepted the award on his behalf the audience stood in applause, the first standing ovation of the night. [...]

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Atticus and Boo Radley Teach Timeless Lessons

December 18, 2008

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view…until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” This quote from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird sums the entire central idea of the novel in just a few wise words. This year’s winter play, To Kill a [...]

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“All is Well” at Crystal Concert

December 18, 2008

The Wildcat’s music program is one of the best in the district. The Marching band’s drum line came in third place this year and they have won a Grammy for their music department. In the fall, the music department has a show that has a Halloween theme, and in December, it is all about the [...]

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Quantum of Solace

November 25, 2008
Quantum of Solace

After the enormous success of Casino Royale in 2006, James Bond once again graces the silver screen in the 22nd 007 film, Quantum of Solace. With a budget of $230 million, Quantum of Solace has high expectations to meet, and actor Daniel Craig feels he is up to the task. As the sixth actor to [...]

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Disappearing Acts of Disney Starlets

November 25, 2008

The days of Disney Channel have been replaced with MTV and VH1, but Neuqua students never seem to forget those classic shows they watched when they were younger. Most students watched shows such as, Lizzie McGuire, Sister Sister, Even Stevens and Phil of the Future, all had to do with teenagers and their hassles of [...]

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Third Book in Inheritance Trilogy is Released

November 25, 2008

Our world has seen its share of successful young adults. From gymnastic sensation Shawn Johnson to timeless Beethoven, there have been teens who have mastered their art at an early age. Christopher Paolini was only fifteen when he wrote the first draft of Eragon, the first in what would become the bestselling Inheritance Cycle. Eragon [...]

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Nineteen Minutes

November 25, 2008
Nineteen Minutes

In Jodi Picoult’s newest novel, 19 Minutes, Picoult depicts a riveting picture of a community dealing with the aftermath of a school shooting. Although this is one of fifteen novels Picoult has written, 19 Minutes, is kept fresh by its realistic setting and by the duality of characters.

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