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Fede Alvarez sits next to his Evil Dead poster at the Ritz Carlton in Phoenix. The movie is scheduled to come out in early April of this year. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

'Evil Dead' director talks about success of horror remake

Fede Alvarez speaks with The State Press about horror remakes, ratings and young actresses.

By Spencer Fawcett | March 29, 2013

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' has difficulty getting franchise off the ground

“G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” directed by Jon M. Chu, makes a better case for the fan base but still stumbles and missteps in the same pitfalls as the first film "G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra."

By Spencer Fawcett | March 28, 2013

'The Host' is boring and painful

“The Host” is a science fiction film that is devoid of any tension or suspense.

By Tyler Verti | March 28, 2013

'Ginger & Rosa' full of emotion, the spirit of youth

Elle Fanning takes audiences on an emotional journey about growing up with a career-making performance.

| March 27, 2013

Choked by the love of technology.
Photo by Pauletta Tohonie

Unplugged

An SPM writer attempts to remain physically and mentally detached from the multitude electronics that constantly occupy his time.

By Taylor Costello | March 22, 2013

'The Croods' provides stunning animation, heartwarming characters

The Stone Age provides the perfect locale, providing engrossing and stunning visuals.

By Tyler Verti | March 21, 2013

Best of ASU Final Vote

We've down to the finals for State Press Magazine's Best Of vote! Select your favorite for each section so that people know the best of the best at ASU.

By SPM Staff | March 14, 2013

'Oz the Great and Powerful' transports audiences to a land of fantasy

A fitting prequel to the 1930s classic, "Oz the Great and Powerful" astounds in 3-D.

By Lily Lieberman | March 7, 2013

'Jack the Giant Slayer' puts a twist on the classic fairy tale

With gorgeous scenery and a tantalizing score, “Jack the Giant Slayer” will stun audiences with a fairy tale takes courageous twists and turns.

| February 28, 2013

Director Niels Arden Oplev talks about transition into American films

Director Niels Arden Oplev gives an inside look into "Dead Man Down."

| February 27, 2013

Sam Raimi, James Franco chat about the making of 'Oz the Great and Powerful'

Director Sam Raimi and actor James Franco discuss their new film, "Oz the Great and Powerful."

By Lily Lieberman | February 27, 2013

'Snitch' depicts cartel life, extreme bravery

"Snitch" tells the story of a recent high school graduate, played by Rafi Gavron, who is charged with 10 years of imprisonment for aiding in the storage and alleged distribution of drugs.

| February 21, 2013

New 'Die Hard' an abysmal addition to series

“It’s A Good Day to Die Hard” is certainly different from other new releases, but it isn’t necessarily better. Its predecessor, “Live Free or Die Hard,” would have been a much better conclusion to the beloved Die Hard series.

By Lana Rogoff | February 14, 2013

'Beautiful Creatures' promises dangerous love

“Beautiful Creatures” is a watered concoction of “Twilight,” “Harry Potter” and elements of gothic all mixed together. The Romeo and Juliet-forbidden love theme is completely present with a few laughs and some levels of cheesiness.

| February 14, 2013

'Side Effects' filled with plot twists, suspension

"Side Effects" is a must see, and will keep audiences entertained with plot twists, dramatic performances and some mild comic relief.

| February 7, 2013

Annual film festival highlights Jewish culture

The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival plans to feature a blend of foreign and native films to the Valley Feb. 10-24.

By Lana Rogoff | February 6, 2013

'Warm Bodies' gives audiences a zombie to root for

A romantic twist on the grotesque monster, "Warm Bodies" is a zombie movie that focuses less on blood and gore and more on the redeeming qualities of one particular undead.

By Newlin Tillotson | February 1, 2013

Hollywood hypocrisy

Is the entertainment industry really in the best position to criticize people for downloading movies and music for free?

By Colton Gavin | January 29, 2013

'Parker' is packed with action, thrill

An action-packed thriller with a twist, Parker will keep audience members anxious for what the next course of action will be.

| January 26, 2013

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