Movies

‘Hansel & Gretel’ is artificial, even for a fairy tale

"Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" might have the most lenient PG-13 rating in the history of cinema.

By Tyler Verti | January 25, 2013

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Hollywood's new McCarthyism

You would think Hollywood would have learned its lesson about blacklisting.

By Colton Gavin | January 22, 2013

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'Warm Bodies' star, director visit ASU

"Warm Bodies" star Dave Franco and director Jonathan Levine talked to students Wednesday about the upcoming zombie romantic comedy.

By Tyler Verti | January 17, 2013

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Theater student stars in local film

Theater junior Sarah Sawyer stars in a heartfelt comedy about life after graduation, family relationships and a pink horse shirt.

| January 13, 2013

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‘Zero Dark Thirty’ is honest, bold

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ pops the bubble of how Americans believe the world should be and illustrates reality.

By Tyler Verti | January 9, 2013

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'Playing for Keeps' doesn't score with audience

As far as entertaining romantic comedies go, “Playing For Keeps” is embarrassing and pointless.

By Lana Rogoff | December 6, 2012

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‘The Comedy’ ironically lacks enjoyable humor

“The Comedy” has little direction and fewer jokes.

By Mikayla Gilbert | November 29, 2012

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‘Killing Them Softly’ masterfully executed flick

“Killing Them Softly” is not a high-octane joy ride — it’s a slow burn.

By Tyler Verti | November 29, 2012

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Bringing Hogwarts to ASU: Third annual Yule Ball

ASU’s Harry Potter club is expected to hold it’s third annual Yule Ball in the Memorial Union on Friday.

By Lana Rogoff | November 27, 2012

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Audiences will not fall for 'Rise of the Guardians'

Even though the movie has impressive visuals that will entertain children, adults will find this hard to watch due to the lack of substance.

By Tyler Verti | November 20, 2012

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New Star Wars potential director list down to two

Even though it hasn’t been officially announced, the list of potential directors for “Star Wars: Episode VII” has been narrowed down to two.

By Tyler Verti | November 14, 2012

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Leave Twilight’s fan girls alone

Twilight’s fan girls have more to tell us about what their diehard devotion indicates.

By Esther Drown | November 12, 2012

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Hollywood designer, ASU alumnus holds Q&A

Hamilton Sterling, an ASU alumnus, is a sound effects and lighting designer who has worked on multiple films. His impressive cinematic repertoire includes the latest “Men in Black” movie and “The Dark Knight.”

By Lana Rogoff | November 12, 2012

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Tech Spec: Is it time to go digital?

In the past year or so, the movie industry has added another option for consumers: digital copy.

By Courtland Jeffrey | November 8, 2012

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‘Skyfall’ confidently launches new era for James Bond films

The 23rd installment in the James Bond series, “Skyfall,” comments on the series humble literary beginnings, its past filmography and its future.

By Taylor Costello | November 8, 2012

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‘Skyfall’ director shares process of resurrecting Bond film

“Skyfall” director Sam Mendes spent time answering questions for student journalists, including The State Press, in a conference call.

By Lindsey Lucero | November 8, 2012

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6 films and TV shows fitting for Election Day

The State Press presents a list of films that reflect the discussed issues in this election season.

By Taylor Costello | November 5, 2012

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A Conspiring Creative

After writing an award-winning screenplay and living through years in the film industry, Gregory Bernstein arrives to ASU with a modest demeanor and valuable advice.

By Mackenzie McCreary | November 4, 2012

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‘Flight’ takes audiences on turbulent emotional ride

Following the story of an alcoholic, “Flight” is a realistic film that will take audiences on an unpredictable emotional ride.

By Mikayla Gilbert | November 1, 2012

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Little Red Wagon foundation holds on-campus event, celebrates film release

“Little Red Wagon” depicts the life of Zach Bonner, the founder of the Little Red Wagon Foundation, which fights child homelessness.

By Mikayla Gilbert | October 31, 2012

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