Movies

Top 5 most memorable Bond girls

The State Press has compiled a list of the five most memorable Bond girls to check out while awaiting the latest 007 installment, “Skyfall.”

By Lindsey Lucero | October 31, 2012

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Top 5 best horror movies for Halloween

To get into the Halloween spirit, The State Press has composed a list of the top 5 horror films to watch.

By Tyler Verti | October 30, 2012

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New ‘X-Men’ sequel gets named, seeks new director

How the X-Men movie “Days of Future Past” will be adapted into film will be anybody’s guess, but fans are thrilled to see this popular storyline on the big screen.

By Tyler Verti | October 29, 2012

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Top 5 recurring trends pop culture needs to rethink

The State Press has composed a list of the top 5 trends that are unfavorable in society, including dubstep and an overabundance of 3D media.

By Lana Rogoff | October 28, 2012

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Point: Horror movies scare, distort reality

Are horror movies chipping away at our daily sense of security?

By Morgan Chan | October 25, 2012

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ASU student, National Treasure actor balances school and career

ASU student Hunter Gomez balances a full-time course load with a professional acting career.

By Justine Pallas | October 25, 2012

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Victoria Justice leaves TV, becomes movie star

Victoria Justice is famous for her role in the Nickelodeon show “Victorious.” Now the star is starring in her own film “Fun Size” out Oct. 26.

By Olivia Khiel | October 25, 2012

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‘Alex Cross’ comes across as boring, unrealistic

A boring action thriller is worse than a cardinal sin — it’s unforgivable.

By Tyler Verti | October 18, 2012

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Affleck expert at recreating real-life tension in ‘Argo’

For most of “Argo,” directed by actor-director Ben Affleck, the film works from the sheer level of audaciousness at work, only derailed in the end by, of all things, reality.

By Taylor Costello | October 11, 2012

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Mainstream horror movies in need of revival

Based on an increasing supply of subpar horror movies over the past several years, the genre must be scrutinized for the purpose of improvement in order to make this Halloween and future Halloweens sufficiently frightful.

By Jeremy Conigliari | October 10, 2012

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‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ gets movie adaptation

Fans of “Fifty Shades of Grey” rejoice, while haters quiver at the fact that the book series is getting a movie.

By Tyler Verti | October 9, 2012

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‘Pitch Perfect,’ a finely tuned film

“Pitch Perfect” in all essence is a film about how times change and accepting that change.

By Tyler Verti | October 4, 2012

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‘Glee’ star writes film, director reveals details

“Struck by Lightning,” a film written by “Glee’s” Chris Colfer, will be playing at the Scottsdale International Film Festival. The State Press got the opportunity to speak with the film’s director, Brian Dannelly, about life on the set.

By Olivia Khiel | October 4, 2012

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How the comedy debate got pretty ugly quick

Nikki Finke’s statement that pretty people aren’t funny reveals not only her outdated sentiments, but also our problematic response to them.

By Esther Drown | October 1, 2012

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Top 5 most underrated, talented Hollywood actors

Actors that put on profound performances are not always recognized for their talent. The State Press has comprised a list of actors it thinks should be given more credit for their accomplishments.

By Austin Garrett | September 30, 2012

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‘Hotel Transylvania’ lacks humor and substance

With the bar of excellence elevated so high due to Pixar, a movie like ‘Hotel Transylvania’ comes off as just embarrassing.

By Tyler Verti | September 27, 2012

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Courageous coming-of-age novel comes to life

Stephen Chbosky’s critically acclaimed novel becomes a critically acclaimed film that will captivate audiences of all ages.

By Olivia Khiel | September 27, 2012

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Billie Joe Armstrong behaves like punk-rock princess

Green Day’s sense of entitlement at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas hurts the band’s image.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 24, 2012

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‘End of Watch’ is a must-watch

With films today being underwhelming piles of computer-generated ego trips, films like “End of Watch” stand out from the rest.

By Tyler Verti | September 20, 2012

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‘DREDD 3D’ provides futuristic, exhilarating fun

“Dredd 3D” will delight moviegoers and provide an incredible adrenaline rush, while staying true to its comic book origin.

By Lana Rogoff | September 20, 2012

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