THE MAIN FOUR

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A forum for open student discussion.

THE MAIN FOUR

A forum for open student discussion.

THE MAIN FOUR

American Sniper gives interesting portrayal of a soldiers life

“American Sniper” gives interesting portrayal of a soldier’s life

Michael Gottschalk, Staff Writer February 6, 2015
Walking around the halls of Howell High, one would be hard pressed to find a person who has not seen the movie that has swept the nation this past month, American Sniper. The true story stars Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, a US Navy SEAL sniper who is the deadliest sniper in American military history, with 160 confirmed kills.
The Hunger Games Part 1: Mockingjay receives mixed reviews

The Hunger Games Part 1: Mockingjay receives mixed reviews

Jada Boprie, Feature Editor January 23, 2015
For anyone who hasn’t read the books: the entire Hunger Games trilogy is depressing. It’s about death, oppression, and romance that is doomed to fail. But it’s also an incredible story. The problem is that most people loved the first film, tolerated the second, and are now unfairly bashing the third; The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. By Jada Boprie

Religious film leaves lasting impression on viewers

April 30, 2014

By Feature Editor: Hannah Snyder There are so many words to describe the newly released film, Heaven is for Real. It was one of those movies that as soon as I saw the previews months ago I was excited...

Creative movie builds message for all ages

March 3, 2014

By Staff Writer: Kate Bauer Everything in The Lego Movie is, indeed, awesome. From the silly yet wily kid-appropriate PG-rated performance by Will Ferrell to geeking out over seeing my favorite characters...

New movie ideal for people who love history, art

February 25, 2014

By Staff Writer: Jada Boprie Historical movies are not usually among my favorites, except for masterpieces like The King’s Speech, so I didn’t know what to expect when I saw The Monuments Men. But...

“Her” observes a man’s relationship with technology

January 31, 2014

By Staff Writer: Marissa VanDaelen Whenever we think of being in love, we think of two people together. But being in love can be many different things. Sometimes you don’t even need a person to be in...

New life for Ender’s Game

Jada Boprie, Staff Writer November 18, 2013

By Staff Writer: Jada Boprie After 36 years of existing in yellowing paperbacks and faded print, the classic story Ender’s Game has made it to the big screen. Originally a novel written by author Orson...

Professional prison escapee is thrown under the bar

Tricia Tucker, Staff Writer November 14, 2013

By Staff Writer: Tricia Tucker Escape Plan is directed by Mikael Hafstrom and stars Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.  It was released on Oct. 18 at major theaters and has a duration period...

Small cast creates huge movie

Alexis Klask and Alexis Klask October 17, 2013

By Staff Writer: Alexis Klask With only seven cast members, Gravity did much more than succeed in profits. The film presented beautifully crafted effects alongside with academy award winner, Sandra Bullock,...

Insidious sequel rakes in the dough

Alexis Klask, Staff Writer September 24, 2013

Written By Staff Writer: Alexis Klask With a budget of a mere estimated five million dollars (being that Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End was 300 million dollars), Insidious: Chapter 2 has made...

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