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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Review: “The LEGO Batman Movie”

Eric Anderson, A&E Editor February 16, 2017

The zany, self-referential and ridiculous antics of the Dark Knight’s LEGO equivalent continue in Warner Animation Group’s new animated feature, “The LEGO Batman Movie,” a spin-off of the 2014...

“Fantastic Beasts” an enchanting “Potter” prequel

Eric Anderson, A&E Editor December 1, 2016

Mixing the charms of its characters, an engaging narrative and grandiose visuals to strong effect, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” a prequel to the “Harry Potter” franchise, is an uncommonly...

“Hell or High Water” delivers gripping drama, action

Eric Anderson, A&E Editor September 15, 2016

In a fairly bizarre turn of events, it appears that film distributors decided to wait until August before finally releasing a majority of this summer's best films. And with the release of the new dramatic...

“Chi-Raq”: An Amusing Look at a Serious Topic

Eric Anderson, Staff Writer February 25, 2016
For a film that begins by presenting a damning social statistic-more Americans have been killed in Chicago in the last decade than in Iraq and Afghanistan combined-Spike Lee's "Chi-Raq" is curiously, but not pointlessly, lighthearted.

‘American Reunion’––Levy not dry, good old boys regrettably so

Nathan Fisher April 12, 2012
The pickings were slim, and I mean slim, at the movie theatre this weekend. "American Reunion" got the nod because of my raunchy memories of the "American Pie" franchise.

“The Descendants” captures powerful, emotive picture of family love

Nathan Fisher March 13, 2012
Every weekend I try to entice my Jewett Hall buddies to join me while I "work" by watching a movie—usually, a mindless bloody action adventure is an easy draw. Surprisingly, last weekend I persuaded the gang to see “The Descendants," and none of us were disappointed.
Wanderlust falls flat with stale humor, moralizing

‘Wanderlust’ falls flat with stale humor, moralizing

Nathan Fisher March 1, 2012
Ever wish you could break away from the stress of life? “Wanderlust" painfully attempts to show a couple's escape attempt that lands them in a hippysville—a place were only a select few of us could survive.

2012 Oscars: Predictions & Picks

Nathan Fisher February 23, 2012
Film critic Nathan Fisher delivers his predictions and hopes for the 84th Annual Academy Awards, broadcasting on Sunday, Feb. 26.
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