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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Illustration: Binta Loos-Diallo

‘Hunger Games’ brings deadly dystopian struggle to big screen

Nathan Fisher April 5, 2012

I am proud to report that I actually read a non-required book this week––"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. Okay, okay, it's an easy fun read, 374 pages with big print, with words of fewer...

“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.

Cheesy love story brings chuckles in ‘The Vow’

Nathan Fisher February 16, 2012
My 16 year-old sister suckered me into seeing “The Vow" on Friday night by saying Channing Tatum was an 100 percent better actor than Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Lautner. In honor of Valentine's Day, I forced myself to see this amnesic chick flick.

‘The Artist’ triumphs with new, refreshing look at retro forms

Nathan Fisher February 9, 2012
“The Artist" throws the recent onslaught of 3-D and "Avatar"-esque visual effects out the window, and returns to the era of black and white and silent movies.
Illustration: Alex Bailey

2012 film season promises action, massive star power

Nathan Fisher January 26, 2012
With the 2011 movie season concluded, save for the upcoming Academy Awards, it's time to look forward. 2012 appears to have some goodies coming our way. Here's my can't-wait-to-see film list in the action/adventure, comedy and thriller genres.
Illustration: Julie Peterson

TV rundown: best and worst of fall season

Mallory Martin December 13, 2011
With rich sets, gorgeous costumes, endearing characters and an engaging storyline, "Once Upon a Time" was my surprise favorite this season.
Illustration: Alex Bailey

Gosling drives in silence

Nathan Fisher October 13, 2011
Nathan Fisher dissects octane-fueled crime drama "Drive," starring Ryan Gosling.

‘Moneyball’ redefines America’s pastime

Nathan Fisher September 29, 2011
Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill star in a guts-and-glory dramatization about the man who changed the game of baseball from the ground up.

Danger Mouse, Luppi build ‘Rome’ with stars Jack White, Norah Jones

Alex Hagen September 29, 2011
Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi create a soundtrack without a film, enlisting the vocal talents of Jack White and Norah Jones to craft their musical narrative.

‘Contagion’ makes Ebola look like common cold

Nathan Fisher September 22, 2011

What would happen in the world if no one, not even those living in a protective bubble, were immune to a disease? "Contagion" examines a lethal virus transmitted by touch.  If you come in contact with...

‘City Island’ review

McCaulay Singer-Milnes February 24, 2011
The film "City Island" is a humorous and serious account of a dysfunctional family. With a great cast, intelligent script and talented director, this film is a recommended watch.
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