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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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.

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.
The Way  beautifully examines living life to its fullest

‘The Way’ beautifully examines living life to its fullest

Nathan Fisher November 17, 2011
Looking for a feel-good movie that you could watch with your family over the upcoming holidays and actually tolerate? Check out “The Way," a movie that examines a band of troubled souls and their journey of self-discovery along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
Illustration: MaryAnne Bowen

‘Puss in Boots’ delivers humor for all ages

Nathan Fisher November 10, 2011
Nathan Fisher reviews animated flick "Puss In Boots," with voices from Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis.
Illustration: Julie Peterson

Gibson melts down in depressing, dark comic style

Nathan Fisher October 20, 2011
Mel Gibson's comeback film "The Beaver" careens between depressing unstability and moments of offbeat humor.
Illustration: Alex Bailey

Gosling drives in silence

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

Mad-Eye Moody drops F-bombs in ‘The Guard’

Nathan Fisher October 9, 2011
Brendan Gleeson stars as a foul-mouthed cop of questionable morals in the dark foreign comedy film "The Guard."

‘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.

‘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...

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