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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 8
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Illustration by Emily Jones

Willis Proves it’s Not a Good Day to ‘Die Hard’

Nathan Fisher February 21, 2013
Disclaimer: I am a HUGE “Die Hard” fan, and in my book, Bruce Willis is THE MAN. Needless to say, for months I've been anticipating Valentine's Day, not for the sugar high or the "love is in the air" feeling, but for the premier of “A Good Day to Die Hard,” the fifth installment of one of my favorite franchises.
Warm Bodies Leaves Viewer Feeling Warm and Fuzzy

‘Warm Bodies’ Leaves Viewer Feeling Warm and Fuzzy

Nathan Fisher February 7, 2013

The undead seem to be hip nowadays, with shows like "The Walking Dead" and "True Blood" drawing huge crowds, and movies like "Zombieland," "Resident Evil" and "Shaun of the Dead" making a few bucks....

Catharsis On and Off the Stage: Tyler Schuh Talks About the One Act Play Festival

Catharsis On and Off the Stage: Tyler Schuh Talks About the One Act Play Festival

Emma Dahl February 7, 2013

Sitting on the couches upstairs in the Reid Campus Center, first-year Tyler Schuh discusses his experience writing for Whitman's One Act Play Festival. Unlike most of the others who submitted plays, Schuh...

Arnolds Back in The Last Stand

Arnold’s Back in “The Last Stand”

Nathan Fisher January 24, 2013

After the break, I wanted to start off the new year with a bang. Arnold Schwarzenegger's return to the big screen as the sheriff in "The Last Stand" seemed like a good bet. Unfortunately, the Governator's...

Holiday Movie Season Promises Passion, Blood and Adventure

Holiday Movie Season Promises Passion, Blood and Adventure

Nathan Fisher November 26, 2012

The holidays are fast approaching––oh yeah, finals too––so here's a quick peek at some movies we can look forward to seeing now through winter break. Actually, two big blockbusters have already...

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.
Illustration: Binta Loos-Diallo

Bring tissues for ‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close’

Nathan Fisher February 2, 2012
Friday night I wanted to see a movie that would make me laugh and forget about the looming work of the new semester. 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' was not that movie—it was horribly sad . . . but still worth seeing.
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: MaryAnne Bowen

‘Margin Call’ depicts inhumanity of capitalism

Nathan Fisher November 3, 2011
"Margin Call," starring Zachary Quinto, depicts harrowing moral struggles born out of the nature of money and a corrupt financial system.

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."

‘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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