Weekend of Movies

By Maddie Shannon • Mar 4, 2011

Last weekend, probably the saddest weekend in the history of local movie theaters, brought a new round of Bieber Fever to Fresno and glamorized satanic cults.

Oscars won’t televise every winner

By Alexandra Norton • Feb 25, 2011

Less-noticed categories deemed less important by Oscar viewers It is Hollywood's biggest night--Oscar night. Beautiful people in elegant attire glide down a ruby passageway while flashing lights capture...

Weekend of Movies

By Maddie Shannon • Feb 25, 2011

The one respectable film coming out this weekend is a Christian film. Contrary to the standards set by many other faith-based films, “The Grace Card” is the one redeeming feature that will bring normal, upstanding citizens to theaters this weekend.

Weekend of Movies

By Maddie Shannon • Feb 18, 2011

This weekend’s films have a specific audience in mind: guys. While today brings 12 new movies to movie theaters across the country, only a few are being shown in local theaters. Among them are films that are particularly testosterone-oriented. “Unknown,” starring Liam Neeson, uses Neeson’s physical stamina to the film’s advantage in a role that Neeson fans will liken to his role in “Taken.”

Weekend of Movies

By Maddie Shannon • Feb 11, 2011

Moviegoers this weekend can expect local theaters to be packed with audience members looking for a laugh. Whether your type of comedy is of “The Office” variety, slapstick or playground humor, three comedies debuting this weekend will have local audiences laughing through Sunday. Here is this weekend’s lineup of movies.

Weekend of Movies

By Maddie Shannon • Jan 28, 2011

Whether you prefer thrillers like “The Rite” or quirky, slightly perverse movies like “Kaboom,” moviegoers of all kinds are likely to find something to suit their cinematic tastes.

Oscar nominations trigger local buzz

By Maddie Shannon • Jan 26, 2011

Nominees for the Academy Awards, the most highly anticipated awards show of the season, were announced yesterday.

Weekend of Movies

By Maddie Shannon • Jan 21, 2011

This weekend, four highly anticipated movies are scheduled to be released.

Weekend of Movies

By Maddie Shannon • Dec 1, 2010

This weekend, four movies that will make you think are scheduled to release in theaters. Highly-anticipated movies as well as lesser-known indie films bring up important issues, including cultural roles and what really happens after death. No matter what your preference, each of these four movies are sure to cater to their specific audiences.

Harry Potter’s last ride begins

By Maddie Shannon • Nov 19, 2010

True to their passion, Harry Potter fans turned out in the thousands for the midnight premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, Part I.”

Coming to the big screen

By Maddie Shannon • Nov 10, 2010

This weekend, movies that cater to every moviegoer’s interests come to theaters. Big explosions, alien invasions and cartoon princesses rule the big screen along with all-star casts. Here is a lineup of movies to see this weekend.

Weekend of Movies

By Maddie Shannon • Nov 5, 2010

Unlikely superheroes, African-American women, disenchanted Muslim youth and Harrison Ford are the main focus of four much-anticipated movies coming out this weekend. Here is a rundown of movies coming out today.