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Back to Elm Street
3.5 stars (out of 4)
The big trend in Hollywood these days seems to be rebooting classic films. A reboot, for anyone still pounding away on their Macintosh II and watching movies on VHS, is a new version of a film made but with completely new ideas and storylines. This is usually a hit or miss process (I'm looking at you, "Planet of the Apes") but when done right, it can be a sublime experience; such is the case with Samuel Bayer's revamped version of "A Nightmare on Elm Street.… Post the First Comment
 
Rethinking the 'American Dream'
The collaboration of many Palomar students bring together a creative and powerful approach to a festival dedicated to the Performing Arts Department. The department celebrated its 20th year through a three-day festival titled "American Dream 2.0." The talents were displayed by performances that took the audience through an amazing journey of music, theater and dance.… Post the First Comment
 
Not worth the trip back in time
The popular TV show "Glee" has procured a large fan base with its musical addition to evening television, yet that popularity may have given them too much confidence in taking on a powerful music icon with their recent album release "The Power of Madonna," which just feels powerless.… Post the First Comment
 
'Splinter Cell' mows over competitors with improved gameplay
The recent release of the new game "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction" should be a great warm-up for gamers looking to find some fun games to play this summer. Storyline-wise, the game has quite a new feel to it from the previous releases. Sam Fisher, the game's main character, is more of a rebel with a cause in this one, taking a short leave from his retirement to get even with some of his enemies.… Post the First Comment
 
'Robin Hood' just another half-hearted re-make
1 star (out of 4)
Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe come together again in an attempt to tell a new Robin Hood story and unfortunately for audiences, this movie shoots for the stars but lands in the trees. Russell Crowe plays Robin Longstride, a common archer in King Richard's army during the crusades.… Post the First Comment
 
'Letters to Juliet' a formulaic repeat
2 stars (out of 4)
"Letters to Juliet" provides the fun and enjoyable, yet way too familiar plot that can be predicted from the very beginning. Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) originally travels to the beautiful city of Verona with her fiancée Victor (Gael Garcia Bernal) on his work-obsessed business trip.… Post the First Comment
 
 
 

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