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‘The Artist’ an original tribute to silent cinema

‘The Artist’ an original tribute to silent cinema

Erich Hilkert January 30, 2012

If we are to believe the movies, love and a dependable best friend are all we need to keep going. Of course, it's all so much more complex than that. But it seems to be no coincidence that dozens of movies...

“Red Tails" leaves viewers wanting more

“Red Tails” leaves viewers wanting more

Walker Donaldson January 23, 2012

This weekend in Hollywood, the top two films released featured uncommon stories. First, “Haywire,” an action film, featured a female main character who is battling a corrupt government agency. Second,...

What to do with your empty life now that football is over

Ashley Chaffin January 18, 2012

The 12 short weeks of football season make it easy for students to plan their weekends in the fall. Fridays are spent preparing for the game, Saturdays are spent at the game and Sundays are spent recovering...

“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”

Erich Hilkert January 17, 2012

If you're thinking of seeing the much-talked-about spy movie "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" that just opened because you like James Bond, you might want to head in the other direction and try another spy...

Bama Art House screens first film in winter series

Bama Art House screens first film in winter series

Ashley Chaffin January 17, 2012

  This semester’s Bama Art House Series kicked off last week with the film Melancholia. For anyone who missed the first film, here is the list of films showing throughout this semester at The Bama...

Film explores origins of SEC Championship

Tony Tsoukalas December 30, 2011

ESPNU’s documentary “The Play that Changed College Football,” which premieres tonight at 10 p.m. on ESPNU, takes fans through the creation of the first SEC Championship game in 1992 between Florida...

CW staffers pick their favorite holiday movies sure to bring cheer

CW staffers pick their favorite holiday movies sure to bring cheer

CW Staff December 7, 2011

Erich Hilkert, Lifestyles Film Columnist ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’: My favorite holiday movie is "It's a Wonderful Life." I'm a fan of director Frank Capra and an even bigger fan of Jimmy Stewart....

‘The Muppets’ world of fiction leaves audiences in stitches

Walker Donaldson December 5, 2011

If the real world were anything like the world in “The Muppets,” The Crimson White would not have anything to report about. The problems that plague our campus would be solved with musical numbers,...

Ben Stiller surpasses his contemporaries in film

Ben Stiller surpasses his contemporaries in film

Erich Hilkert November 21, 2011

I have a confession to make: I kind of wanted to see “Tower Heist” upon its release. Truthfully, the reviews have actually been positive overall. Yes, the praise has been tepidly positive, but positive...

Professor attends television seminar in Hollywood

Lis Garcia November 17, 2011

Only 20 faculty members across the country are selected annually for a trip to Hollywood per the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation. This year, Kristen Warner, assistant professor of telecommunication...

A-list stars making B-list films

Walker Donaldson November 14, 2011

This was not a great weekend to go to the theater for a movie. “Immortals,” “J. Edgar” and “Jack and Jill” all opened to terrible reviews from critics. They are large budget cinematic adventures...

Football, war and Veteran's Day

Football, war and Veteran’s Day

Erich Hilkert November 7, 2011

There are few times of the year when it makes perfect logical sense to write about a war movie. I can think of roughly five: 1. Memorial Day – what better time is there? 2. Veterans Day, which happens...