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In holiday season, quality Thanksgiving movies often overlooked

Virginia Wesson November 25, 2013

As the holidays approach, students are looking forward to days of no class, family dinners and some quality time with their best friend, Netflix. But let’s get one thing straight. When I say the holidays,...

Devoted movie series fans make advance-screenings flourish

Drew Pendleton November 20, 2013

These days, it’s become a customary trend with the newest book-to-film adaptations to give some fans a first chance to see what’s new to theaters before a film’s opening day. Starting with midnight...

With Darren Aronofsky at helm, upcoming ‘Noah’ has potential

Drew Pendleton November 18, 2013

Last week, the first trailers for a new take on the biblical story of Noah hit the Internet. Complete with stunning visuals and a talented cast, the film – simply titled “Noah” – is set to hit...

HCA brings Bollywood movie night to campus

Reed OMara November 11, 2013

In celebration of International Education Week, Honors College Assembly will be hosting a Bollywood movie night on Monday, Nov. 11, where students can see “Three Idiots,” the highest grossing Bollywood...

November will bring ‘motley mix’ of film premieres

Drew Pendleton November 4, 2013

A motley mix of movies will hit the big screen this month, varying from much-awaited sequels to a front-running film for the Best Picture Oscar. “12 Years a Slave,” which received rave reviews from...

Rocky Horror still the king of camp

Dylan Walker October 28, 2013

I went to my first showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Friday, presented by Pink Box Burlesque at the Bama Theatre. It is safe to say that experience revived my faith in the power of film. While...

New Wes Anderson film likely to contain trademark quirks

Virginia Wesson October 24, 2013

Trailers for Wes Anderson’s new film “The Grand Budapest Hotel” started swirling around the Internet last week. The film, set to release in March 2014, seems to have all the trademark Anderson...

‘Bama Laughs’ comedy night to feature student videos

Jason Frost October 16, 2013

For those interested in original comedy, students from the department of restaurant, hotel and meetings management will be hosting Bama Laughs, a night featuring comedic short films and Vines by University...

October brings fall film season

Drew Pendleton September 25, 2013

The weather isn’t the only thing that changes when summer segues into fall. While the weather may begin to cool down, the fall film season heats up, bringing a wave of new, intriguing films to wide audiences....

‘The Spectacular Now’ director visits UA for screening

Laura Testino September 19, 2013

Students can strut the Hollywood red carpet Monday, Sept. 23, as the Ferguson Theater hosts the one-time Tuscaloosa premiere of “The Spectacular Now,” a film directed by James Ponsoldt, starring...

‘The Spectacular Now’ director visits UA for screening

Laura Testino September 19, 2013

Students can strut the Hollywood red carpet Monday, Sept. 23, as the Ferguson Theater hosts the one-time Tuscaloosa premiere of “The Spectacular Now,” a film directed by James Ponsoldt, starring...

Give Ben Affleck a chance to be Batman

Drew Pendleton September 16, 2013

It’s official: The world has a new Batman. But many people aren’t happy about who it is. On Aug. 22, Warner Brothers announced that Ben Affleck, known most recently for directing the Best Picture...