After decades of anticipation, “Ender’s Game” finally became a motion picture directed by Gavin Hood. The classic sci-fi novel by Orson Scott Card was first published in 1985. Ever since, fans of the futuristic novel have demanded a movie to bring characters like Ender, Petra and Colonel Graff to life. High school teachers assign “Ender’s Game” to introduce students to a … [Read more...] about War: ‘Ender’s Game’ falls short
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Crazy: ‘Grandpa’ gone wild
If you can handle explicit sexual innuendos, prosthetic penises, strippers, fake corpses, gushing feces and boorish language, then you will withstand “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa,” the fourth installment to the “Jackass” film series. If you’re like me, and have never seen one of Paramount’s “Jackass” films because you would much rather make a trip to the theater to see the … [Read more...] about Crazy: ‘Grandpa’ gone wild
Frozen to bring mixed chills
Photo Courtesy of Disney Disney’s new movie “Frozen” will be released this Thanksgiving, and — despite the title — no one should give it the cold shoulder. Inspired by the beautiful scenery of Norway, “Frozen” is about spunky Princess Anna (voice of Kristin Bell) after her sister Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel) sets her icy powers loose on the kingdom of Arendelle, making it … [Read more...] about Frozen to bring mixed chills
‘Thor’ hits the nail in action-packed sequel
Photo Courtesy of Disney With stunning visual effects, pulse-racing action and just the right amount of witty humor, “Thor: The Dark World” looks to be a promising addition to the Marvel family. “Thor: The Dark World” successfully mixes action, laughs and romance to create a fast-paced adventure movie that is heavy on the one-liners and low on the serious drama. Chris … [Read more...] about ‘Thor’ hits the nail in action-packed sequel
Alumnus embraces noise, launches new ventures
One pair of hearing aids transformed 2011 Pepperdine alumnus Austin Chapman’s 23 years of silence into a world of sound. Chapman made national headlines last year when he tried on his new Phonak Nadia IX UP listening device, and was suddenly able to hear music and people’s voices. Close friend Tommy Biglow recalled the “tear jerking” moment when Chapman laid his hands on a … [Read more...] about Alumnus embraces noise, launches new ventures