Terror, tension and angry bellows echo through the walls as fifteen women fight for their lives. Five days of training gave them the skills, courage and strength to take a stand when many don’t know how.
Imagine packing your belongings and moving yourself and your family to a foreign country. The language is different. The cultures and customs are different. One Northwest professor has done just that.
Coming to Theaters: “Alice in Wonderland” will finally be hitting the big screen after nearly a year of hype and promotion on Friday.
Coming to Theaters: Fans of the “Ocean’s 11” trilogy might want to check out “Takers” opening Friday. The movie revolves around a group of criminals who always seem to pull off the perfect bank robberies.
Many times, I find myself listening to the radio trying to focus on the beat of the song. More times than not this is impossible after I catch a few of the lyrics and realize that many of todays hit songs deal with drugs, sex and money.
I remember when I was younger, all I wanted to do was fit in. I just had to have the right clothes or listen to the most popular music.
Setting up a camera and simply having to push play seems effortless and an easy way to get views and friends on Youtube. Add a guitar, offensive lyrics, a celebrity attitude and a special on comedy central and you have Bo Burnham.
Everyone loves Valentine’s Day. Nothing says “I love you” more than the obligatory purchase of the same box of chocolates and arrangement of flowers that every other girl on campus is getting from every other guy on campus. Don’t tell me you don’t like it.
It’s Thursday the 11th.Do you know what that means? Yep, Justin and I have been going out for two years. Exciting, huh? Kinda makes Valentine’s Day less of a big deal.
Chips, dip, soda, pizza, friends, commercials, half time shows, pre-game shows, post-game celebrations and a trip to Disney World. All of these aspects surround what has become the national holiday we look at in America known as the Super Bowl.
A look inside a Maryville family who took in two visiting Nicaraguan students
This ideal home has been the home for the Darnell’s three children for the past 17 years, but this past week, it has been the home to two new faces
Reviews of "When in Rome and Fozzy's album "Chasing the Grail"
Motion City Soundtrack released their fourth studio album “My Dinosaur Life” on Jan. 19 from Columbia Records. The LP is filled with upbeat and sometimes humorous songs, which is something fans have grown to know and love from the band.
We’re back with another edition of Northwest Video Reviews. This week we look at the new Peter Jackson film, “The Lovely Bones.”
Filmmakers race against clock, teams across nation to create best short films
Film students from all across the country unite under the cold and frosty conditions to battle for the best three-minute or shorter film they could possibly make in 24 hours or less.
The Evolution of Cell Phones
Cell phones have become a part of everyday life in a relatively short amount of time.
When picking the best movie of the year, several factors need to be taken into account. It has to have the right chemistry between the actors, adequate pacing and an overall great message.
Cold War Kids "Behave Yourself" and "The Spy Next Door"
Renowned pianist performs classic works of Haydn, Mendelssohn
For nearly 300 years, the world has been witness to the incredible works of Joseph Haydn and Felix Mendelssohn. Their impact on music has made them two of the most important and inspiring composers of the classical period of music. This past Sunday, people were treated to their works in the form of a modern day piano virtuoso by the name of Paul Barnes.
Charles “Chuck” Place’s recent death on Nov. 27 has left associates, family and admirers mourning his loss. Place’s influence was as widespread and multi-faceted as his interests. He gave, supported and volunteered as his charitable heart wished, leaving countless in sorrow at his death.
Coming to Theaters: “Invictus” opens Friday. The inspirational and sometimes unbelievable story of Nelson Mandela is brought to the screen as Morgan Freeman looks to bring an Academy Award potential performance. The film follows the true story of the South African rugby team lead by Francois Pieneer, played by Matt Damon, as he tries to unite the country in a time of apartheid by attempting to win the Rugby World Cup. Freeman looks to be the most perfect casting ever for Mandela, not only because he looks like Mandela, but has the acting abilities to make it absolutely believable. Inspirational will be the only word on viewers minds when finished with this movie.
Nothing short of musical perfection can be expected when combining the talents of Dave Grohl, Joshua Homme and John Paul Jones. These three musical legends first appeared as Them Crooked Vultures in August, although rumors of the collaboration began in 2005. Each of these three musical geniuses boast extraordinary accomplishments.
If the words “pro wrestling” conjure up images of half-naked, sweaty, grown men throwing tired punches while uttering cheesy one-liners and waving metal chairs around, Junior Austin Buckner would like a few words with you. Heck, he may just invite you to the next performance of his revolutionary International Wrestle League – that is, if his plans ever come to fruition.
Coming to Theaters
“Brothers” hits theaters Friday. The movie follows a soldier (Tobey Maguire) who gets lost while fighting in Afghanistan leaving his wife (Natalie Portman) and children alone. His brother (Jake Gyllenhal) then steps in to fill the void in their life. The potential for this movie is in the casting. Portman has proven to be one of the more capable actresses of her generation. Maguire looks to steal the show, however, with his disturbed post-war psychological state and frightening physical appearance. This movie will be an actors’ delight.
It seems fitting that the opening track of John Mayer’s new album, “Battle Studies,” contains the sound of a symphony tuning up, because Mayer has proven he has enough talent to fill a symphony.
The 40th Annual ING New York City Marathon was held on arguably the most eventful weekend the city would see all year. Halloween festivities, the Yankees battling the Phillies in their 44th World Series appearance, a 26-mile long block party and the race itself, of course, all took place during the last weekend of October.
Snow Patrol has a new album out. “Up To Now”, a 30 track, two disc compilation of singles, greatest hits, album tracks and covers, is simply amazing regardless if you’re a fan or not. Released Nov. 9, this album is a collection of their music over the last 15 years. The lead singer of the band, Gary Lightbody, was quoted in NME magazine saying “It’s a portrait of us as a band, warts and all.”
FIX Releases Friday
Milo and his girlfriend Bella are filming a documentary while racing through Los Angeles in a desperate crime spree, but it’s all for a good cause. You see, Milo’s Brother, Leo, is a convicted felon facing jail time unless he checks into rehab and comes up with $5,000 in 15 hours. Leo’s quote sums up the plot of the movie: “We do a drug deal to get me into rehab, and then a student becomes a teacher.” With LA’s toughest streets as a backdrop for this fun indie flick, watch as these three get themselves into and out of fixes while getting Leo his fix and ultimately fixing the situation.
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When Sesame Street debuted on Nov. 10 1969, children’s television would forever be changed. With colorful characters like Big Bird, Elmo, Bert and Ernie and Oscar the Grouch, the show provided an entertaining and educational platform to teach children about numbers, letters and lessons of life.
The United States has seen more than its share of policy shifts post Sept. 11. However, what many of us do not think about is the international change to a more global appeasement policy to those states that combat what they call terrorism.
The Little Heroes’ latest album, “Thank You,” serves to spit in the face of those who say, “You can’t please everyone.” This clean, peaceful and wistful indie-pop album earns credibility not with a strong, uniquely recognizable sound, but with sheer variety. From acoustic picking to steady, driving riffs, “Thank You” offers the complete melodically blissful package one looks for in an album.
Coming to Theaters: “2012” opens Friday. Never in history has there been a date as meaningful and catastrophic. So consequential in religions from all over the world, so important that it not only concerns religious aficionados, but scientists as well. It has long been known that the Mayan calendar predicted 2012 would be the year to end all years, and the world as we know it; Armageddon. Now the movie “2012” depicts the gallant efforts of the Doomsday survivors. In action flick in all sense of the word, “2012 is a definite must see, if not only to make you think.
Review of motion picture Paranormal Activity.
It’s a Saturday night in Maryville and you’re just leaving a friend’s house after a night of partying, fornication and of course, partaking in a drink or two or three. Caught somewhere in between absolutely drunk and more conscious of your surroundings because of how much you’ve been drinking, you fumble your keys before your sober driver takes them from you, you take a deep breath, get in your car and suddenly it hits you.
I would be lying if I said I listened to AFI, (A Fire Inside) when they first came out in 90s, because we all know I was listening to the Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync like every other young girl in America at the time.
Coming to Theaters: “The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day” is a definite must see for fans of the original classic. The only difference is this time the MacManus brothers are being framed for the murder of their dearly loved priest. As a result, they are forced to return to Boston after living a peaceful existence for eight years in Ireland to clear their name. The film was released on Oct. 30, and even if you haven’t seen the original, this sequel looks promising; most likely a new classic.
One afternoon inside of a dark empty theater, a very unsettling feeling washes over. No one is around, there’s hardly any light, and all one can hear is a clanging noise seemingly coming from the backstage area.
On the second floor of the Fine Arts building, a colorful display of characters are filing in and being tightly packed into a classroom.
Reviews of "New Moon Soundtrack" and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Lights hit the success mark before you could get your hands on her full length album.
For the Kozol family, times filled with Christmas carols, joy and hopes for the new year were replaced by hacking coughs, fear and uncertainty.
Following the same sentiment, I present to you “A Silver Lining” by We Shot the Moon.
Previews of "Stepfather" and "Where the Wild Things Are"
Previews of "Couples Retreat" and Bob Dylan's "Christmas in the Heart"
Northwest Fight Club held it’s seventh event last Friday . Here’s a look of some of the fights and what one of the founders, Joshua Wright, thought about the event:
It’s Thursday, the day before Dallas Barrett competes in the Northwest Fight Club’s seventh regional mixed martial arts event.
Review of the motion picture Zombieland.
While Fall brings changing colors of the leaves, it also brings changing of shows on television.
They say a girl should be judged by her brain and not her body. Well, “Jennifer’s Body” has brains; albeit mischievous brains, behind the gorgeous body of Megan Fox.
Paramore doesn’t just have “Brand New Eyes,” they also have a brand new sound.
Top three picks of "Zombieland," AFI and "The Wizard of Oz"
Walking into The Java Joint, the first sense that is served is smell from the enticing aromas of coffee and tea. As one sits down and they have a chance to look around, the sense of sight is served by the artwork around them.
Caspian’s latest, “Tertia,” showcases the band’s established maturity with a heavier, more serious sound than we have previously heard from them.
Top Two Picks Surrogates and Dizzee Rascal’s “Tongue N’ Cheek
Alum make living creating movie trailers
Bobby Gumm goes to a typical office every day like most people.
Controversy creates cash. After Kanye West’s disrespectful interruption of country music sweetheart Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, ratings rose 17 percent compared to last year’s award show.
The horror movie of the year has come in this spectacular film. How far would you go to keep a secret? The test will come in this film.
"Jennifer's Body," The Beatles: Stereo Box Set and "Tyson"
Coming to Theaters: “9” was released to theaters on Tuesday. This movie was produced by Tim Burton who brought us other animated spectacles like “Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Corpse Bride.”
Who will stand tall, energy drinks or energy shots
On the Northwest campus, one of the more popular places is the Station. Students can get all sorts of treats to eat or drink. One of these things is AMP Energy, of which the Station has an entire cooler of.
For the past few months, I have been following and falling in love with a band called Owl City.
Almost a week ago today I drove onto the Northwest campus for the first time in my newborn college life. It was a wild ride to say the least, with all the downpour weather and the long drive I had just taken. It’s hard enough knowing that I left my friends, family and everything I’ve known to come out to a new place where I have to essentially start my life over.
My first week here at Northwest Missouri State was hectic, tiring and fun. Move in day was the most stressful because you had to get so much done in so little time. From picking up your laptop, to getting to all your meetings on time, there was hardly enough time to unpack! Luckily, my roommate and I only had to re-arrange our room once to get it to what would be most comfortable for us. It was quite a pain having to carry my books all across campus also but nothing beat the fact that once I got here, my dad realized that Wal-Mart only gave us HALF of my futon! Oh well…
Advantage week has kept me busy, busy, busy. I’m pretty sure that I’ve walked at least ten miles this whole weekend and my feet are killing me. I live in Perrin and the dorms are super nice. I’ve met a lot of nice girls on my floor and the RA’s are really helpful.
Bags were unpacked, heavy appliances were carried up flights of stairs, furniture was arranged and then rearranged, and a new chapter was written in the lives of 1,496 Northwest freshmen.
Coming to Theaters: “Gamer” starring Gerard Butler (“300”) opens Friday. Writers and Directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor are the same ones that created “Crank” and “Crank: High Voltage” so anyone who loves the fast-paced action of those movies are sure to expect the same from “Gamer.
It’s ironic that singer/filmmaker Rob Zombie has an album entitled Educated Horses, because he is about as educated as one when it comes to making movies. His latest film endeavor “Halloween II,” shows that he has not only lost touch with the original horror classic, but has also lost touch with his own movies.
First lady uses historical information to renovate house
Remodeling a nearly 140-year-old house is no easy task, but with new wall colors and restored hardwood floors will come a new purpose for the Thomas W. Gaunt House on the Northwest campus.
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