Finally, A Cinematic Girl Who Is Truly ‘Brave’
By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. – Pixar has produced many critically acclaimed films. Over the years, we watched a rat with remarkable culinary skills, a house that can fly, and a clownfish in search for his abducted son. But Pixar has never had a female protagonist before. That is, until now. Brave is the story of Merida, a spirited young girl in medieval Scotland who rejects the traditional guidance administered by her mother in favor of archery and horseback riding. When her parents name her the prize in a contest between the bachelor sons of tribal lords, Merida rebels, much to the dismay of her mother. She evokes a spell to change her mother, not realizing the full consequences of her wish. Merida is no damsel in distress. It is about time … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brave, Disney, Gokce Yurekli, movie review, movies, New Jersey, Newark, Pixar, U.S.A.
Finally, A Cinematic Girl Who Is Truly ‘Brave’
By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. – Pixar has produced many critically acclaimed films. Over the years, we watched a rat with remarkable culinary skills, a house that can fly, and a clownfish in search for his abducted son. But Pixar has never had a female protagonist before. That is, until now. Brave is the story of Merida, a spirited young girl in medieval Scotland who rejects the traditional guidance administered by her mother in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brave, Disney, Gokce Yurekli, movie review, movies, New Jersey, Newark, Pixar, U.S.A.
Finally, A Cinematic Girl Who Is Truly ‘Brave’
By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. – Pixar has produced many critically acclaimed films. Over the years, we watched a rat with remarkable culinary skills, a house that can fly, and a clownfish in search for his abducted son. But Pixar has never had a female protagonist before. That is, until now. Brave is the story of Merida, a spirited young girl in medieval Scotland who rejects the traditional guidance administered by her mother in favor of archery and horseback riding. When her parents name her the prize in a contest between the bachelor sons of tribal lords, Merida rebels, much to the dismay of her mother. She evokes a spell to change her mother, not realizing the full consequences of her wish. Merida is no damsel in distress. It is about time … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brave, Disney, Gokce Yurekli, movie review, movies, New Jersey, Newark, Pixar, U.S.A.
Finally, A Cinematic Girl Who Is Truly ‘Brave’
By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. – Pixar has produced many critically acclaimed films. Over the years, we watched a rat with remarkable culinary skills, a house that can fly, and a clownfish in search for his abducted son. But Pixar has never had a female protagonist before. That is, until now. Brave is the story of Merida, a spirited young girl in medieval Scotland who rejects the traditional guidance administered by her mother in favor of archery and horseback riding. When her parents name her the prize in a contest between the bachelor sons of tribal lords, Merida rebels, much to the dismay of her mother. She evokes a spell to change her mother, not realizing the full consequences of her wish. Merida is no damsel in distress. It … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brave, Disney, Gokce Yurekli, movie review, movies, New Jersey, Newark, Pixar, U.S.A.
A Swedish Thriller Is Gripping And Beautiful
By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. — The story of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo has captivated audiences twice already with Stieg Larsson’s Millennium novels and their Swedish film adaptations. The Swedish film by director Niels Arden Oplev opened to critical acclaim from international as well as American critics. So it came as a surprise that despite the success of the series, David Fincher decided to create his own adaptation. Personally, I had very high expectations for this film given Fincher’s other amazing movies such as The Social Network and Fight Club. Now that The Girl with the Dragon Tattoois available in theaters, it is safe to say that it is a beautifully shot and gripping film with terrific performances from every actor and actress involved. Daniel Craig plays Mikhail Blomkvist, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: David Fincher, Gokce Yurekli, movie review, movies, Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
A Swedish Thriller Is Gripping And Beautiful
By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. — The story of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo has captivated audiences twice already with Stieg Larsson’s Millennium novels and their Swedish film adaptations. The Swedish film by director Niels Arden Oplev opened to critical acclaim from international as well as American critics. So it came as a surprise that despite the success of the series, David Fincher decided to create his own adaptation. Personally, I had very high expectations for this film given Fincher’s other amazing movies such as The Social Network and Fight Club. Now that The Girl with the Dragon Tattoois available in theaters, it is safe to say that it is a beautifully shot and gripping film with terrific performances from every actor and actress involved. Daniel Craig plays Mikhail Blomkvist, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: David Fincher, Gokce Yurekli, movie review, movies, Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
A Swedish Thriller Is Gripping And Beautiful
ByGokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK,New Jersey, U.S.A. — The story of TheGirl With the Dragon Tattoo has captivated audiences twice already withStieg Larsson’s Millennium novels and their Swedish film adaptations. TheSwedish film by director Niels Arden Oplev opened to critical acclaim frominternational as well as American critics. So it came as a surprise thatdespite the success of the series, David Fincher decided to create his ownadaptation. Personally,I had very high expectations for this film given Fincher’s other amazing moviessuch as The Social Network and Fight Club. Nowthat The Girl with the Dragon Tattoois available in theaters, it is safe to say that it is a beautifully shot andgripping film with terrific performances from every actor and actress involved. DanielCraig plays Mikhail Blomkvist, the investigative journalist in Sweden called infrom a remote island by a mysterious industrialist, … Read entire article »
Filed under: David Fincher, Gokce Yurekli, movie review, movies, Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
A Swedish Thriller Is Gripping And Beautiful
By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. — The story of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo has captivated audiences twice already with Stieg Larsson’s Millennium novels and their Swedish film adaptations. The Swedish film by director Niels Arden Oplev opened to critical acclaim from international as well as American critics. So it came as a surprise that despite the success of the series, David Fincher decided to create his own adaptation. Personally, I had very high expectations for this film given Fincher’s other amazing movies such as The Social Network and Fight Club. Now that The Girl with the Dragon Tattoois available in theaters, it is safe to say that it is a beautifully shot and gripping film with terrific performances from every actor and actress involved. Daniel Craig plays Mikhail Blomkvist, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: David Fincher, Gokce Yurekli, movie review, movies, Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
A Swedish Thriller Is Gripping And Beautiful
By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. — The story of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo has captivated audiences twice already with Stieg Larsson’s Millennium novels and their Swedish film adaptations. The Swedish film by director Niels Arden Oplev opened to critical acclaim from international as well as American critics. So it came as a surprise that despite the success of the series, David Fincher decided to create his own adaptation. Personally, I had very high expectations for this film given Fincher’s other amazing movies such as The Social Network and Fight Club. Now that The Girl with the Dragon Tattoois available in theaters, it is safe to say that it is a beautifully shot and gripping film with terrific performances from every actor and actress involved. Daniel Craig plays Mikhail Blomkvist, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: David Fincher, Gokce Yurekli, movie review, movies, Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
A Swedish Thriller Is Gripping And Beautiful
ByGokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK,New Jersey, U.S.A. — The story of TheGirl With the Dragon Tattoo has captivated audiences twice already withStieg Larsson’s Millennium novels and their Swedish film adaptations. TheSwedish film by director Niels Arden Oplev opened to critical acclaim frominternational as well as American critics. So it came as a surprise thatdespite the success of the series, David Fincher decided to create his ownadaptation. Personally,I had very high expectations for this film given Fincher’s other amazing moviessuch as The Social Network and Fight Club. Nowthat The Girl with the Dragon Tattoois available in theaters, it is safe to say that it is a beautifully shot andgripping film with terrific performances from every actor and actress involved. DanielCraig plays Mikhail Blomkvist, the investigative journalist in Sweden called infrom a remote island by a mysterious industrialist, … Read entire article »
Filed under: David Fincher, Gokce Yurekli, movie review, movies, Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
A Swedish Thriller Is Gripping And Beautiful
By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. — The story of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo has captivated audiences twice already with Stieg Larsson’s Millennium novels and their Swedish film adaptations. The Swedish film by director Niels Arden Oplev opened to critical acclaim from international as well as American critics. So it came as a surprise that despite the success of the series, David Fincher decided to create his own adaptation. Personally, I had very high expectations for this film given Fincher’s other amazing movies such as The Social Network and Fight Club. Now that The Girl with the Dragon Tattoois available in theaters, it is safe to say that it is a beautifully shot and gripping film with terrific performances from every actor and actress involved. Daniel Craig plays Mikhail Blomkvist, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: David Fincher, Gokce Yurekli, movie review, movies, Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Hurricane Hits New Jersey Lightly
Flooded road in New Jersey.Photo: Gokce Yurekli Downed tree in New JerseyPhoto: Gokce Yurekli By Gokce Yurekli Reporter Youth Journalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. — The rain from Hurricane Irene has subsided tremendously in New Jersey, leaving behind only minor damage in most areas.My family and I weathered the storm in our house, where the electricity went out about midnight while the rain continued until early morning.This morning, we left the house to check out our neighborhood.Several shops were left underwater and the lake near my house flooded.Road crews are out picking up branches and fallen limbs from the main street in town.Hurricane Irene came ashore in North Carolina Friday and moved north through New England and eastern Canada on Sunday and Monday. TweetShare#call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;} … Read entire article »
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