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‘Silver Linings’ Is A Journey Of Self-Healing
By Jenny Neufeld Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International MOUNT VERNON, New York, U.S.A. – Who would have thought that the ‘World’s Sexiest Man’ and the winning tribute of The Hunger Games could mold together, with the work of director David O. Russell, in an intense, yet heartwarming, and surprisingly nail-biting, adaption of Matthew Quick’s novel, Silver Linings Playbook? I sure didn’t. As I walked into the theater I sat down in my seat expecting your typical “rom-com,” with the sappy love-story, but a chick flick was far from what I got. Silver Linings Playbook follows the journey of confused and estranged Pat Solitano Jr., played by Bradley Cooper, named last year by People as the sexiest man alive. Recently released from a committed period in a mental facility, Pat must begin his new life away from … Read entire article »
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‘Lincoln’ Deserves A Dozen Academy Awards
By Alan Burkholder Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International BRISTOL, Connecticut, U.S.A. – Let’s see here: Based on a critically-acclaimed historical book? Check. Steven Spielberg sitting in the director’s chair? Check. Daniel Day-Lewis as the lead star? Check. Score by John Williams? You bet your life. Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve got ourselves an Oscar Bait movie that has absolutely no shame in showing it. We know that the movie has been nominated for 12 Academy Awards, including the prestigious “Best Picture,” but how is Lincoln on its own merits? Well, I sat down for two and a half hours plus the obligatory movie previews to find out. The result? I can honestly say that this movie deserves all of the praise it has been getting from critics. The movie’s story follows the exploits of then-President Abraham … Read entire article »
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Fantastical "Beasts Of The Southern Wild" Offers Vulnerability And Exhilaration
By Noah Kidron-Style Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International LONDON, England – Director Benh Zeitlin’s hallucinogenic Beasts of the Southern Wild may well be the most exiting cinematic debut, if not the outright best film, of the year. Drawing inspiration from Hurricane Katrina – but with a resonance far beyond the admittedly effective emotional manipulation of the tsunami survival film The Impossible, Beasts of the Southern Wild is set in a fictional Louisiana bayou called The Bathtub, which lies below a levee in a perennial floodplain. The film tells the story, through the eyes of six-year old Hushpuppy, played by Quvenzhane Wallis, of the small ramshackle community that lives in The Bathtub as they prepare to face a storm that threatens their existence. As Hushpuppy struggles to comprehend her increasingly confusing world, the film oscillates between a galling depiction of … Read entire article »
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If Justice Is Done, ‘Les Mis’ Will Win Oscars
By Myah Guild Reporter Youth Journalism International DUNSTABLE, Bedfordshire, England – Director Tom Hooper’s long-awaited adaptation of the consistently acclaimed novel and musical Les Misérables finally hit UK screens on January 11 and surely set the bar high for 2013 in film. Everything from the cinematography to the world-famous score was done in epic style. Following the life of convict Jean Valjean, played by Hugh Jackman, Les Misérables is a story of change and time as well as social injustice and revolution. Jackman’s portrayal of the felon pursued by Russell Crowe’s relentless Javert is simply outstanding and whilst Crowe’s singing is considerably weaker than his counterparts, his ability to convey the cruelty and complexity of Javert is a good distraction. Hooper’s decision to shoot the singing live paid off enormously as the emotion of the songs resounded … Read entire article »
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Do You Hear The People Sing? You Sure Will In French Revolution Tale, Les Misérables
Official movie poster By Tasman Anderson Reporter Youth Journalism International BRISBANE, Australia –It’s not a common occurrence for a film to feature more singing than dialogue. However, Director Tom Hooper’s musical, Les Misérables not only achieves this, but goes one step further by having no more than a dozen words uttered throughout the entire two and a half hour film. Before seeing the movie, I had no idea what Les Misérables was about or even that it was a novel and extremely successful theater production. I went into the cinema with no idea that it was even a musical so you can imagine my surprise when a rough and sagged Hugh Jackman started singing the second he appeared, holding onto heavy ropes and covered in dirt! However, it soon dawned on me that it wasn’t just … Read entire article »
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Lessons From Les Miserables: Tearjerker Teaches About Grace And The Law
Official movie poster By Evangeline Han Reporter Youth Journalism International MELAKA, Malaysia – Before going to watch Les Misérables, I logged into Wikipedia to read the movie’s plot. My Facebook friends had been posting about the movie and some even mentioned the touching aspect of it. After reading the plot, I was bewildered. How could they cry while watching the movie when two of the main characters had their happy ending because of their marriage? After all, how touching could battle scenes be? Little did I know! Les Misérables starts with prisoners working on ropes to pull in a large ship in the downpour. As they file back to prison after completing their job, the prison guard, Javert, played by Russell Crowe, stops one man, Jean Valjean, played by Hugh Jackman, and tells him that he … Read entire article »
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The Hobbit’s Journey Is A True Adventure
By Myah Guild Reporter Youth Journalism International DUNSTABLE, Bedfordshire, England – Almost 10 years after The Lord of the Rings: The Return of The King wowed audiences and critics alike, fans of director Peter Jackson’s trilogy have long awaited the arrival of Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. First published in 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien’s prequel to the Lord of the Rings explores the adventures of Frodo’s uncle, Bilbo Baggins, and his part in a dwarfish quest 60 years earlier. Immediately stunning is the scenery and high definition the picture achieves. The picturesque and peaceful landscape is well contrasted with the harsh, barren land traveled through by the 13 dwarves, Gandalf, played by Ian McKellen, the wizard and the character of Bilbo, who reaffirms the difference between his peaceful village of Bag-End and the wilderness of Middle Earth. Martin … Read entire article »
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A Heartwarming Take On Cancer Survival
By Chi Le Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International HANOI, Vietnam – “What are your chances? What are your odds?” says one character to another. “I don’t know, man. I mean I looked it up and it said 50/50 but that’s like the Internet so…” “It’s not that bad. It’s better than I thought. You’ll be fine, man. You’re young. Young people beat cancer all the time. … You’ll be fine. 50/50! If you were a casino game, you’d have the best odds.” That’s a little prelude to the movie title that may send you to bewilderment – though only for a little while. 50/50, released in 2011, is a comedy-drama film on the topic of cancer survival directed by Jonathan Levine. Funny as it seems, a keen cinema-goer cannot truly acknowledge his “authority” without listing at least one … Read entire article »
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A Heartwarming Take On Cancer Survival
By Chi Le Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International HANOI, Vietnam – “What are your chances? What are your odds?” says one character to another. “I don’t know, man. I mean I looked it up and it said 50/50 but that’s like the Internet so…” “It’s not that bad. It’s better than I thought. You’ll be fine, man. You’re young. Young people beat cancer all the time. … You’ll be fine. 50/50! If you were a casino game, you’d have the best … Read entire article »
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Jokes, Antics, Fun For All In ‘Madagascar 3′
By Robert Mooney Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International RICHMOND, North Yorkshire, U.K. – Madagascar is a country with a hot climate and, at times, extreme weather. The United Kingdom is far from there, but it is where I recently saw Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, which was released earlier this year. Come along with Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman and friends as they go on another crazy journey back to their home in New York. This film, rated PG, is enjoyable for all your family and friends and has laugh-out-loud moments throughout. As someone who is almost an adult and likely not to be in the film’s primary target audience, I found it still as funny as the first of the series released seven years ago. The story of every film in the series leaves you wondering how … Read entire article »
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Jokes, Antics, Fun For All In ‘Madagascar 3′
By Robert Mooney Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International RICHMOND, North Yorkshire, U.K. – Madagascar is a country with a hot climate and, at times, extreme weather. The United Kingdom is far from there, but it is where I recently saw Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, which was released earlier this year. Come along with Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman and friends as they go on another crazy journey back to their home in New York. This film, rated PG, is enjoyable for all your family and friends and has laugh-out-loud moments throughout. As someone who is almost an adult and likely not to be in the film’s primary target audience, I found it still as funny as the first of the series released seven years ago. The story of every film in the series leaves you wondering how … Read entire article »
Filed under: Madagascar 3, movie review, movies, North Yorkshire, Richmond, Robert Mooney, UK, United Kingdom
Jokes, Antics, Fun For All In ‘Madagascar 3′
By Robert Mooney Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International RICHMOND, North Yorkshire, U.K. – Madagascar is a country with a hot climate and, at times, extreme weather. The United Kingdom is far from there, but it is where I recently saw Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, which was released earlier this year. Come along with Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman and friends as they go on another crazy journey back to their home in New York. This film, rated PG, is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Madagascar 3, movie review, movies, North Yorkshire, Richmond, Robert Mooney, UK, United Kingdom
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