Farmers' Harvest

True story of pirate raid thrills

Rick Rodriguez, Staff Writer • October 25, 2013

This riveting heart-pounding thriller that is "Captain Phillips" is based on a harrowing true story of the raiding of a cargo ship called the Maersk Alabama, the first American ship to be raided in over...

Paramore returns to North Texas on ‘Self-Titled Tour’

Compiled by Laura Godinez, Staff Writer • October 24, 2013

The alternative rock band Paramore is coming back to North Texas this October for their “The Self-Titled Tour.” They will be performing at the Verizon Grand Theatre in Grand Prairie on Oct. 26 and...

Review: Fall Out Boy returns like ‘The Phoenix’

Katelyn Hoagland, Staff Writer • May 27, 2013

After lifting their four-year hiatus, Fall Out Boy released their new album “Save Rock and Roll.” Somewhere between those long months that fans missed the band’s work, the group of four had planned...

Review: ‘Hunger Games’ hits bulls-eye

Katelyn Hoagland, Photographer • April 7, 2012

"The Hunger Games," directed by Gary Ross and based on the novel by Suzanne Collins, is a box-office grand slam which delivers an innovative usage of background music, creative cinematography, and a memorable...

Holmes makes an explosive comeback with witty humor

Anthony Tran, Reporter • January 17, 2012

Sequel to the original 2009 blockbuster, "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," directed by Guy Ritchie, delivers with amazingly intelligent humor, creative use of slow motion effects, and a mind-teasing...

Video game review: Battlefield 3 lives up to hype

Daniel Manrique, Managing Editor • December 20, 2011

Battlefield 3 was one of the most anticipated games of the year, and with over 1.3 million pre-orders and over 8 million people joining in on the open beta, it was sure to be a hit. Now that all the dust...

‘Three Musketeers’ entertains despite cheesy writing

Anthony Tran, Reporter • November 7, 2011

"The Three Musketeers,"directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, is a very over-exaggerated and cliche teen-oriented remake of the original classic tales. But despite flashy, unrealistic action sequences, the film...

‘Dead Throne’ right on target for The Devil Wears Prada

Tori Mallette, Reporter • October 6, 2011

The Devil Wears Prada seems to have taken a step in the right direction with their new album, "Dead Throne." The album puts everything into perspective for anyone who has ever doubted TDWP's potential....

Video game review: Bastion

Daniel Manrique, Managing Editor • October 1, 2011

Bastion is an indie game that really takes a different perspective on the way an action-RPG is played. With 2D meets 3D environments and vivid graphics, this game is a visual treat, and that's only skin...

‘Stranger Tides’ drifts too far: ‘Pirates’ latest installment gets away from formula with mixed results

Anna Brady, Reporter • June 7, 2011

“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” directed by Rob Marshall, is one of the most over-anticipated and over-advertised films of the summer, but contains watered-down versions of returning...