Bring On The Joy! Bring On The Cheer!
My family and I love spending time together for the holidays. Our favorite Christmas tradition is gathering at my house and watching a Christmas movie, while drinking hot chocolate before we open up gifts from each other. Decorating for Christmas is also one of my favorite activities around the holidays because it just makes my house more cheery and bright. I’ve put together some holiday pictures that represent what the holidays mean to me.
The Hallmark Cinematic Universe
The holidays are quickly approaching, meaning families are breaking out their favorite holiday-themed movies to play in the background while decking the halls and making festive cookies. A quick, easy alternative to dusting off your old DVD cases is the Hallmark Channel, which plays a constant stream of Christmas movies for the two months leading up to Christmas.
Favorite Childhood Movies
Movies have always been, and continue to be, among our most entertaining pastimes. The suspension of disbelief is a welcome distraction in the busy world we live in, especially during this past year of the pandemic. We asked MBU students about some of their favorite childhood movies, and this is what they had to say.
“Area 51” Brings Compelling Trailer, Frustrating Content
As with most horror movies, the trailers are generally intriguing, grabbing the attention of the audience and raising expectations. However, all too often disappointment is the only feeling we get after watching the entire movie.
Alone in a Dark Room
How do you deal with self-consciousness in public settings? As humans we are social beings who often strive to become a part of a community. The need to be social and make connections can make the appearance of being alone in public terrifying and off-putting.
On a scale of 1 to 10 “Big Hero 6” is a 9
“Big Hero 6” could give Disney the light-hearted feel its superhero movies need.
The “Robocop” Remake Lacks Originality
While this Robo-remake was much better than most remakes it still lacked something that only the original had.
Oscars Recap: Biggest Night of the Year for Movie Fanatics
With 2013’s full house of extraordinary films, the 86th Academy Awards were nothing short of brilliant.