As the Oscars approach fast, we asked a handful of Little Hawk staffers what their favorite films of the year were. Della Nuno (Photo Editor):The Tree of Life Jake Binggeli (Sports Editor): The Help Mikiel Curtis (Ad Manager): My Week with Marilyn Harris Thompson (Reporter): Bridesmaids Nat Alder (Reporter): Melancholia [...]
The world of technology is permanently changing our school, and, if this technology is used to its full potential, this change can be a great improvement.
Found footage films have adopted a genre of their own. After the rapturous success of Blair Witch Project, then the mysterious viral campaign of Cloverfield, these movies have started to churn out weekend by weekend. Not all of these films find the Blair Witch success, though. Films like Quarantine or, [...]
Last year in cinema we were showered with the releases of bland movies and the occasional Oscar worthy film. As the end of 2011 drew near, the fear of no show stopping performances set in. That is until the world was introduced to My Week With Marilyn. The film is [...]
January 24, 2012- The State of the Union address, lasting one hour and five minutes was Obama’s detailed “blueprint for an economy that’s built to last.” The speech was jam packed with information and plans to better education and bring more jobs back home. The speech had an uplifting tone. [...]
Entering 521 East Washington Street this afternoon, I was struck with warm air and a welcoming and friendly feeling, things that customarily greets the Red Avocado’s customers. However, on this day something was obviously missing. Today, Saturday January 22nd, 2012, was the last day for Iowa City to get out [...]
I have just a small suggestion, and while you may not listen I ask you to ponder this for just a moment. The next time you don’t know something admit it. Open up and be vulnerable- wound-able. Let your classmates, teachers, co-workers or family know your lack of knowledge, the [...]
As temperatures dip below zero each year, I find it difficult to not think of those who don’t have the luxury of turning up their thermostat, those who are lucky to have something cold to drink, much less anything to keep them warm. I’m speaking, of course, of the homeless. [...]
We all have our pet peeves; loud gum chewers, slow hallway travelers, or bunchy underwear. Mine happens to be pictures of naked babies in mall kiosks. Babies should not be displayed in the nude. I don’t care if you’re trying to show the purity of newborns or you just want [...]
Lots of people at City High are wearing fresh new shoes after the holiday season. From Nike’s to Jordan’s to Vans, to Converse. Everyone owns at least one pair of shoes, when others collect them and like to sport lots of different pairs. Here’s a list of my top 10 [...]
The movies of yesterday are often respected for what they are: spectacles that are able to tell inspiring stories with a minimum use of technology and a maximum use of “epicness”, as the stoners of our generation might say. To this degree, Steven Spielberg’s War Horse absolutely succeeds, by using [...]
In December of last year, Iowa erupted in a convulsion of controversy following the publication of Stephen Bloom’s article “Observations from 20 Years of Iowa Life.” Iowans, for the most part, were incensed that this journalist, who, it seemed, had never actually ventured beyond the U of I campus [...]
For the past 100 years, films have graced the presence of mankind in order to tell all kinds of stories that tickle the human brain. A time has now emerged where filmmaking is a technique that is old enough to look back on and appreciate. This is exactly what Martin [...]
During the month of December, it is nearly impossible to enter a store or public place without hearing the common phrase “happy holidays.” This generic, intentionally inclusive phrase is, in and of itself, unremarkable. But despite its blandness, this phrase has become the center of a cultural and political spat [...]
By Nat Alder Note: In lieu of giving a normal movie review, I’ve presented a no-holds barred, unflinching look at what is arguably the worst movie of the year. Enjoy! In movie history, for every good film released, there were 7 bad ones. It’s evident everywhere, the month of November [...]
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