Archive for: Movies

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  “Monsters University” makes college seem less scary

  Apr 30, 2013comments

  In typical Disney Pixar fashion, “Monsters University” is a coming-of-age story that shows how terrifying college is, especially when you’re surrounded by monsters that major in scaring. Mike and Sulley in Monster’s University, the... read more »

   
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  How to remember Roger Ebert

  Apr 10, 2013comments

  The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CU Independent nor any of its sponsors. Roger Ebert died at 70 years old after a long battle with cancer on April 4. On April 2, Roger Ebert took to... read more »

   
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  Elephant crisis not limited to Africa

  Mar 18, 2013comments

  Imagine living in a place where elephants are not only outside your front door but are your family’s main income source as well as an essential part of your cultural identity. This is the reality for many people in places like Thailand as... read more »

   
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  Riding the Valentine’s Day love boat alone

  Feb 11, 2013comments

  As a child, I loved Valentine’s Day. An entire day dedicated to telling your friends and family you loved them and receiving Valentines and candy from every kid in your class? What more could a kid ask for? I couldn’t care less if I had... read more »

   
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  CUI Sports mailbag: Sports movies edition

  Feb 7, 2013comments

  Looking for a late-night film with action, drama and maybe some thrill? CU Independent Sports Editors and reporters have each selected our favorite sports movies to help make your late night impulse a little bit easier. Sports Co-Editor Jillian... read more »

   
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  An animal lover’s dilemma: To see or not to see “The Hobbit”

  Dec 14, 2012comments

  As a fan of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, I am quite excited to see Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit” in the hope that it lives up to its predecessors.  However, there is news circulating the internet regarding this blockbuster movie that... read more »

   
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  The do’s and don’ts of going to the movies alone

  Dec 5, 2012comments

  Going to the movie theater alone can be described in one word: freedom. It’s complete freedom to watch in your own manner. This freedom makes the experience relaxing, yet for some the thought of sitting alone in a theater full of couples,... read more »

   
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  Disney’s Lucasfilm buyout: This fan isn’t angry, he’s just disappointed in you

  Nov 9, 2012comments

  The recent development of Disney’s “Star Wars” buyout has left nerds, young and old, with a horrible taste in their mouth. While I would normally champion the side calling George Lucas a hack for such a blatant sell-out move, I’ve... read more »

   
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  Movie Buff: “Here Comes the Boom” brought the boom

  Oct 13, 2012comments

  “Here Comes The Boom,” out Friday, is “Nacho Libre” meets the “Rocky” series. The movie encapsulates the ultimate achievement of Scott, played by Kevin James, as a washed-up high school teacher who’s lost... read more »

   
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  Entertainment on a college budget in Boulder

  Sep 19, 2012comments

  As CU students slowly become adjusted to living in Boulder, they come to learn a lot of useful information about college life. It is nothing like teachers said it would be in high school. There are no surprise exams – in fact, you will... read more »