EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Jehane Noujaim

Jehane Noujaim is visiting Pacific Lutheran University Thursday, Feb. 19, to screen her Academy Award-nominated film, “The Square,” at 5 p.m. in the Karen Hille Phillips Center. She...

LASR In Studio Sessions: Nathan Ries

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Lego movie combines satire, hilarity and nostalgia

By Natalie DeFord, A&E Writer With multiple worlds, cameos, references and satire galore, “The Lego Movie” is not just a journey for kids. The entire movie is a mockery of society,...

Big name, bigger list

Ninth annual Tacoma Film Festival begins Oct. 9 Matthew Salzano, A&E Editor The 2014 Tacoma Film Festival (TFF) has something for every moviegoer. Fans of any genre will find something they...

Blockbusters include ‘Monsters University’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’

By Katelynn Padron, Guest Writer You may have seen “E.T.,” the “Indiana Jones” films, the “Star Wars” series, “The Dark Knight” or perhaps “The Avengers.” All of these movies have one big...

Why Gone Girl makes me never want to never get married

Michael Diambri, A&E Writer “Gone Girl” is a dark film that unearths the bad intentions of two partners in a struggling marriage. Ben Affleck (“Argo”) as Nick Dunne and Rosamund...

Movies with Michael: ‘Interstellar’ takes a light-year to watch

Michael Diambri, A&E Writer 3 Stars “Interstellar” is a mind-boggling, visually-spectacular and beautifully-acted film. But here’s the catch — ­it’s way too long. If you thought “Avatar” was too long, take this...

Movies with Michael: ‘Twins’ shows depth, ‘Lucy’ feels hollow

By Michael Diambri, A&E Writer Lucy Rated R Run Time: 1 hr 29 min Lucy (Scarlett Johansson) is a young American woman who’s pressured by her boyfriend into carrying a mysterious briefcase to...

Lute-produced ‘Namibia Nine’ premieres

BROOKE THAMES A&E Writer Tomorrow, members of the Pacific Lutheran University community can see how powerful their education can be. “Namibia Nine” is a documentary conceived by Dr. Joanne Lisosky, a professor...