‘Gonzo:’ Effective journalism, powerful film
By Sam Watermeier <swatermeier@hilite.org> “Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson” is a memorial to a man who became a hostage to his persona. By digging underneath the myth and genuinely trying to understand that real man, this film liberates him. “Gonzo” clears up misconceptions about the famous writer Thompson without seeming [...]
By Amy Flis <aflis@hilite.org> The Carmel High School student newspaper received an All-American ranking from the National Scholastic Press Association for the 2007-2008 school year. This is the highest honor rating given. In addition, the HiLite earned marks of distinction in four of the five categories awarded. These were in coverage and content; photography, art [...]
Continue reading …By Sam Watermeier <swatermeier@hilite.org> The dilemma with the Batman franchise does not lie within the films, but with the inconsistent desires of filmmakers and audiences. Since the comic books have gone through so many evolutions in tone, people can’t seem to decide whether they want Batman movies to be gothic and otherworldly (“Batman,” “Batman Returns”) [...]
Continue reading …By Sam Watermeier <swatermeier@hilite.org> “The Dark Knight” is here. Film critics around the country are calling it not only the best Batman film but one of the best films of the year. Before I see it myself, I want to take a look back at the Batman franchise, a diverse group of films with a [...]
Continue reading …By Sam Watermeier <swatermeier@hilite.org> Summer of 2008 is clearly the summer of superheroes. With “Iron Man” and “The Incredible Hulk” on the big screen and “The Dark Knight” rapidly approaching, I thought I would honor the growing comic book genre with my list of the best superhero films.
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