A look back at the sequels to my favorite film
It should be well-known by now that my favorite film of all time is “The Matrix.” It is the perfect blend of “popcorn entertainment,” thought-provoking philosophies, and human drama (the three main attractions to moviegoing in the first place, right?) With its high quality as both a sci-fi action spectacle and challenging drama, it opened [...]
This year, movies are taking a refreshing change of direction. Although it was a great year for film, 2007 was awfully grim in overall tone. With stark thrillers like “Zodiac” and “No Country for Old Men” and hard-hitting metaphorical films on the War in Iraq like “There Will be Blood,” 2007 films were riddled with [...]
Continue reading …By Tatum Outlaw and Mackenzie Madison <toutlaw @hilite.org and mmadison@hilite.org> Since Oct. 27 during SRT NHS and FCCLA have been sponsoring a collection drive to benefit the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent’s. These two groups have collected everything from bubbles to board games and will stop collecting Friday Oct. 31. Only new or [...]
Continue reading …By Lily Zhao <lzhao@hilite.org> The junior varsity cheerleading squad plans to perform at a preliminary competition at Whiteland Community High School Nov. 1. According to head coach Toni Bailey, the competition is coordinated by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). Also, the top eight out of 13 competing JV teams will advance to the State finals [...]
Continue reading …By Sam Watermeier <swatermeier@hilite.org> Get ready for a new type of super spy: He’s fat, old, bearded, and tired. Look out James Bond. I’m referring to the two main characters in “Body of Lies,” the new thriller from master Ridley Scott (“Alien,” “Blade Runner”) written by Academy Award winning screenwriter William Monahan (“The Departed”). “Body [...]
Continue reading …By Amy Flis <aflis@hilite.org> The women’s soccer team lost on Oct. 16 in the Sectional semi-final. Noblesville won in a 0-0 tie game after two overtimes with a penalty kick tie-breaker. Both teams were co-ranked number one, but this game ends Carmel’s tournament play. The team finishes the season with a record of 15-1-3.
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