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The future looks bleak in Elysium

Daniel Woodhouse | Aug 24, 2013

After having success with his last film, District 9, writer/director Neill Blomkamp is back with another movie, Elysium, depicting the traditional haves versus the have-nots story in a refreshing way. The visual effects, acting and plot are all strong, making Elysium another successful film to add to Blomkamp's collection.

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The East: A tale of mystery, complicated morality

Daniel Woodhouse | Jul 23, 2013

Indie films are hit or miss, and The East makes direct contact. The indie political thriller takes the audience through a tumultuous plot ride, challenging the concept of morality every step of the way.

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The Purge: A $3 million “snuff” film

Daniel Woodhouse | Jun 13, 2013

The Purge creates a strange world in which utopia meets apocalypse. The film attempts to portray a unique take on crime and civility within society, but doesn't completely succeed in doing so.

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Column: Basketball on a boat

Nick Knudsen | Nov 15, 2012

It would be a grave mistake to eliminate carrier games -- they’re great attention grabbers that could attract more fans to the sport.

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Lit Kick: Far from a Friskies commercial, ‘Kitty’ remains a mystery

Spinnaker | Mar 9, 2010

UNF prof releases a grimey, Chicago-set mystery novel.

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