ENTERTAINMENT
See you at the theater
5
By: Bryson Sells, staffer
Man of Steel Trailer When it comes to Superman movies, there is no grey area; either they are great or terrible. After the box office upset that was Superman Returns, which received considerably less than expected in movie sales, film adaptations of DC Comics may be a risk. With Marvel Comic’s sudden rise in popularity with Iron Man, Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger, which led up to the record-breaking hit The Avengers, Man of Steel is a huge leap of faith. The visuals from the trailer look incredible, probably because it was produced by Christopher Nolan, the award-winning director of the Dark Knight trilogy. This movie looks more intimate and personal than previous big screen attempts. This trailer gets an A, and here’s hoping Man of Steel isn’t another super fail.
Monsters University Trailer Pixar Animation Studios is taking us back in time with Monsters University, the prequel to the 2001 hit, Disney Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley are back, this time not as partners, but rivals in college. After Pixar’s huge successes with the Toy Story trilogy, Up and Finding Nemo, this movie is sure to be among the greats. The trailer looks wildly funny and the characters are as monstrous as the first movie. Pixar is a master at keeping up with their audience, so that the children who originally watched Monsters, Inc. are now on their way to college and can relate to Monsters University. This trailer gets an A+, as another addition to the list of Pixar classics.
The Great Gatsby After watching this movie, the entire theater was silent. No one clapped or booed. Everyone was in total shock of what they had seen, and all I could think was, “Wow”. Director Baz Luhrmann took the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald and turned it into an imaginative tale that, according to people that have read the book, stayed true to the story. I have not read the book, but from what I’ve heard, it is a timeless classic and a true work of art. Luhrmann revisited the style previously used in his 2001 musical Moulin Rouge!, adding bright and vivid colors with breath-taking sights. Many people are against the new adaptation, saying that it is too modern and lengthy. My favorite aspect of the movie, however, was the modern music. Many filmmakers would just add 1920s music and call it a day, but Luhrmann hired Jay-Z, one of the most prominent and revolutionary hip-hop artists around, and blended in the music of today with the jazz-feel of the era. From a critical standpoint I give this film a B+, but only an A can express my love of this theatrical experience.
46 Things to Do This Summer
By: Kayla King, staffer and Reva Revader, staffer
1-5
Event
Aug July July June June
WARNING: The following activities may be dangerous and could possibly harm you. The Vols’ Voice staff cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur while attempting them. Enjoy.
Lone Star Circus
13 1720
3 4 12
Time
Venue 8:00 p.m.
Levitt Pavilion
Athletics vs Rangers
varies
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
Despicable Me 2
varies
Participating Theaters
10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Six Flags Over Texas
July 4th Fest presented by Coca-Cola
Bruno Mars Concert
6. See a concert 7. Read a new book 8. Leave the state 9. Leave the country 10. Talk to a stranger 11. Buy a homeless person a sandwich 12. Go to a lake 13. Watch a foreign film 14. Learn to play an instrument 15. Dye your hair 16. Redecorate your room 17. Go to camp 18. Watch “Doctor Who” 19. Try a new hairstyle 20. Have a barbeque 21. Bake a cake 22. Write a story 23. Wash your car 24. Eat a cupcake 25. Get frozen yogurt 26. Visit family
8:00 p.m.
American Airlines Center
27. Have a water balloon fight 28. Play a sport 29. Go out for coffee 30. Stay home and drink tea 31. Start the Zombie Apocalypse 32. End the Zombie Apocalypse 33. Become a zombie in the Zombie Apocalypse 34. Learn how to open a locker 35. Learn a new language 36. Invent a new language 37. Become a “One-Hit Wonder” 38. Get married in Las Vegas 39. Get divorced in Reno 40. Meet a famous person 41. Stalk a famous person 42. Get arrested for stalking a famous person 43. Cry about your childhood 44. Discover something that doesn’t exist 45. Give a monkey a shower 46. Bring back “Planking”