Articles by Christine.Piccirillo
Nov. 9, 2012
‘Wreck-It Ralph’ snags a high score with audiences
In an action-packed tribute to classic video games, Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph” opened in 2-D and 3-D theaters Nov. 2. The animated feature gives us a…
Jul. 6, 2012
‘Brave’ fails to cover new ground but has vibrant graphics
New from Disney and Pixar, “Brave” opened in theaters nationwide June 22. Set in medieval Scotland, the animated film is the first Pixar feature centered…
Jun. 8, 2012
‘Snow White’ fails to reach full potential
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is fairest of them all? “Snow White and the Huntsman,” yet another adaptation of the Grimm Brothers’ classic fairy…
May. 25, 2012
‘Battleship’ predictable yet visually stimulating
Based on the classic Hasbro board game, “Battleship” hit theaters May 18 in an action-packed tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces. Being a fan of…
May. 18, 2012
‘Dark Shadows’ lacks necessary comedic relief
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect going into the film “Dark Shadows,” the latest collaboration between renowned actor Johnny Depp and famously eccentric director…
May. 4, 2012
The Drexel Players present the satirical musical ‘Urinetown’
Everyone must pay for “the privilege to pee!” This is the premise of Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis’ satirical comedy “Urinetown: The Musical,” which will…
Apr. 13, 2012
Beloved musical returns from behind the curtain
In a tribute to the musical theater classic, the immensely popular “West Side Story” returned to the stage and captivated audiences at the Kimmel Center’s…