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“The Hangover Part III” Review

“The Hangover Part III” Review

By Wesley Emblidge May 24, 2013

“It’s funny because he’s Jewish!” exclaims Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong). “Don’t you get it?” Alan (Zach Galifianakis) sees the joke he’s trying to make, but doesn’t laugh. He doesn’t laugh,...

PITCH PERFECT: (From left) Junior Ali Demers, senior (and Tam News Reporter) Maddie Elias, and junior Chelsey Meyers sing “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen at the Spring Showcase Rally.

Tam Breaks Into A Capella Scene

By Holly Parkin May 23, 2013

At some point, everyone has thought about what it would be like if their school was like the musical settings depicted in popular movies and TV shows like “Pitch Perfect” and “Glee.” Now, that...

From Ocean Beach To Bali: Junior Trevor Rowedder Traverses Professional Surfing World

From Ocean Beach To Bali: Junior Trevor Rowedder Traverses Professional Surfing World

By Nic Mosher May 23, 2013

Junior Trevor Rowedder has been surfing almost since he could walk, has professional surfers on speed dial and has traveled more in the last year than many Tam students have in their lives. “My first...

Try Something New at Plant Café Organic

Try Something New at Plant Café Organic

By Lauren Lampl May 19, 2013

Upon entering The Plant Café Organic, the realization of having crossed the threshold from shopping mall to nutritious restaurant is immediate. The cement walls, pictures of painted flowers and agrarian...

Star Trek Into Darkness Review: Boldly Going Where The First Film Went Before

“Star Trek Into Darkness” Review: Boldly Going Where The First Film Went Before

By Wesley Emblidge May 17, 2013

When J.J. Abrams rebooted the “Star Trek” franchise in 2009, I was faced with an interesting dilemma: a movie that was very dumb and poorly written, but was so fast and so much fun to watch that...

The Great Gatsby Review: Luhrmanns Excess Isnt Enough

“The Great Gatsby” Review: Luhrmann’s Excess Isn’t Enough

By Wesley Emblidge May 11, 2013

The news story “Warner Brothers Greenlights $100 Million 3D Adaptation of ‘The Great Gatsby’ For Summer” sounds like an article from The Onion, but it is in fact the movie we’re faced with...

Stinson Restaurant “The Lunch Box” is a Must

By Jackie O'Boyle May 10, 2013

After a hot day at Stinson Beach all I want is a refreshing drink and a good meal. The Lunch Box, a small quaint restaurant in Stinson Beach, has just that. Upon entering, you immediately feel the cool...

Stories We Tell Review: Storytelling From Multiple Perspectives

“Stories We Tell” Review: Storytelling From Multiple Perspectives

By Wesley Emblidge May 8, 2013

 Sarah Polley’s new documentary “Stories We Tell” is somewhat hard to describe by simply relaying the plot. Polley has had success directing narratives with “Away From Her” (for which she...

Blue Barn: Scrumptious Fare at a Leisurely Pace

Blue Barn: Scrumptious Fare at a Leisurely Pace

By Sarah Asch, Sarah Asch, Sarah Asch, and Sarah Asch May 5, 2013

With artfully faded wooden siding and barn-style rafters and  pitchforks mounted on the wall, Blue Barn is a country-style decorated restaurant located conveniently at the heart of the Corte Madera...

Iron Man 3 Review: Marvel Kicks off “Phase 2” With A Bang

“Iron Man 3” Review: Marvel Kicks off “Phase 2” With A Bang

By Wesley Emblidge May 3, 2013

A year after the massive success of Marvel’s “The Avengers,” Marvel is back to start the “Phase Two” with the latest film from their most popular hero. Robert Downey Jr. dons the suit again...

“Shadow Dancer” Review: Spy Drama Focuses On Tension More Than Action

“Shadow Dancer” Review: Spy Drama Focuses On Tension More Than Action

By Wesley Emblidge April 25, 2013

James Marsh is a director best known for his work with documentaries, primarily his Oscar-winning 2008 film “Man on a Wire.” The film about Philippe Petit's 1974 tightrope stunt was exciting, tense...

Oblivion Review: A Movie That Will Fade Into...

“Oblivion” Review: A Movie That Will Fade Into…

By Wesley Emblidge April 19, 2013

In 2010, director Joseph Kosinski came out of practically nowhere to helm Disney’s franchise-relauncher “TRON: Legacy,” a film that no one seems to have liked all that much and that didn’t light...

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