‘Gonzo:’ Effective journalism, powerful film
July 30, 2008
By Sam Watermeier
<swatermeier@hilite.org>
“Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson” is a memorial to a man who became a hostage to his persona. By digging underneath the myth and genuinely trying to understand that real man, this film liberates him. “Gonzo” clears up misconceptions about the famous writer Thompson without seeming biased and makes the audience understand aspects of him he did not even understand himself, thus connecting us to him on a deep, personal level. Read more
Publication earns high distinction from NSPA
July 24, 2008
By Amy Flis
<aflis@hilite.org>
The Carmel High School student newspaper received an All-American ranking from the National Scholastic Press Association for the 2007-2008 school year. This is the highest honor rating given.
In addition, the HiLite earned marks of distinction in four of the five categories awarded. These were in coverage and content; photography, art and graphics; layout and design; and leadership. In total, the paper earned 3765 points out of 4000 possible points.
This recognition continues the tradition of an already award-winning publication striving to maintain a strong publication.
‘The Dark Knight:’ Batman Triumphant
July 21, 2008
By Sam Watermeier
<swatermeier@hilite.org>
The dilemma with the Batman franchise does not lie within the films, but with the inconsistent desires of filmmakers and audiences. Since the comic books have gone through so many evolutions in tone, people can’t seem to decide whether they want Batman movies to be gothic and otherworldly (“Batman,” “Batman Returns”) or flashy and fun (“Batman Forever,” “Batman and Robin”). Director Christopher Nolan (”Memento,” “Batman Begins”) solves that dilemma by not treating “The Dark Knight” like a comic book movie but a mature, credible crime drama in the vein of Michael Mann’s “Heat” and David Fincher’s “Seven.” He gives Batman a universal appeal that transcends the comic book genre. The character portrayals are still accurate to the comic books yet their quirkiness surprisingly does not interrupt the film’s verisimilitude. The film still shows that violence is real, evil is real, and the world is not a pretty picture. “The Dark Knight” does not take away from the greatness of Tim Burton’s “Batman” and “Batman Returns” but works on a different, more realistic level. With a naturalistic screenplay and performances, it is, regardless of genre, one of the very best films in recent years.
A look back at the Batman films
July 17, 2008
By Sam Watermeier
<swatermeier@hilite.org>
“The Dark Knight” is here. Film critics around the country are calling it not only the best Batman film but one of the best films of the year. Before I see it myself, I want to take a look back at the Batman franchise, a diverse group of films with a slew of talented directors, actors and a variety of visual styles and tones that have experienced both enormous success and devastating failure. Read more
Top 10 Best Superhero Films
July 7, 2008
By Sam Watermeier
<swatermeier@hilite.org>
Summer of 2008 is clearly the summer of superheroes. With “Iron Man” and “The Incredible Hulk” on the big screen and “The Dark Knight” rapidly approaching, I thought I would honor the growing comic book genre with my list of the best superhero films. Read more
Multimedia/Links »
Social Networking
Events in Carmel
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 | ||||
Photo of the Day
HiLite Video
Photo Slideshow
CHTV Video
Advertisement
Blogs
Parker Myers' Varsity Football BlogGrayson Harbour's Politics Blog
Rosemary and Tim's Fashion Blog