This is it. This is what I was created for. This is my destiny.

It all began the day I went to the movies with my friends to see BANDSLAM. None of us really cared about watching the movie. We all had paid ten dollars to watch the premiere of the NEW MOON trailer.



And if I might say so myself, it was worth every single dollar I paid. When the commercial was over I looked over at my friends and said we had all gotten our money’s worth. I said we could all leave.
But they all wanted to stay.
So I stayed.
Not that I’m a conformist our anything degrading like that.
But, well, they’re my friends and I was spending the night at my friend’s house afterward so it’s not like I could just get up and leave.
WELL, I could. I could wander around the mall. But then I would lose them.
And that would not be good.


That was when I saw it. The commercial that changed my life. I felt kind of like if every single other commercial I had ever watched was a rip off. The ASTRO BOY commercial came on. And I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. It was SHEER MAGIC. That was when I decided I couldn’t wait until the movie came out into theaters.
I was so excited. And then I found out that Freddie Highmore was the voice of Toby: ASTRO BOY. That really helped fuel my emotions. He is my favorite young actor ever.


So I waited.


And waited.


And waited more.


I didn’t even remember the official date for the premiere. But I didn’t care. I was on the lookout.
Only, I never saw the movie on the bulletin. I don’t think it ever even came out into theaters.
And if it did I was terrible at keeping track of the new movies.
You have absolutely NO INKLING of how terrible it was to walk by the theater and not see the movie there.


It was kind of like watching the OSCARS. The part where the dead celebrities get a special moment during which the fans at home and the actors and actresses in the Kodak Theater get to cry and feel terrible over a great actors’ passing… Well, the point is I was all depressed and sentimental because I had just finished watching THE DARK KNIGHT, then they announced that a time of silence would be had in order to show our respect for the celebrities of yesterday.


So I had my tissues next to me and some NutelladToast and chocolate milk and all, ready for the moment in which Heath Ledger would be flashed onto the
screen in all his glory. I was holding my breath and fanning my eyes with each passing picture, hoping that the next one would be him. Then the slides stopped coming and well, needless to say, Heath Ledger was never shown.


Nobody had a moment of silence for the adored young man. Nobody except me and other dedicated fans at home.


AND EVEN THOUGH THAT IS ALL GREAT. I JUST THINK THAT HE DESERVED SOME PUBLIC PRESENTATION.
I MEAN LIKE I DON’T EVEN REMEMBER IF MICHAEL JACKSON WAS GIVEN A PICTURE IN THE SLIDE BUT HE WASN’T THAT GREAT. AND I SAY GOOD RIDDANCE!


WELL, THAT’S MEAN.
AND I TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE I KNOW THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE DIDN’T LIKE HEATH LEDGER, EITHER.
But I’m just saying.
Anyway, my point was that I was pretty disappointed by the fact that I waited and waited and waited for ASTRO BOY to come out in theaters only to have missed it.

Then I saw it at the REDBOX or whatever inside WAL*MART. So I decided it was time for my dream to be fulfilled. So I rented it.
And watched it the eight of April at 10:00 PM.
AND IT WAS THE BEST MOVIE EVER!
I watched it on Friday AND the very next Saturday. It changed my life.
It is tied for TORY’S FAVORITE MOVIE. The other two being PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and THE DARK KNIGHT.


I have no idea why I even wrote about this but I just had to point out that it’s a really amazing movie.


I laughed.


I cried.


I screamed.


I really recommend it. And just to point out what a good movie it was I have to say I don’t like cartoons.

-Karen

THE LAST SONG

The book version of “The Last Song” is incredibly well written, and detailed (in a positive way). “The Last Song” is written by the famous Nicholas Sparks, known for his other best-sellers: “A Walk to Remember”, “The Notebook, and “Dear John”, which were also turned into movies…

“The Last Song” was also recently turned into a movie. When Nicholas Sparks was writing “TLS”, he had Miley Cyrus on his brain. He chose her to play “Ronnie” (she also chose the name after her grandfather), the main character of the book and film.


The day it came out, negative reviews were already being conceived about Ms. Cyrus’s performance. Her acting wasn’t amazing, but she has a lot of time to improve. It was her first lead in a movie outside of the “Hannah Montana” world. Her crying scenes were “ok”, but not as believable as her co-star, Bobby Coleman who plays her little brother in the flick. She is slowly leaving “Disney Land”, and is trying to challenge herself. This movie was definitely a challenge, but she did not work up to it. Hopefully, she will in the future. But Miley wasn’t the only actress that needs more improvement. Newcomer, Carly Chaikin did well in some scenes, but also made a lot of her scenes seem awkward. Marcus wasn’t in the film much, and in the book it is the complete opposite.

Positive comments… Ok, yes, there are some. Greg Kinnear played his character very well. Liam Hensworth was a perfect Will. Kelly Preston was pretty good. The script was cute and creative. The turtle scene was AMAZING! The music in the film fit like a glove. Miley’s powerhouse vocals were shown, and they were quite impressing.


(From 1 to 10)

Acting: 6
Script: 7
Storyline: 7
M.M Quality: 9
Music: 10

REVIEW BY: Jessica Johnson

Really?

Honestly, what is such the big deal about Justin Bieber. I will admit his decent for a boy going through "hi" time, but I really don't think he is amazing. I can't walk down the street without hearing that 'Baby' song.

Is he even old enough to love someone? Reminds me of when I was a wee lad and had to suffer through that Aaron Carter song about candy. What has this sad world come to??


-Tyler Fuller

We get it Miley....

...YOU “CAN’T BE TAMED”… Or taken seriously. If any of you have seen her recent wannabe-britney-gaga video, it was REPULSIVE. The video quality was AMAZINGLY well done. The song seemed overproduced. Miley’s outfits just seem to be getting more and more racier. The song is catchy, just like the flu. It’s stuck in my head right now… But what’s boggling my mind is that some people are actually SUPPORTING this! The girl is 17 years old. Not 23. You want to be considered more mature, Miley? Hmm? Then grab a shirt some pants and a guitar and we can sit down and write some music. You don’t have to be considered “older” or “more mature” by dancing in a skimpy outfit and dancing around like your drunk. Is it just me or is this world having Britney-Gaga-Ke$ha fever? WE NEED TO FIND A CURE. The music these three artists are putting out there are terrible. They are worthless. They’re music is like processed food. Tastes good at first, but makes your body rot slowly… Miley had alternatives. She DID NOT have to go the “Britney” route. She could have just wrote better songs, got voice lessons, and just stopped doing Disney stuff. It’s honestly that easy. People have gone far without dancing on a pole, dressing like a stripper, or making club music. Hmm let’s see… Colbie Caillait, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Norah Jones, Hayley Williams, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato… But IDK about Demi Lovato… She was actually supporting Miley’s racy debut. Well, if Miley was my bestie I would tell her she’s being and idiot… But I wouldn’t be a good friend though, would I?



I have lost all respect for Miley Cyrus. In my eyes, Miley Cyrus is no longer a REAL musician.

- JJ the Jet Plane

Donut...seeds!

What if these were actually real donut seeds? Haha that would be pretty cool because we could have a billion donuts everyday! But I admit we would get pretty tired of them! But then we could actually eat the seeds. Well we kinda already can.. haha whatever. But then how would we cook them to make them donuts??? Hmmm.. oh maybe we could pop it like pop corn!

Like put it on a plate like 2 at a time or something and then the seeds get bigger and bigger like how when you put a marsh mellows in the microwave and they get fat… maybe that’s how its gonna work but there gonna stay really fat… oh and then you can choose which flavor you want by putting it in this special device or something. Hmmm something to think about inventing!! Haha. But don’t you think that would be pretty cool? :P

-kAlLiE jO

Jumped.

Jumped. I ran and jumped, closed my eyes and held my breath. i felt the rush of air and heard the crashing of waves. I am falling so fast i can feel tiny pricks all over my face. My hair is blowing everywhere. Tears begin to form because of the cold. My arms and legs were limber and limp. I have this sudden rush of adrenaline but also it was gut wrenching. I can hear the cars honking and braking hard. The pressure begins to build and i can't take another breath. So this is how Alice felt when she fell well not quite because she didn't have cement water catching her fall. I wonder if they will notice. It doesn’t matter because this feeling is amazing. I am still.......


-CF

What’s the Deal?

So what’s deal with coffee? Honestly I don’t see what’s so great about it? All it is black crap that helps us stay awake. What really is dumb is when im walking down the streets and I see teenagers downing it and acting like it’s some moonshine. When I see a teacher walk into the classroom holding on to it like it’s the only piece of heaven in the hell we students cause. If we are so addicted to coffee, how easy can we become addicted to other things?

Enrique Miguel Cervantes Castillo de Maria y Campos