Writer archives: Brittany Russell

Contact Brittany: baruss01@syr.edu

Girl on fire: New characters, director bring more intensity to latest 'Hunger Games' film

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Girl on fire: New characters, director bring more intensity to latest 'Hunger Games' film

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

December 4, 2013 at 1:00 am

Stealing Thor's thunder: Negative reviews defeat superhero sequel cast

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Stealing Thor's thunder: Negative reviews defeat superhero sequel cast

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

November 20, 2013 at 12:27 am

Time after time: Romantic comedy brings twist to genre with time-travel element

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Time after time: Romantic comedy brings twist to genre with time-travel element

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

November 13, 2013 at 12:45 am

Old-school shenanigans: Latest ‘Jackass’ film pushes boundaries with uncomfortable situational humor

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Old-school shenanigans: Latest ‘Jackass’ film pushes boundaries with uncomfortable situational humor

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

November 5, 2013 at 10:57 pm

Partners in crime: Stallone, Schwarzenegger deliver surprisingly entertaining performances despite age

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Partners in crime: Stallone, Schwarzenegger deliver surprisingly entertaining performances despite age

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

October 30, 2013 at 12:16 am

Not-so-scary 'Carrie': Despite strong acting, 1976 horror film remake falls short of frightful expectations

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Not-so-scary 'Carrie': Despite strong acting, 1976 horror film remake falls short of frightful expectations

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

October 22, 2013 at 10:56 pm

Possessed and unimpressed: 'Insidious: Chapter 2' results in unoriginal sequel, borrows common horror themes

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Possessed and unimpressed: 'Insidious: Chapter 2' results in unoriginal sequel, borrows common horror themes

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

October 15, 2013 at 11:10 pm

Growing pains: Locally filmed indie movie balances quirky characters with dramatic story

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Growing pains: Locally filmed indie movie balances quirky characters with dramatic story

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

October 9, 2013 at 12:56 am

Guilty pleasure: Thought-provoking rom-com follows unconventional storyline, portrays porn-addicted protagonist

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Guilty pleasure: Thought-provoking rom-com follows unconventional storyline, portrays porn-addicted protagonist

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

October 1, 2013 at 9:27 pm

Every moment counts: Standout performances in 'Prisoners' create intense, believable thriller experience

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Every moment counts: Standout performances in 'Prisoners' create intense, believable thriller experience

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

September 25, 2013 at 12:29 am

Lost in the dark: Third installment of 'Riddick' trilogy leaves audience confused, needs more explanation

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Lost in the dark: Third installment of 'Riddick' trilogy leaves audience confused, needs more explanation

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

September 17, 2013 at 10:53 pm

Bad apple: Unimpressive Steve Jobs biopic leaves audience confused, wanting more

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Bad apple: Unimpressive Steve Jobs biopic leaves audience confused, wanting more

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

September 11, 2013 at 12:31 am

Serving justice: Star-studded film tackles civil rights, portrays African American legacy in White House

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Serving justice: Star-studded film tackles civil rights, portrays African American legacy in White House

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

September 4, 2013 at 12:35 am

Run of the Mill-ers: Predictable road trip movie, 'We're the Millers,' still funny despite unoriginal premise

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Run of the Mill-ers: Predictable road trip movie, 'We're the Millers,' still funny despite unoriginal premise

By Brittany Russell Staff Writer

August 28, 2013 at 1:39 am