Category Archives: books & movies

“Screenagers” Review

Posted on March 10, 2018 by BBIS Newspaper

by Isabelle White   Have you ever wondered how many kilometers you have scrolled on a screen in your lifetime? The average is around 8 kilometres per year. On the 8th of February, BBIS hosted a screening of the documentary … Continue reading →

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Films that Changed the World

Posted on February 28, 2015 by BBIS Newspaper

by Kaia Skillman We all know that films can alter a person’s perspective. They can inspire, give hope, anger, and motivate people. Through the exploration of film, it is resoundingly clear that movies have the influence and power to change … Continue reading →

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Mockingjay Part 1: Review

Posted on December 15, 2014 by BBIS Newspaper

By Inga Filipiak Cast: Jennifer Lawrence; Josh Hutcherson; Donald Sutherland; Philip Seymour Hoffman and Julianne Moore.  Length: 123 minutes. Thrilling, adrenaline-pumping and intense: these three words are a perfect summary of what can be expected before watching Mockingjay: Part 1.  … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Giver

Posted on November 20, 2014 by BBIS Newspaper

By Amy Windemuth Based on James Dashner’s best-selling novel, “Maze Runner” tells the story of a teenage boy named Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) who finds himself placed in a community of boys living in a danger-filled maze isolated from the rest … Continue reading →

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Movie Review of Trash

Posted on October 23, 2014 by BBIS Newspaper

By Toni Seyfarth Based on the Carnegie Prize-shortlisted novel by Andy Mulligan, the movie “Trash” by Stephen Daldry, has movie aficionados on the edge of their seats with anticipation. The enthralling trailer has a distinct “Slumdog Millionaire” feel and gives … Continue reading →

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Movie Review of ‘The Giver’

Posted on September 22, 2014 by BBIS Newspaper

by Amy Windemuth Based on Lois Lowry’s best-selling novel “The Giver”, Phillip Noyce’s film is on its way to becoming one of 2014’s top blockbuster movies. Coming to theaters in Berlin on October 2nd, this movie is causing ever-growing excitement … Continue reading →

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Venice Film Festival

Posted on September 22, 2014 by BBIS Newspaper

by Kaia Skillman We see images of war and destruction everyday on the news, particularly in the past few months, but somehow we always manage to distance ourselves from the pain and suffering of the people we see on our … Continue reading →

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