Michael Sucsy is the director behind this popular film that received a 65% approval rating for viewers. Critics were not as enthusiastic as viewers though. E stated “not everything works.” Rotten Tomatoes only gave it a 30% rating out of a possible 100%. This did not stop people from coming out and seeing the film. This past weekend was when it debut with a hearty 41.2 million dollars. It even topped the box office on Valentine’s Day with a whopping 11.6 million which is great for a Tuesday.

The movie tells the story of two lovers by the names of Paige and Leo. They have a love like no other and get hitched without either of their families present. Not too long after they end up in a terrible car accident which wipes Paige’s memory away from the past four or five years. She has no recollection of who her husband is and their relationship together. She cannot even figure out who she is as a person. Leo must help his wife discover who she is as well as the relationship they had together but there are a few obstacles on the way. The real question becomes is if Paige and Leo’s relationship and love can survive despite the tragic event that has taken place. “The Vow” is hard to watch at times since it centers around such a tragedy but it can also fill your heart and show you how far one will go for true love.

The Giants were off to a great lead when they were up 9-0 on Sunday, but the Patriots ended up with the lead at the half with a score of 10-9. The second half was bound to be a good one, especially with the score so close at half time. The score was 17-15 Patriots by the time the fourth and final quarter arrived. Bradshaw ran in for a touchdown for the Giants to put them up 21-17, but the team left a minute on the clock, which is an ample amount of time for a scoring drive produced by Brady. But Brady failed to complete his Hail Mary pass from midfield as the clock expired, which left the Giants victorious once again.

This is the New York Giants’ second Super Bowl win in four years, and they have beaten the Patriots both of these times. Giants quarterback Eli Manning was awarded the MVP award, which was his second (the other being four years prior), at the conclusion of the game. At the age of 65, Giants coach Tom Coughlin became the oldest coach to win a Super Bowl. And the Giants were the first team to go 9-7 in the regular season and win the Super Bowl in the same year. It was a glorious win for the team and for Giants fans everywhere.

The show has many of the beloved Disney characters in it, ranging from Mickey and Minnie Mouse to Disney’s newest Princess Tiana and Rapunzel. The energy of the cast will have you at the edge of your seat and craving for more. The cast includes everyone in the audience on the insistence that  everyone get out of their seats and join in on the fun.

The impressive choreography throughout the show was exciting, original and new. The show featured numerous lifts and partnering, which at times looked complicated and were a bit nerve-racking. There are also a variety of songs sung throughout the show that effectively engage the audience.

Not only will the choreography and music capture your attention, but so will the sets and costumes. The costumes and set design are very similar to that of what you would see in the Disney movies themselves. However, the costumes are more exaggerated and the sets are, of course, modified for the ice.

Disney on Ice is a great way to get the family out and imaginations working. There is not one dull moment throughout the performance, which is expected, as it is an upbeat and highly anticipated show.  There is no doubt that everyone in the family will enjoy the experience.

Who arranged for the field trip to take place?

Taylor Passaro’s stepfather (Dale Markowski) works there and arranged for us to come.

How did this field trip pertain to what the students are learning in class? And what was the reason for going on this field trip?

Throughout the course, we have been discussing the four main areas of environmental challenges…one of which is depletion of resources…so we went to hear about nuclear power and how the plant ensures the environmental safety of the area while producing a great deal of energy.

What did the field trip consist of?

Upon our arrival we were given a presentation by Dale that highlighted the areas of the plant, the environmental precautions the plant takes, the testing that is done to ensure that there is little/no environmental impact, as well as an overview of the nuclear reaction and how that is changed into usable electrical energy.

Did the students seem to enjoy the field trip?

Very much so!  They learned a great deal and were impressed with the magnitude of the plant…how incredibly large the machinery is!

What was the atmosphere like at Ginna?

Security was amazingly tight…we had to be met outside and walked to the security building where our licenses were checked against the information we had provided prior to our visit. We then went through a radiation detection machine, a bomb detector and a metal detector. We had to wear hard hats and safety glasses (we got to keep them!!) and had to be escorted any place we went. There were separate security features when we went into different buildings (at one building, Mr. Markowski accidently entered something incorrectly and we were met by an armed guard who asked what we were doing and then admitted us into the building). All of these precautions have been implemented since 9/11.  In addition, there is an off-shore patrol during the spring/fall/summer months to ensure no one approaches the plant from the lake.  Other than security, the people were very pleasant and welcoming.

What are some of the things that the students may have taken from this experience?

I hope that they left with a greater appreciation of nuclear energy as an alternative to fossil fuels, and an understanding of the process and how safe it has been made.  I know that they understand how unique this opportunity was due to the heightened security and they appreciate the fact that we are one of a very select group to be invited to tour.

Anything else you would like to add?

As always, I was proud of our students…how attentive they were and how well-behaved they were as well as how vocal they were in their appreciation of the day.

Thank you, Ms. Hansen, for answering these questions.

Nominations for best picture this year are “The Artist”, “The Descendants”, “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close”, “The Help”, “Hugo”, “Midnight in Paris”, “Moneyball”, “The Tree of Life”, and “War Horse”. So far, front-runners appear to be “The Descendants” and “The Help.” Based on such a group of movies, this was clearly a memorable year for the film industry.

Usually when an actor wins a Golden Globe for a role in a movie, it is said that the movie has a good chance of winning an Oscar. However, this year seems to be a tossup. No one is entirely sure of what the outcome will be on this star-studded night.

Rooney Mara nominated for actress in a leading role, starred in the film adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s book “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”.  She surprised audiences everywhere with her bone-chilling portrayal of character Lisbeth Salander, and could threaten to continue the previous theory.

Other actors, who’s movies have been nominated for Oscars, include: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams, Octavia Spencer, Brad Pitt, Jean Dujardin, Jonah Hill, and Christopher Plummer. This is going to be a night of great awards in the company of great people. Tune in on February 26^th at 7e|4p on ABC to see who will win the gold!