"Ender's Game" had a lot to live up to heading into theaters. The film faced the daunting task of pleasing fans of the classic science fiction novel it was based upon. It also risked being compared to other big-screen adaptations of young adult books.
Fueled by the tune of banjos, trumpets, organs, guitars and his own vocals, singer-songwriter David Berkeley is passionate about changing the world with his music, which he identifies as indie folk with an edge.
Perhaps the most evocative yet challenging task of any blues musician is trying to convey an emotion through an instrument. Whether that's through a voice, a guitar or a saxophone, the requirement to connect with and move the audience remains the same.
Katy Perry proved that she has grown up since her "Teenage Dream" days with the release of her new album "Prism" on Oct. 18.
Every so often Hollywood heavyweights team up for an A-list, large-budgeted and supremely hyped up film-you can count on it happening a few times a year.
NBC released a brand new series Oct. 26th; however the new series is revitalizing an old story told by Bram Stoker. Yes, NBC took on the challenge of restoring Bram Stoker's "Dracula" novel into a modern television show. Stoker's "Dracula" is a horror-drama most of us are familiar with from our high school days studying British literature, yet NBC's "Dracula" doesn't seem to be a storyline one can make any assumptions based on their knowledge of the novel.
"Reflektor," Arcade Fire's fourth studio album released Oct. 29, has a rock sound reflective of their second album, "Neon Bible."
We look and we see people. We see dark, fair and freckled skin. We may see the expressive articles on their bodies: clothing, headscarves, makeup, bindis, crosses and yamakas. We think not of what these appearances may express, only how they are estranged from our sense of normal. We are all victims and perpetrators of prejudice.
The College Music Journal festival is over, and after five long days and nights of running around New York City, riding subways, catching taxis and drinking endless amounts of coffee, I've compiled a list of four bands to check out, three venues to visit, two radio stations to tune into, and one festival tip.
Unlike many other authors, Russell Banks did not grow up writing. In fact, Banks said it wasn't until after dropping out of school as a young adult that he even started reading seriously.
The Avett Brothers have come a long way since their 2009 hit album "I and Love and You." Since then they worked with the highly sought after producer Rick Rubin several times, and their newest album has benefited from Rubin's insight. Their latest and eighth release, "Magpie and the Dandelion," does not disappoint.
Stage fights, Shakespearean language and antiquated apparel will bring the audience into different era for Seton Hall Theatre's upcoming production "The Comedy of Errors."
Everyone has a little trick or unique thing they can do that no one else knows about. Even if it's something that isn't necessarily unique in itself, it can still be a hidden talent. Here are some talents we've uncovered on campus.
The latest remake of Stephen King's famed horror classic "Carrie"hit the theaters Oct. 18. Chlo? Grace Moretz shines as the titular role of Carrie White, paying wonderful homage to the original Carrie, Sissy Spacek. Starring as Carrie White's religious fanatic mother, Margaret, is prolific redhead Julianne Moore, who also does justice to the role Piper Laurie created in the 1976 film.
In theory, ABC's "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland" is the perfect fantasy/drama spinoff of the network's hit "Once Upon a Time," but Oct. 10 premiere shows it is clearly missing elements that make it a true spinoff. "OUATIN" is more of an expansion of the original brand than a followup to it.
Students who missed the free flu vaccination event at the University Center, where shots were administered by Seton Hall nursing students, can still get a flu shot.
Miley Cyrus has released her second album, "Bangerz", as her own artist giving up her pop star role as Hannah Montana to portray her real, crazy personality and spontaneous attitude. The last few months we have seen Cyrus making her appearances through social media something that is catching viewers' eyes, and like herself, her album is doing just the same.
The undead. Zombies. Walkers.
Even though everyone studies differently, here are some tips and tricks to surviving your midterms:
A security drill interrupted by a real-life attack threw the Maersk Alabama crew for a loop. Escaping the approaching skiffs manned by armed pirates, the crew knew they were yet to reach a state of smooth sailing.
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