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Red Widow,' seeks sympathy for protagonist
By Staff Writer | Mar. 14, 2013The makers of "Red Widow" want you to sympathize with Marta Walraven, and on the surface, the character is easy to get behind. She's a good mother willing to do anything to protect her children, even if that means entering the criminal underworld. But when you think about it, Walraven is not innocent. She grew up in a mob family, married a drug smuggler, and didn't need to get involved in criminal activity to protect her family; it was her choice.
"Dark Skies" is perfect example of a good horror film
By Staff Writer | Feb. 27, 2013Every good horror movie has deep meaning within it. It contains more than just cheap thrills and suspense. Rather, truly excellent scary movies feature characters the audience can sympathize with and a plot that relates to the problems of contemporary society. That way, as the protagonists defeat the monsters or ghosts or whatever else in the film, the viewers can vicariously defeat the problems they face in their real lives. Considering that criterion, "Dark Skies" is a commendable example of the genre.
Academy Awards entertain despite running long
By Staff Writer | Feb. 26, 2013In typical Oscars fashion, the 85th Academy Awards ran about 30 minutes longer than scheduled on Sunday night. Host Seth MacFarlane joked about the lengthy ceremony along, but kept most of his jokes fairly subdued, an unexpected feat for the usually over-the-top "Family Guy" creator. After a 15-minute-plus intro, which included singing, dancing and a few insults that left audience members briefly cringing, the evening officially began.
Beyonc?© lets guard down in new self-produced documentary
By Staff Writer | Feb. 22, 2013Beyonc?© is known for her diva stage persona, powerful vocals and fierce attitude, but in her new self-directed, self-produced documentary, "Life Is But A Dream," which aired on HBO on Feb. 16, the pop-goddess reveals a raw, emotional side.
Bright future for Foal's with new album 'Holy Fire'
By Staff Writer | Feb. 22, 2013After scurrying underneath national acknowledgement for the better part of a decade, Foal, the Oxford based five-piece band, released their third album, "Holy Fire," on Feb. 11.
LL Cool J makes return to hip hop
By Staff Writer | Feb. 22, 2013LL Cool J, the hip-hop pioneer who released his last album in 2008, is back and ready to heat the scene up again with his new album, "Authentic."
Maroon 5 hits Madison Square Garden with sold out show
By Staff Writer | Feb. 21, 2013Although it has been 12 years since Maroon 5 hit the music scene, frontman Adam Levine still was in awe of the sold-out crowd's support at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 16.
Students kick off spring theatre season with 'Twelve Angry Men'
By Staff Writer | Feb. 20, 2013Seton Hall University's Department of Communication and the Arts' first production of the spring theatre season will be an adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning television movie by Reginald Rose, "Twelve Angry Men." The play is directed by Professor Deirdre Yates and will be performed by Seton Hall students in the University Center's Theatre-in-the-Round from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24.
Get cookin' with this easy muffin recipe
By Staff Writer | Feb. 20, 2013With winter making it unbearable to be outside but hard to stay inside we are often looking for things to do that keep us occupied and warm. This simple muffin recipe will do just that. No need to be skilled in the kitchen to make these, just grab what you have and get started!
The Bachelor wraps up dramatic season
By Amanda Boyer | Feb. 20, 2013ABC's "The Bachelor" is in its final episodes of the season and there is one looming question over everyone's heads: who will Sean choose?
A Good Day' to see something else
By Staff Writer | Feb. 20, 2013The original "Die Hard" was far more than a typical action movie. From hero to villain to Bruce Willis's limo driver, every character was compelling. Its plot was also interesting enough to grab the audience's attention from beginning to end. Sure, there was bloodshed and over-the-top stunts; but there was also suspense, family drama and perfectly-placed one-liners all adding up to a movie that raised the bar for its genre. Though "A Good Day to Die Hard" is the fifth installment in the classic franchise, it has all the makings of just another one of its rip-offs.
The Book Shelf: 'Leaving the Atocha Station'
By Staff Writer | Feb. 13, 2013Last spring, Ben Lerner attended Seton Hall University's Poetry-in-the-Round where he read from his premiere novel, "Leaving the Atocha Station."
Tim McGraw album features A-list lineup
By Staff Writer | Feb. 13, 2013Tim McGraw expresses a new-found freedom in his appropriately named new album, "Two Lanes of Freedom," which was released on Feb. 5.
Identity Thief' steals laughs
By Staff Writer | Feb. 13, 2013Road trip movies are nothing new. Through the years, plenty have been released into theaters all following the same basic formula; a wildly mismatched couple is forced to travel cross-country together, getting into hilarious situations along the way. The success of these films is dependent upon the strength of their comedy as well as the chemistry between the actors portraying the odd couple. So while the concept behind "Identity Thief" is by no means revolutionary, its humor and pairing of Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy make it worth seeing.
Grammy's celebrate Indie artists like Mumford and Sons and Black Keys
By Staff Writer | Feb. 13, 2013The 55th Annual Grammy Awards kicked off on Sunday night with an "Alice In Wonderland"-inspired performance of "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift. Not only did Swift's performance start music's biggest night, but "Safe and Sound," her collaboration with the Civil Wars for "The Hunger Games," took home the award for Best Song Written for Visual Media
The Walking Dead: Mid-season premiere to die for
By Staff Writer | Feb. 13, 2013If you knew nothing about AMC's edgy, Emmy Award-winning series "The Walking Dead" but decided to watch the mid-season premiere of season three on Feb. 10, you would be just as hooked as a diehard fan. Starring Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus and Laurie Holden, the show's early 2013 return was easily one of the most anticipated of all time.
Mumford & Sons packs Barclays at second show in Brooklyn
By Staff Writer | Feb. 13, 2013"Is Jay-Z here tonight?" Marcus Mumford, front man of Mumford & Sons, asked jokingly between sets at the Barclays Center on Feb 12. Jay-Z and Beyonc?© might not have been there on that particular night but 19,000 other people were to watch the massively successful indie-folk band play.
Trend alert: Bold design hits runway
By Samantha Giedris | Feb. 13, 2013New York City's Fall 2013 Fashion Week gives a glimpse of the trends we can expect to see for the upcoming seasons. Designers' fall collections made their debuts on the runway and it was easy to pick out interesting trends and ideas that are sure to be seen frequently once the weather gets warmer.
Wolfgang Laib Warms NYC with 'Pollen From Hazelnut'
By Staff Writer | Feb. 13, 2013Contemporary visual artist, conceptualist and sculptor Wolfgang Laib dusts spring into the winter woodwork of February with his most recent creation "Pollen From Hazelnut," located on the first floor of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City.
