Michaelson is back as today's epitome of the female singer/songwriter. Whimsical and known for quirky lyrics, Michaelson's latest album, "Be OK," immediately evokes memories of her 2007 album "Girls and Boys". The album opens up with the title track of...

10. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" Cyndi Lauper What can I say? Sometimes a girl just wants to let her hair down and dance. As soon as I hear that first synthesizer screech, I picture myself wearing a silk scarf, drinking a martini and dancing with all...

It has been a tough road for writer/director M. Night Shyamalan, but his next project has the potential to be huge. The 2000 film "Unbreakable," starring Bruce Willis as a man who realizes he has superhuman powers, wasn't received very well at the box...

Over the years, many of our favorite shows have eventually had to call it quits. But those last moments of those shows can either blow our minds and leave us so impressed that it will forever be called a classic or they can completely flop leaving us...

The idea for the use of 3D in movie theaters has been around for ages, but lately, it seems as though the 3D business is booming. With films like "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour,"...

Max Payne has finally ventured from the video game screen to the silver screen. The film, starring Mark Wahlberg, Ludacris and Mila Kunis will be in theaters this Friday. "Max Payne," directed by John Moore, is based on the 2001 third-person shooter with...

After gaining popularityâ€"and making a bundle of moneyâ€"Marvel, publisher of "X-Men," "Spider-Man" and the like, are conquering TV land. Again. I'm sure many cartoon-ized superhero fans remember the mind-bogglingly great "X-Men: The Animated Series,"...

With midterms here and finals approaching, Lukulo's Restaurant, 1101 W. Lincoln Highway, has the perfect menu for those late-night cram sessions. Located conveniently close to campus, the restaurant is within walking distance from any dorm. Atmosphere:...

Do you ever get tired of that same old drink that you have time-after-time? Here are a few mixed drink ideas that are worth a try that come with a special twist … they are named after films. 1. Star Wars -1 oz. Southern Comfort Peach -1 oz. Amarello...

I have found a small slice of nostalgic heaven. It's during the hour of 11 a.m. weekdays on Cartoon Network. What's so great about this hour of television programming? Only that it holds the most original and greatest cartoon that is still able to bring...

There seems to be a common trend among spy thrillers. The main character is first introduced as the best spy there is. Then, the villain is portrayed as an evil mastermind bent on destroying the Western world. We then follow the spy as he attempts to...

The NIU Jazz Lab Band and University Jazz Band will perform their first concert of the 2008-2009 year tonight at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. Under the direction of Rodrigo Villanueva, Pat Terbrack and Larry Brown, the concert will be filled with an...