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‘Nights in Rodanthe’: the book versus the movie

By JEN HANCE | September 29, 2008

REVIEW "Nights In Rodanthe" - screen vs. print The Book: Written by Nicholas Sparks After her husband leaves her for a younger woman, Adrienne Willis escapes to Rodanthe, North Carolina to take care of her friend's inn. While she is there, a hurricane...

A guide to the newest DVD releases

By NORTHERN STAR STAFF | September 29, 2008

Here's a guide to the new releases you should rent today: 1. "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" Jason Segel's "bare" comedy affectionately portrays the life of a sad-sack who gets dumped, and the inevitable crumbling and rigorous re-building of his life. Segel,...

No blockbuster scary movies this year

By DAVID MATZ | September 29, 2008

October is here. The leaves will be changing and horror films will soon grace box offices…or will they? October is usually the month when all the production studios come out with their blockbuster horror movies. But while looking at the upcoming...

10 television shows that should ‘call it quits’

By KYLE SPENCER | September 29, 2008

Here are ten television shows that have overstayed their welcome on the airwaves, and should seriously consider throwing in the towel. 10. "The Apprentice" A television show hosted by Donald Trump was just a bad idea in the first place. Does it really...

Drunken auidence members at concerts should behave

By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ | September 29, 2008

Have you ever been to a concert and have been completely disgusted by some of the people in the audience? I was at a concert last night. It was a general admission show, so after watching the first few songs from the front, I got out of the tight crowd...

‘Spaceballs: The Animated Series’ may have short life span

By KYLE SPENCER | September 28, 2008

Decades after Mel Brooks created the sci-fi parody film "Spaceballs," he has now brought us the unnecessary "Spaceballs: The Animated Series." According to Wired, gaming channel G4 debuted the new series acting as a sequel to the popular 80s film. Following...

This year’s top 10 albums to date

By TONY MARTIN | September 28, 2008

Considering it is almost October, it is time that we go back and reflect on what has so far been an awesome year in music. Since I am a big fan of lists, I decided to make a top ten list of the albums that have come out this year (up until this point)....

In Memoriam: Paul Newman

By TONY MARTIN | September 28, 2008

In Memoriam: Paul Newman (1925-2008). I was about 16 when a friend's dad made us sit down and watch "The Sting." Despite my initial hostility toward a movie that looked completely uninteresting, I fell in love with it, mostly due to Paul Newman's amazing...

In books versus films, books win

By NYSSA BULKES | September 28, 2008

"The book was so much better." Did you just get an image of a haughty, stuck up, bookstore snob in your head? I know I did, and I do whenever I hear this line come out of any of my friends' mouths. The book versus the movie argument has been rampant for...

‘Eagle Eye’ cliches ruin film

By KYLE SPENCER | September 28, 2008

"Eagle Eye" - 5/10 Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Billy Bob Thornton, Rosario Dawson Plot: Jerry Shaw (LaBeouf) and Rachel Holloman (Monaghan) are two strangers brought together by a phone call from a mysterious woman whom neither have met....

Bill Engvall provides laughter to NIU community

By LINDSEY KASTNING | September 28, 2008

If laughter is really the best medicine, then Bill Engvall's audience was in peak physical condition. As the comedian took the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday night, the audience anticipated the laughter that would follow. Shockingly, Engvall came with an even...

Paris Hilton ‘wows’ fans yet again

By NYSSA BULKES | September 28, 2008

Paris Hilton is looking for a new BFF, and she's invading our airwaves to find one. Wow, just wow. The new reality show, "Paris Hilton's New BFF," will air tonight on MTV. Before the airing, viewers are hereby advised to stock up on canned soup and bottled...