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Video game to movie route can provide exciting releases

By DAVID MATZ | September 8, 2008

While looking at a list of upcoming movies for the month of October, one title stuck out to me more than all others, "Max Payne." That's right, the shoot-em-up video game is being released as a live action movie on the big screen Oct. 17. It surprised...

Barb City Stompers bring down the House

By LINDSEY KASTNING | September 8, 2008

Sunday was a kicking good time at the House Cafe as the Barb City Stompers put on an entertaining "Dixieland Jazz" concert. With no charge at the door, a five-piece band and a special guest soloist, the concert was not to be missed. Around 1:45 p.m.,...

Battle of the supremes: Final Fantasy VI or VII?

By DAN STONE | September 8, 2008

If you've ever heard banter between two gamers that started out with "six or seven," rest assured they were comparing which side of the "Final Fantasy" civil war they're on. The debate runs deep, as the name of the series doesn't even need to be dropped...

New ‘90210′ rehashes much that was seen in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210′

By NYSSA BULKES | September 8, 2008

"90210" is one big copycat. Sure, it's a spin-off of the original show. Of course, the kids act older than they are. In the first five minutes of the show, my mouth dropped and I gasped, "But it's family TV!" Let's say we're not in Kansas anymore. But...

Horrible host, celeb-based awards, ruin VMA’s

By HEATHER SKRIP | September 8, 2008

On Sept. 7, the MTV Video Music Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary. However, this was one of the worst years to date for all those involved with putting on the show. There were no drawn-out out speeches or wardrobe malfunctions, but there was an extremely...

‘Entourage’ premiere promises much of the same

By CHRIS KRAPEK | September 8, 2008

Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) is washed up. The fifth season of "Entourage" ushered in a new perspective on everyone's favorite fictional foursome from Queens. Fresh after wrapping up the film "Medellin," which comprised most of the subpar fourth season,...

Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers a band to check out

By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ | September 8, 2008

I'm always trying to find new bands to listen to. And since I listen to a pretty wide variety of music, it's not hard to find something that catches my ear. A few years ago, I was at a concert in Chicago. I don't normally pay too much attention to the...

“Bangkok Dangerous” is a cookie-cutter action movie

By ORLANDO LARA | September 7, 2008

‘BANGKOK DANGEROUS' RATING: 4/10 Starring: Nicolas Cage, Shahkrit Yamnarm, Charlie Yeung The Plot: Joe (Cage), an assassin, travels to Bangkok for his last four hits before retiring. While there, he breaks his own "assassin rules" by befriending...

Third installment of ‘Ghostbusters’ coming

By KYLE SPENCER | September 7, 2008

Everyone, young or old, can sing the theme song. Everyone can identify the slimey green face of the movies main ghost, and everyone knows not to mess with a floating woman in a library. That's because many around the world have seen and loved the classic...

‘Jon and Kate Plus 8’ is must-watch TV

By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ | September 7, 2008

Due to a busy schedule, I don't watch much TV. However, when I find time to finally sit down and relax, I always find myself channeling into TLC to watch "Jon and Kate Plus 8." What's so interesting about a reality show based on a family with a set of...

New Fall Out Boy album set for November

By HEATHER SKRIP | September 7, 2008

Recently, Fall Out Boy announced they'll release a new album on Nov. 4. The album, titled "Folie A Deux," will be the band's fourth major album. Since "Infinity on High," the band has become more politically active, as they just played at the Democratic...

Lucky Boys Confusion excites fans at Otto’s

By DAVID MATZ | September 7, 2008

Around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, chants of "LBC" filled the air. A small, but hyped crowd, waited anxiously for the members of Lucky Boys Confusion to grace the stage at Otto's Niteclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. At 11:30, the crowd's chants were answered...