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Movie is indeed a ‘disaster’

By KYLE SPENCER | September 1, 2008

‘DISASTER MOVIE' - 0/10 Starring: Matt Lanter, Vanessa Minnillo, Kim Kardashian, Carmen Electra Plot: The movie follows the main character, Will (Lanter), who dreams the world is going to end Aug. 29, 2008 if The Crystal Skull is not returned to...

Phelps to take over advertising world

By NYSSA BULKES | September 1, 2008

Michael Phelps is the next Tiger Woods. I don't mean in golf or Phelps' own sport of swimming, for that matter. I mean that if I see him endorse one more non-swimming related product, I'm deeming him the new Tiger Woods of advertising. Woods, who is seen...

‘90210’ does not need to be revived

By NYSSA BULKES | September 1, 2008

I love the '90s. While the decade may be the butt of all jokes for young 20-somethings, I love reminiscing about childhood entertainment. While music might have been in a shifty, weird, growing-into-itself stage, TV was certainly at its trashy best. "Beverly...

‘Hamlet 2’ won’t receive Oscar nomination, but worth seeing

By JEN HANCE | September 1, 2008

‘HAMLET 2' - 7/10 Starring: Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Elisabeth Shue Plot: A failed-actor-turned-high-school-drama-teacher tries his best to save the drama program by putting on a musical sequel to "Hamlet." The Good: The trailers make this...

M.I.A. may come back into studio

By JEN HANCE | September 1, 2008

This summer at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee, M.I.A. announced: "This is my last show, and I'm glad I'm spending it with all my hippies." She gained quite a lot of popularity around college campuses in 2004 after putting some of her...

X-Box 360 or PS3?

By DAN STONE | September 1, 2008

I bought myself a shiny new HDTV this past summer as a graduation present to myself. After I watched a movie on my standard DVD player on the new TV, I decided it was time I invested in a Blu-ray player. The Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD battle has long since ended,...

Smart and intriguing new film hits theaters

By DAVID MATZ | September 1, 2008

‘TRAITOR' - 8/10 Starring: Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Jeff Daniels Plot: With a large-scale terrorist attack on the U.S. imminent, FBI agent Roy Clayton (Pearce) doesn't have much time to find the leaders of the terrorist organization. When all evidence...

‘Babylon’ leaves a lot to be desired

By HEATHER SKRIP | September 1, 2008

"Babylon A.D." - 3/10 STARRING: Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, Mélanie Thierry Don't let the previews deceive you. Mathieu Kassovitz's "Babylon A.D." will not "blow you away" and it will certainly not entertain you. The plot makes no sense whatsoever,...

George Lucas: Stop while you’re ahead

By KYLE SPENCER | September 1, 2008

George Lucas has been the creator of many of the film classics from previous decades, but seems to have chosen the dark side by not honoring his die hard fans. Instead, he seems to be finding any way he can to cash in on his success. "Star Wars" and "Indiana...

‘100 Things To Do…’ author passes away, leaves legacy

By JEN HANCE | August 27, 2008

Dave Freeman, co-author of the hit book "100 Things to Do Before You Die" passed away on Aug. 17. According to his father, Roy Freeman, Dave died after falling down and hitting his head in his Venice home. The book was a list of obscure and adventerous...

Norma Jean heads in new direction

By DAN STONE | August 27, 2008

Norma Jean - The Anti Mother Score: 8/10 Some of the most dreaded words a musician hears are, "I like their old stuff better." Fortunately for Christian metalcore band Norma Jean, their new album "The Anti Mother" could attract many new fans in contrast...

Step aside Beyonce

By LINDSEY KASTNING | August 27, 2008

"Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams" - 8/10 REVIEW Little sister has come to town and she is not playing around. Solange Knowles, whose older sister is Beyonce Knowles, once again stepped out from beneath her sister's shadow. Although the two have similar...