Halloween movies can be frightening anywhere, but the best place to experience them is in a dark theater with loud speakers and a massive screen.“The Nightmare Before Christmas” is returning to select theaters Friday and so should these classics.“Hocus...

Overly sexualized costumes are on their way out and funny costumes are making their way in.Here are some do-it-yourself costume ideas that look fantastic without baring too much skin.Gumball MachineWhat you need:• Red pants or skirt• White shirt•...

The ghost of Paul McCartney may one day haunt — or maybe it’s already haunting — the Northern Star office.Rumors of McCartney’s death began in 1966 after the Beatles’ bassist was supposedly in a fatal accident and was replaced by a lookalike....

Comedian and actor Nick Swardson aims for his stand-up to make the audience feel like they’re hanging out in his living room.Swardson will perform 8 p.m. today at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Tickets are $39.50.Northern Star: When did you...

Chicken can taste pretty dull if you eat it all the time, but it’s easy to spice up with five ingredients or less.Coca-Cola ChickenThis is a simple way of incorporating typical items found around the kitchen in only a few steps. The recipe calls for:•...

Sorry, professor, but the start of fall semester means one thing: new television shows. With so many ending last year, keep an eye on these promising debuts.“Gotham:” Sept. 22 on FoxThose who have had a bad case of Gotham City blues since the Christopher...

The easiest way to make a cobb salad is to plan ahead.Cobb salad can be a more time-consuming meal to make than simply slicing up a few vegetables. But, the flavor of this salad and toppings make it worth the time. Cobb salads include so many toppings:...

Although grilling desserts sounds like a complicated and sticky event, with these simple instructions you can enjoy three tasty treats without dealing with the mess.Banana boat s’moreFor those who constantly crave s’mores, a twist to this summer staple...