Poor Lana Del Rey. The media attention for the crooner's latest album, "Born to Die," was strong but mostly negative. After her fiasco performance on "Saturday Night Live" on Jan. 14, critics and viewers alike dismissed her. But "Born to Die" was the top downloaded album on iTunes when it was released Tuesday, and Del Rey might have another shot at success.
In the new novel "Taken," Robert Crais brings his signature character to life again to take on yet another daring assignment. While the book is not Crais's best, it certainly is a welcome addition to the long-running Elvis Cole series. One would think that a private investigator would start to wind down his career by middle age, but Cole shows no signs of slowing down.
Former 'Harry Potter' star returns to big screen in horror movie
"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe goes from Hogwarts to haunted houses in the new movie "The Woman in Black," which hits theaters Friday. "The Woman in Black" began as a horror novel written by Susan Hill in 1983. It tells the story of a young London solicitor, Arthur Kipps, sent to settle the affairs of a reclusive widow who lived alone in an old house in the marshes of England.
Super Bowl Sunday Funday Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients: 1 block of cream cheese 2 cooked chicken breasts (rotisserie chickens can be purchased pre-made at any grocery store) Blue cheese dressing Blue cheese crumbles Frank's Red Hot Sauce(or any hot sauce preferred) Casserole dish (or any big dish big enough for scooping available) Preparation: Put the cream cheese on the bottom of the dish.
For anyone who has listened to the emo/ post-hardcore group From First to Last and has become familiar with the angst-ridden vocals of Sonny Moore, his latest musical project will come as a surprise. Moore has abandoned the ear-splitting screamo that first made him famous and transitioned into the world of dubstep, the newest trend in electronica.
Holding some of the most notorious prisoners in American history - Al Capone among them- Alcatraz has become legendary. Before it closed in 1963, the prison was one of the most feared places in the world. Since becoming a national landmark in 1986 it has been the subject of numerous prison break films and most recently a show that offers an alternate explanation as to why the facility closed.
When it swept into the United States in July of 2011, the music streaming service Spotify was an instant hit, even more so than its predecessor, Napster. Spotify, which is based in Sweden, allows users to stream music from selected major and independent record labels, including Sony, Warner Brothers and Universal, create and share playlists with friends, and also contains an option for users to listen to the radio.
The sound of a hyped electronic techno beat may bring to mind club scenes in "Jersey Shore" and result in fist pumping. But what if the music that creates such a vibrant scene is being played by Snow Patrol? This may have seemed like an un-likely scenario until the band released its sixth album, "Fallen Empires" last week.
"Beautiful Things," Anthony Green Released Jan. 17 Circa Survive's front man, Anthony Green, continues wowing with his solo work. His most recent release, "Beautiful Things" is both powerful and emotional and well worth a listen. The album is a 21-track masterwork (including a number of demos), with each track being different from the previous yet still retaining an unmistakable harmony throughout.
In most cases, it would be absurd to cast an American actress as one of Britain's most influential leaders. However since Meryl Streep is no ordinary actress she impeccably portrays former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady.
Revival of classic musical a hit
The Setonian talks to the stars of "Godspell."
'The Dreamer, The Believer' is a hip hop hit
To anyone proclaiming that hip hop is dead: you obviously have yet to hear the inspirational material that Common has recently released for the world's listening pleasure. The rapper has always been known for speaking words of encouragement and sending out positive messages to his audience, who in turn waited patiently for a new album while Common himself developed his acting career.
"Decoded" tells the story of Shawn Carter, more commonly known as Jay-Z, from his days growing up in the Marcy Projects in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn through his current rise to fame. This autobiography provides the opportunity to change the mindset of hip-hop fans and non-fans alike.
Latest thriller novel too broad
Dean Koontz has been terrifying and entertaining readers for over forty years. With a slew of bestselling novels to his name, it seems as though Koontz can craft a brilliant horror novel without effort. But "77 Shadow Street" proves that even a great author can produce a lackluster book.
9/11 film 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' gets mixed reviews
There are 472 people in New York City with the last name Black, and in the film "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close," it is the job of nine-year-old Oskar Schell, played by Thomas Horn, to find each and every one of them. He wants to question them about a mysterious key his father left behind in an envelope with the name "Black" written on it.
Long Island's Brand New performs at House of Blues
Dressed neatly in button-up shirts and ties, the five members of Brand New gave an explosive and refreshing performance to the sold-out crowd at Atlantic City's House of Blues on New Year's Eve. Brand New took the stage shortly after 10 p.m. and since there were no opening acts, show-goers did not have to wait long before hearing the instantly-recognizable introduction to the band's first—and arguably most successful—song, "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows.
The Setonian spotlights some of our favorite albums of 2011.
The Setonian bids farewell to 2011 with a look back at some of the year's best films.
Picture war – destruction, death, suffering. Now think of humanity – compassion, hope, love. Surely humanity cannot exist in the inhumane time of war, can it? The film "War Horse" effectively proves that it can. As seen through the innocent eyes of a horse, humanity can exist among friends, animals, and even enemies affected by the horrors of war.
One of the darkest movies of the holiday season, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" opened this week. The film, which is an adaptation of a book, chronicles journalist Mikael Blomkvist as he is given the task of solving the disappearance of a young girl who went missing 40 years ago.
In a world run by James Bond, there are few spy movie franchises that can compete, but the "Mission: Impossible" series does a superb job of standing on its own. In the 15 years since theatergoers saw Tom Cruise hanging by wires in the first film, the franchise has spawned three sequels, including the most recent addition, "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.
A sequel to a literary adaptation film presents a unique problem because usually one finds the book and first movie are always better. "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," the sequel to 2009's "Sherlock Holmes," could be the exception to this rule: it is just as good, if not better, than its predecessor.
"New Year's Eve," directed by Garry Marshall, tells the story of a group of New Yorkers as they prepare to ring in 2012. Broken down into different storylines, the film is a classic case of six-degrees of separation: audiences must figure out how all of the characters are connected as the film progresses.
"The feel bad movie of Christmas" arrives soon at a theater near you. "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," the crime novel by the late Swedish writer Stieg Larsson, gets the Hollywood treatment when an American version of the film is released this month.
In 2008, throat cancer robbed the world of one of the most creative minds in literature: one that gave us "Jurassic Park," "The Andromeda Strain" and numerous other science fiction adventures. "Micro" is the last novel from Michael Crichton, the inventor of the techno-thriller, and in it he takes readers on a final thrill ride.
The typical song style for an acoustic artist can usually be defined as one of two things: sappy or depressing. Singer-songwriter Jason Reeves successfully displays both attributes in his new EP "Caged Birds Set Free," while surpassing the ordinary styles of the mediocre acoustic artists out there.
While going to frat parties on a Thursday night is one way to take the load off of academic stress, night clubs are sometimes a better way to hang out with friends and mingle with new people. Webster Hall in New York City is one of many night clubs located right in the middle of downtown.
*NSYNC It just doesn't feel like Christmas without putting up the tree to *NSYNC's "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays." It's one of those songs that I can listen to on repeat without getting sick of it. -Kristyn Lyncheski, Assistant Digital Editor Taylor Swift One of my favorite Christmas songs is "Christmas Must Be Something More" by Taylor Swift because it reminds us that Christmas is not about presents, but about Jesus' birth.
With today's society seemingly obsessed with social media, it is only natural for a new social networking site to draw the attention of many. Pinterest is a way to connect with people based on similar interests. According to pinterest.com, the website is "a virtual pinboard that lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web.
"The Nutcracker" will be dancing its way to the stage at SOPAC this Sunday. The classic ballet has been updated by the New York Theatre Ballet and will make a stop at the local performing arts center as part of a run of area theaters before taking root in the Winter Garden at the World Financial Center in New York City.
After a six-month, 63-city North American run, Taylor Swift's 2011 Speak Now Tour came to a close last week to a sold out crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York City. As the lights dimmed at the famous Garden, a sea of light up posters shone through the darkness.
From the opening scene of Jacob taking off his shirt to the surprising end of the movie, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1" was everything a Twi-hard fan could have hoped for. On its opening weekend, the movie grossed $140 million. As in the book by Stephenie Meyer which "Breaking Dawn" is based on, Bella Swan and her vampire love Edward Cullen, played by Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson respectively, get married and set off on their honeymoon.
As the bright yellow lights ignited the stage, the infectious pop-punk sound of the band Transit sparked the attention of the restless audience, who were waiting impatiently for the show to begin. The band, who comes from Boston, opened the show for Saves the Day and Bayside at Irving Plaza on Nov.
Fine performances salvage Eastwood's latest
We get the picture: Clint Eastwood is a respected actor and director. He's been nominated for six Academy Awards, and won Best Director twice (for "Unforgiven and "Million Dollar Baby"). So perhaps even this Hollywood great has earned the right, at the ripe old age of 81, to make a mistake.
‘Music Played On’ is new album from shore-based band
With a new album in mind, Echo Movement, a local New Jersey band, decided they had to change something about their old music and fuse it with a new style they have formed over the last several years. Echo Movement has decided that their new album, "Music Played On," will not only show some of their new material to the world, but will also re-master some of their previously-recorded songs.
Since their birth in ancient Greece, the various myths surrounding the gods and the humans they interact with have undergone many transitions in the forms they take. The handmade carvings and parchment scrolls of the past have been replaced by more modern high-tech means of television and feature length films.
After fans have waited over a year, they will surely want to take a bite into "Breaking Dawn: Part 1" of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga. Twi-hards of all ages will be flocking to the nearest theatre for the midnight showing of the first of the two part final installment opening on Friday, Nov.
They've traveled from around the world to compete – an opportunity that comes only once a year. One hundred schools, universities and high schools alike, gather at this mythical Mecca for the die-hard Harry Potter fan – The Quidditch World Cup.
Close your eyes, clear your mind and breathe in the crisp, cool autumn air. It is that time of the year again: the colors are every hue of red, yellow and orange and the leaves are all around. While there may be a lot of school work and impending finals, it is nice to take a break and enjoy the outdoors before winter arrives.
While winter may seem like it is still far away, there is no denying the chill in the air. It may be tempting to grab your favorite oversized hoodie and call it a day, but there are tons of ways to stay warm and cozy while still looking your best.
Pumpkin Bread By Catherine Chidiac Staff Writer Ingredients - 2 2/3 cups sugar 2/3 cup raisins 2/3 cup shortening 2/3 cup chopped nuts 1 can (16 ounces) pumpkin 4 eggs 2/3 cup water 1/2 teaspoon baking power 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoons salt Directions - Heat oven to 350.
The recent revival of MTV's "Beavis and Butt-head" has prompted the network to create a new cartoon that is up to date with our generation's popular topics. The result of these musings is "Good Vibes," MTV's newest cartoon that examines the life of a social outcast and his interactions with the seemingly crazy world around him.
Despite its name, ABC's "Suburgatory" is a piece of heaven. "Suburgatory" is a charming and light-hearted comedy about a teen girl, uprooted from her home in exciting, bustling New York City and thrown into the suburbs of Chatswin with its over-tanned, velour-track-suit-wearing, sugar-free-red-bull-drinking shallow residents.
Arturo's Osteria and Pizza, nestled on a tiny corner of Maplewood Avenue, at first seems like your typical tiny Italian eatery. The earth-tone walls, soft lighting and cramped spaces remind one of the Village Trattoria with a rustic flair. But Arturo's is different: their pizza is baked to perfection in a wood burning oven.
Sci-fi film 'In Time' addresses social issues
"In Time," a new action movie starring Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried, tells the story of a future world where time and money are synonymous. In this alternate reality, you stop aging when you turn 25, and running out of money means you run out of time.
"When She Woke" by Hillary Jordan is a modern reimagining of Nathaniel Hawthorne's celebrated novel "The Scarlet Letter." While it brings a few frightening new elements into the mix, such as the use of technological advances in committing social injustices, the book borrows too many elements from "The Scarlet Letter" to be considered original.
Kurt Vile While Kurt Vile can hardly be considered a newcomer to the music world, it is his fourth studio album "Smoke Ring for My Halo" that is finally making him stand out amongst the masses. Vile has been likened to Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, but with his latest record the folk-y singer has finally struck out all on his own.
Cartoons of today have come a long way from the wholesome family oriented images of the past. Instead of childlike characters like Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse, we have crass jokers such as Peter Griffin, Bender the robot and Eric Cartman who continuously push the envelope in both theme and content.
Local comedian Jessica Kirson is coming home. The funny lady will return to her hometown of South Orange to perform at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Saturday night. In between filming a segment for "Dr. Oz" and working on the pilot episode of her prank comedy show, "The Jessy K Show," Kirson called to talk about her upcoming venue and her past experiences.
As penny-pinching college students, we, unfortunately, do not always have the luxury of splurging on designer duds that we absolutely have to have. Thanks to the up-in-coming website, Bib and Tuck, however, people will have the ability to swap clothing, shoes and accessories with fellow style-savvy users.
Since its 1975 release, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has become a cult-classic. Now, with Halloween approaching, the film is on the minds of many—as well as the experience that can be had seeing the show in a theater. The film starts with a newly-engaged couple whose car breaks down near the residence of the bizarre Dr.
What do Nazi zombies, killer clowns from outer space, and flesh-possessing demons have in common? They are the antagonists of some of the most absurd horror films to grace the silver-screen. For some films, a bad review can be detrimental to the success of the film discouraging viewers and ensuring a low rating in the box office.
"Like Crazy" directed by Drake Doremus, may just be the new romance of the century. Anna and Jacob's love story rivals that of Bella and Edward, so watch out "Twilight:" there's a new complicated relationship in town and it doesn't involve a bloody mess.
Communication honors society makes comeback
No refund of deposit for housing
Business aptitude test offered
We are the 79 percent
Gov. Chris Christie is wrong: Gay marriage shouldn't come down to a vote
Swimming and Diving: Men victorious, women falter in final meet of the season
Men's basketball looks for second win against UConn this season
Willard prepares to face mentor in matchup with Louisville
Men's basketball stunned by Notre Dame Fighting Irish at home
Seton Hall's Saints and Sleuths bring 'Magic' to Theatre-in-the-Round
South Orange couple bring musical talents to SOPAC
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