"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.
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.
"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.
Ever wonder how "Batman," the campy 1960s television series, transformed into the dark and menacing Batman franchise – "Batman Begins," "The Dark Knight" and the upcoming "The Dark Knight Rises?"
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. This more crude and mature style can be traced back to shows of the early ‘90s like the ever popular "Simpsons" and the newly refurbished "Beavis and Butt-head."
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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. Launching this December, the site is, according to New York based founders Sari Azout and Sari Bibliowicz, an "online marketplace that makes it possible to continually—and affordably—refresh your closet by trading clothes and accessories with fellow bloggers, editors, and street-style savants" just in time for the holidays.
The United Kingdom has never been wanting for musical talent and perhaps the most well-known and successful band to come out of Britain in the past decade is Coldplay. It's only a matter of time before their latest album, "Mylo Xyloto," which hit iTunes on Monday, begins to take over the airwaves. The album's single, "Every Tear Drop is a Waterfall" has already been played on a number of radio stations since its June 3 release.
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.
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.
Kelly Clarkson has come a long way in and out of the social scene since her American Idol win. Her new album "Stronger," released Oct. 21, is more than anything else her attempt to mold into the current trends of pop music.
"What if I told you that Shakespeare never wrote a single word?" It is a question asked by renowned British actor Derek Jacobi in the new Roland Emmerich film, "Anonymous."
With front man Brian Fallon playing acoustic shows in Europe with Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music) and Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio) on the Revival Tour, American fans of New Jersey punk rockers The Gaslight Anthem have been patiently waiting for new material or a chance to see the band.
"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.
The Department of Communication and the Arts presents Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" as their first theater performance of the year this weekend in the Theatre-in-the-Round.
The horror movie genre has been around in the industry for almost as long as movies themselves. The earliest horror films were based on literary classics such as Frankenstein, The Phantom of the Opera,and Dracula.
Elizabeth Olsen is not your average college student. At the age of 22, she juggles a hectic life style, balancing filming movies and attending NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
Arguably one of folk's most prominent and established artists, Samuel Beam, better known by his stage name, Iron and Wine, kicked his music into high-gear at a performance at New York City's Terminal 5 last Wednesday, Oct. 12.
It has been two years since lead guitarist and principal songwriter Noel Gallagher infamously shocked Oasis fans by announcing his departure from the band, putting an end to two decades worth of bitter feuds between him and his younger brother and bandmate, Liam. Many expected "High Flying Birds" to be a cheap emulation of what the Gallagher brothers accomplished with Oasis, but Noel treats his debut solo album as a shot at redemption. His new LP is a loose concept album, painting a picture of a cynical, deeply philosophical narrator who is dissatisfied with his seemingly ordinary, routine life.
When "Footloose" was released in 1984, it was a hit and made Kevin Bacon a bona fide star. The film contained some of the 80's best and most varied music, which led to a hit soundtrack and even spawned a Broadway musical. Now, the film is being remade, which sparks the question for devoted fans and newcomers alike: will the remake be as good as the original? Or will it be better?
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