With the Academy Awards less than a month away, it's common for people to frantically race to see every movie nominated for Best Picture. But even if you have already seen all of the nominees or perhaps are more inclined to watch a cheesy thriller or chick-flick, you do not have to worry; there are a variety of exiting films to look forward to seeing this year.
I don't know much about screenwriter Brian Tucker, but after viewing his debut feature "Broken City," I can infer that he has obviously seen a lot of noir films. The movie is an accumulation of genre clich?©s pieced together in a haphazard, head-scratching fashion. From the convoluted cover-ups to the over-the-top villainous politician to the down-on-his-luck, good-hearted private detective who unwillingly becomes entwined in scandal but vows to make things right. Although "Broken City" possesses all the usual elements of a murder mystery it lacks the common sense of a believable story.
Imagine your future depends on one pivotal moment: one spoonful of a dish you created. The success of that moment will be judged in the hands of four world renowned chefs who will test your creation without knowing what it is or who cooked it. Contestants on ABC's new culinary showdown, "The Taste," which premiered on Jan. 22, will go through this heart-stopping moment each week.
At the start of every new year we all scurry to create the perfect resolution. Most people pledge to hit the gym more, which explains the influx of students at the rec center in January, and others claim they will manage their time better. There are certain resolutions that we just expect people to have because they are the same ones every year, but creating a goal for the new year can be more creative than just hoping to be more organized. As college students we have the opportunity to create goals specific to our time at Seton Hall. Why not resolve to get a certain G.P.A or study a certain amount of hours each day? Our staff has provided some of their resolutions below and we have included a guide to making the best goal for yourself in 2013.
Joining the E! Network's numerous reality show favorites including "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" and "Married to Jonas" is "Chasing the Saturdays," a new series about British girl band The Saturdays.
Taking a page out of Chelsea Handler's book, Whitney Cummings bring a fresh face to comedy talk shows on E! with her new series, "Love You, Mean It." The show debuted on Nov. 28 and offers a funny perspective on current trends and Cummings's life. It can potentially be best described at as a standup comedy meets talk show-type platform.
Alicia Keys has lost her fire in her fifth album, "Girl on Fire," which was released on Nov. 23.
Fans can look forward to less auto-tune and more vocal performance from Ke$ha in the pop star's sophomore album, "Warrior."
89.5 FM WSOU hosted a radiothon on Nov. 30, raising $9535 to go towards Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
From "American Idol" to "The X Factor," Paula Abdul is no stranger to sitting on judging panels of popular talent competition shows. On Nov. 20 she stepped out from behind the desk to perform a "Dream Medley" of her No. 1 hits from the past years on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."
89.5 FM WSOU will host a radiothon on Nov. 30 from 6 a.m. to midnight collecting donations for Hurricane Sandy relief.
You almost don't have to see "Lincoln" to know it's going to have Oscar awards coming its way. The movie is a historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg starring Daniel Day-Lewis, which automatically calls for a masterpiece, yet the film itself exceeds expectations. Though the "Great Emancipator" has been captured on-screen many times before, "Lincoln" stands out as a truly magnificent depiction of the 16th president. Frankly, the Academy Awards were created to honor productions like this.
American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips' debut album "World From the Side of the Moon" was released on Nov. 11 and is expected to be a success.
Christmas is right around the corner, and with winter upon us one can feel overwhelmed by the vast selection of holiday tunes playing on the radio and in the mall; it's nearly inescapable. A Christmas album is something a lot of artists strive to put out, but the tired covers that bring nothing new to the table will never replace the beloved Nat King Cole renditions that are played ad nauseam.
Rihanna shines bright in her seventh album "Unapologetic," demonstrating her willingness to take risks with her music and in her personal life.
Amidst the clamor of swiped credit cards, weighed down shopping carts and swarms of impatient consumers, audiophiles around the country embarked on a slightly different journey than the materialism of Black Friday: the support of their local record store.
The holiday season is finally here and luckily Seton Hall University's campus is extremely close to New York City, the 'Christmas capitol' of the world. While many may associate NYC with high prices, it is actually possible to take part in holiday fun on a college size budget, thanks to free attractions that can make great holiday memories without spending a dime.
Jessica Kirson along with other New York City standup comedians Kyle Grooms, Lenny Marcus, and Jodie Wasserman, brought laughter to South Orange when they performed at SOPAC last Saturday.
Solutions by The State News