"Saint George" in need of a miracle
By Rebecca White | March 14George Lopez has created and produced another sitcom that surrenders to his self-deprecating humor that premiered on FX on March 6.
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The Talking Dead' companion series aids success of original drama
By Staff Writer | March 7It is never unusual to recap a favorite television show episode with a group of peers just after it has ended; to discuss the events of the episode, character impact, and who will be next to be killed off is only natural. For some reality TV shows and most sporting events, there are formal post-programming talk shows, known as companion programs, dedicated to reviewing what unfolded just moments ago. Some drama series are now developing their own post programming companion series such as Falling Skies and Breaking Bad but none have been more successful than AMC's "The Talking Dead", airing immediately after the network's zombie-apocalypse sensation "The Walking Dead".
Mind Games' loses audience
By Rebecca White | March 7A new psychological drama has just been introduced on ABC in the form of the television series "Mind Games", which premiered on Feb. 25.
Biblical movie is right choice
By Staff Writer | March 7Religion is a controversial topic within today's society, especially when it comes to recreating or expressing a specified religion through art such as cinema. The risk that lies between offensiveness and respect as well as factuality and dramatization is a line that can easily make or break viewer's thoughts on the film.
Non-Stop' is top-notch
By Staff Writer | March 6"Non-Stop" took audiences by surprise when it hit theaters on Feb. 24. This film delivered with s top-notch cast, including Liam Neeson ("Taken" and "Schindler's List") Julianne Moore ("Blindness" and "Crazy, Stupid, Love"), Tom Bowen, Michelle Dockery and Nate Parker, just to name a few. The films initial success begs the question, what has "Non-Stop"done differently than other action films that produced such high interest?
Harlan Coben to appear at Words Bookstore
By Staff Writer | March 6Harlan Coben is on a roll. His last six novels have all debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times' bestseller list. A few of his books are currently being developed into film and television projects. And on March 18, his latest mystery thriller "Missing You" will hit bookstores nationwide.
Mixology' delivers out of place humor
By Samantha Giedris | March 6It's an interesting concept, one night being the premise of a TV show. Taking it a step further, "Mixology" is about one night, one bar in NYC and 10 people looking for different kinds of love. ABC's new concept which premiered February 26 and now airs Wednesdays at 9:30 is a little bit of everything, which isn't exactly a good thing.
Student's disability doesn't deter dream
By Michelle Foti | March 6When he was only 17, freshman Joseph Sehwani's life changed forever -- he had gone blind. But that didn't stop him from changing the world.
Eli Young Band reaches more than '10,000 towns'
By Amanda Boyer | March 6Contemporary country group, The Eli Young Band has come a long way since their 2012 release of "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" and hit single "Crazy Girl." On Tuesday, March 4 they premiered their fifth and latest album "10,000 Towns", showcasing their same sound and tune that got fans to love them in the first place.
NBC's new sitcom is eye opening
By Staff Writer | February 28The new NBC show "Growing up Fisher" airs on Sunday nights. It is inspired by a true story, introducing a family that consists of a mother, two children, and a blind father.
Riser' has Bentley climbing higher
By Amanda Boyer | February 28Singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley is rising to the top after months of working on his seventh album, titled "Riser," with help from well-known producer Ross Copperman.
Rapper reaches college crowd
By Rebecca White | February 27An emerging rapper, Shah, is attracting college students more than any other demographic with his new EP "Today," released Nov. 1.
Pompeii' is a cinematic disaster
By Staff Writer | February 27The eruption of Mount Vesuvius that decimated the Roman city Pompeii in 79 A.D. was a fairly predictable event in hindsight; one does not simply build a city alongside of a volcano and expect peace and quiet. Just as predictable as the volcanic catastrophe two millennia ago was the plot and acting of the film version of "Pompeii," opened Feb. 21.
3 Days' is dead on arrival
By Emily Balan | February 27"3 Days to Kill" is a corny spy movie. Or is it an action-packed family movie? Writer and producer Luc Besson ("Taken") and director McG ("Charlie's Angels" and "This Means War") have "3 Days to Kill" all over the place.
Buckwheat Zydeco to perform at SOPAC
By Staff Writer | February 27If you've never heard of Buckwheat Zydeco, then you don't know zydeco music. It's no exaggeration to call Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural, Jr. and his band the face of modern zydeco and one of the greatest acts in the genre's history.
Literary classic brought to life by SHU Theatre
By Michelle Foti | February 27The Seton Hall University Theatre will take audiences back to 1935 to experience the timeless tale of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Streaming TV shows replacing 'real time' watching
By Rebecca White | February 20Watching television in "real time" is becoming a thing of the past. With DVRs, people opt to watch the recordings during their free time and fast forward through commercials. With streaming websites such as Netflix, students can watch movies and shows any time they want online.
Skip to the end of 'Endless Love'
By Staff Writer | February 20'Tis the month for endless chick-flick marathons, excessive chocolate eating and harboring resentments against men not being any male character from Nicholas Sparks' novels.
British TV invades America
By Staff Writer | February 20The British are coming and captivating Americans through their television shows.
Swindell steals the limelight in first full-length
By Amanda Boyer | February 20Georgia Native Cole Swindell had a successful year in 2013, going from Luke Bryan's merchandise guy to Bryan's opening act on his headline tour and releasing his well-known single, "Chillin 'It." Although Swindell is telling listeners to chill and relax, he has in no way been doing this in order to prepare for his first release of his self-titled album with 12 new songs released on Feb. 18. Although there are songs about chillin' it on the album, Swindell sings about heartbreak, where you come from, and how you grew up.
