Kelly Clarkson celebrates Christmas with 'Red'
By Staff Writer | November 7Although many people still have their Halloween decorations up, Kelly Clarkson is ringing in the Christmas season early with the release of "Wrapped in Red."
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Valuable lessons found in new National Geographic film
By Staff Writer | November 7Reality check is the best way to describe the National Geographic Channel's fictional what-if scenario concerning a mass power outage across the United States, titled "American Blackout."
Ravenswood' successfully scares
By Amanda Boyer | November 7Long time "Pretty Little Liars" fans have been waiting for half a year for the spin-off series "Ravenswood" to air on ABC Family. Last Tuesday, "Pretty Little Liars" let Tyler Blackburn venture off into Ravenswood to start the series as Aria said "There is something seriously weird about this town." Just like that, Caleb was sucked into a town full of death and mysteries waiting to be solved.
Vegas' is a mediocre 'Hangover' for older demographic
By Staff Writer | November 7"It's going to be legendary," isn't a tagline I would use to describe Jon Tureltaub's "Last Vegas," which made its U.S. debut Nov. 1. "Last Vegas" is the older generation's spin-off of "The Hangover" trilogy, but with an Academy award-winning cast.
Super Fun Night' is a super fail
By Amanda Boyer | November 7"Super Fun Night" premiered on ABC on Oct. 2 starring "Bridesmaids" and "Pitch Perfect's" Rebel Wilson. The show's pilot episode was rewritten after critics who saw the original argued it had a lack of fun and was not pleasant. It was totally reworked to become the episode aired on Oct. 2. The show follows three friends, Kimmie Boubier, played by Wilson, Helen Allison, played by Liza Lapira, and Marika, played by Lauren Ash. All three have lived sheltered lives, scared of the world but finally decide to take on the real world and face their fears, which include singing in public.
Escape Plan' is a 'breakout' hit
By Staff Writer | November 7Fans of Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger will be particularly pleased with their latest film, the first time the two iconic action stars have headlined a film together.
New A&E reality show a 'waste of time'
By Staff Writer | November 7Reality television shows are sometimes a guilty pleasure. Even though we know shows such as "Honey Boo-Boo" and "The Jersey Shore" are not "real," we are still captivated.
New late night act puts viewers to sleep
By Rebecca White | November 7"The Pete Holmes Show" is a new late-night talk show that is centered around comedy sketches. It premiered Oct, 28 on TBS,
It Goes' well for Thomas Rhett
By Amanda Boyer | November 7Thomas Rhett's new album, "It Goes like This," released on Oct. 29, is finally showing who the singer was behind his hit single that has been out for months.
17-year-old Cohen impresses crowd
By Staff Writer | November 6I arrived a few minutes late to Lindsey Cohen's performance at Arlene's Grocery, a venue in New York's Lower East Side, and while my license was being checked by the bouncer, a few minutes past 8, the sounds of the audience erupting could be heard from the pavement.
Students follow childhood dreams
By Staff Writer | November 6College can be the first step toward realizing childhood aspirations. Three students are dreaming big at Seton Hall.
Alum directs award-winning documentary about Babe Ruth
By Samantha Giedris | November 6Seton Hall alumnus Andrew Lilley, '98, had his documentary, "I'll Knock a Homer for You: The Timeless Story of Johnny Sylvester and Babe Ruth," air on NJTV Monday. This documentary won the Garden State Film Festival award for Best Homegrown Documentary Feature earlier this year.
12 Years' depicts harsh realities of slavery
By Emily Balan | November 6"12 Years a Slave" is a brilliant look into slavery in America as portrayed through the story of one man.
Ender's Game' adaptation lives up to classic novel
By Staff Writer | November 6"Ender's Game" had a lot to live up to heading into theaters. The film faced the daunting task of pleasing fans of the classic science fiction novel it was based upon. It also risked being compared to other big-screen adaptations of young adult books.
Town library to host indie folk artist
By Michelle Foti | November 6Fueled by the tune of banjos, trumpets, organs, guitars and his own vocals, singer-songwriter David Berkeley is passionate about changing the world with his music, which he identifies as indie folk with an edge.
17 year old singer-songwriter Lindsey Cohen to perform at Arlene's Grocery
By Staff Writer | November 1Perhaps the most evocative yet challenging task of any blues musician is trying to convey an emotion through an instrument. Whether that's through a voice, a guitar or a saxophone, the requirement to connect with and move the audience remains the same.
Katy perry shows artistic growth in new album
By Staff Writer | October 31Katy Perry proved that she has grown up since her "Teenage Dream" days with the release of her new album "Prism" on Oct. 18.
The Counselor' succeeds at being predictable
By Staff Writer | October 31Every so often Hollywood heavyweights team up for an A-list, large-budgeted and supremely hyped up film-you can count on it happening a few times a year.
Dracula' pales compared to novel
By Staff Writer | October 31NBC released a brand new series Oct. 26th; however the new series is revitalizing an old story told by Bram Stoker. Yes, NBC took on the challenge of restoring Bram Stoker's "Dracula" novel into a modern television show. Stoker's "Dracula" is a horror-drama most of us are familiar with from our high school days studying British literature, yet NBC's "Dracula" doesn't seem to be a storyline one can make any assumptions based on their knowledge of the novel.
Arcade Fire 'reflekting' old sound
By Samantha Giedris | October 31"Reflektor," Arcade Fire's fourth studio album released Oct. 29, has a rock sound reflective of their second album, "Neon Bible."
