It’s too bad mid-Michigan is considered the backwoods by Hollywood’s standards, because we miss out on seeing many good performances as soon as they hit theaters. Not only are there no real theaters in East Lansing, but some films will only arrive in this area after they premiered months ago in Detroit and Grand Rapids. “Tadpole” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival Jan.
Residence Hall Association movies are back up to speed, with “Rush Hour 2” and “Shallow Hal” kicking off the holiday weekend. Movies are free to students living in residence halls and $2 for the general public. Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan do their best impression of the “Odd Couple” as they attempt to solve a murder with international implications while trying to stop its connection to a counterfeit ring. In “Shallow Hal,” Jack Black takes a new approach to finding Ms. Right by looking for the inner beauty in women, with the help of self-improvement guru Tony Robbins. It’s a positive message that makes you realize looks don’t mean everything. On Friday “Rush Hour 2” shows at 7 p.m.
It’s time to make way for the peculiar world of llamas. Llamafest comes to the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education Aug.
Friday • The University Activities Board presents movies at Wells Hall. “Rush Hour 2” is showing at 7 p.m.
It’s that time of the year again when music’s best performers come in swingin’ to win the coveted moon man. The 2002 MTV Video Music Awards will bring many popular music acts under one roof today, with performances by Bruce Springsteen, Ja Rule and the distressing solo debut of “‘Nstink’s” Justin Timberlake. This year’s show is hosted by Jimmy Fallon, who must have done a good job co-hosting with Kirsten Dunst during last year’s movie awards, because MTV decided he could tackle the job alone.
I was getting fully dressed before I went to bed last fall because there is nothing worse than waking up in a room where you could hang meat from the ceiling.
The Creole Gallery begins its fourth season next week - complete with a lineup of established artists and newcomers slated to satisfy all genres of music lovers. The gallery, located at 1218 Turner St.
When thousands of football fans arrive in East Lansing on Saturday, it will be the beginning of a new year - with the same tradition. The rock on Farm Lane and the tennis courts south of the Duffy Daugherty Football Building will fill to capacity, and traffic will be pouring in from all directions.
Seether is definitely a band to keep your eye on. Formerly known as Saron Gas and hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, Seether is taking a big step forward by releasing its American debut “Disclaimer.” Its blend of emotional hard rock and soft melodies is sure to strike a chord with the American population.
Despite what the title of this album suggests, Blindside is anything but silent. There’s a reason why P.O.D.
What a surprise. Men will doing anything for the right woman. We aren’t just talking about opening doors, getting flowers or pulling the chair out - that’s chivalry.
I would like to take a moment to pay homage to one of the backbones of this great university. It’s something that keeps students and professors alike going when the winter days seem to blend into an endless horizon of gray.
Every year, students flood East Lansing as classes begin, and stores and restaurants welcome them with open arms.
Imagine having the opportunity to indulge in verses of poetry read by a professor without concentrating on the dry aspects that tests usually outline.
Tickets went on sale Friday for Cher’s final tour, which makes its way to Breslin Center Oct.
The Kresge Art Museum will showcase contemporary art influenced by cartoons, comics and popular illustrations in its “Art in the ’Toon Age” exhibit beginning Sept.
Clint Eastwood’s latest thriller portrays a man trying to save his acting career. Oh, I’m sorry, I meant his detective career.
Two sumo wrestlers collided with monstrous force Friday, toppling each other into the unforgiving floor. The silence was broken when muffled laughter from under the excess baggage was liberated as the suit came off and the frail body within stepped out - victorious. The University Activities Board provided 14 free activities for students to lose themselves in at the 26th Annual U-Fest at the Union. The energetic students were allured by the bouncy boxing and sumo wrestling, that students found to be some of the most amusing and embarrassing activities. For the more artistic bunch, there was a craft area, caricatures, airbrush tattoos, wax hands and palm and tarot card readings.
Lansing - In a play about the fragility of life, two Lansing area men meet for a moment on the Riverwalk Theatre stage and offer their audience a chance to be changed.
Remember the feeling you had the first time you saw Penélope Cruz in “Blow” or Brad Pitt in any of his films?