An influx of greater Lansing residents and Harry Potter fans turned up Thursday at movie theaters across the area to see "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" in anticipation for its initial showing at 12 a.m.
Skip the double dates and block-party keggers for one night. Pop Entertainment has planned an electrifying concert tonight at 8 p.m.
When Sharriese Hamilton accepted the role of Queen in the production of "The Life," which opens Thursday night at Fairchild Theatre in the Auditorium, she said she didn't realize how depressing her role as a prostitute would be. The theater senior said she plays a woman who turned to a life of prostitution to raise enough money to support her boyfriend and her dreams for a normal future. "It's her struggle to get out of this life," Hamilton said. To prepare for her role as a prostitute, Hamilton said the cast watched an HBO documentary called "Hookers at the Point." That wasn't the only research done before rehearsal.
After "House Party," but before they faded into oblivion, pop-rap duo Kid 'N Play teamed up for "Class Act," a slapstick teen comedy that is pure '90s. The 1992 film encompasses more aspects of the decade than any VH1 special could — most of the characters wear Cross Colours, the language is "dope" and everything's asymmetric, including main character Duncan Pinderhughes' hairstyle. The movie tells a tale of mistaken identities.
The entertainment industry is so tied up in trends that it neglects creative and unique talent. Hollywood is currently infected with the "based on a true story" disease ("The Exorcism of Emily Rose," "The Greatest Game Ever Played," "North Country," "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," "Jarhead," the list goes on). The current plaguing fad wouldn't be so itchy and irritating either, if these movies actually did stick to real-life events. The problem is that movies use the "based on a true story" slogan to legitimize their product. "Emily Rose" only slightly skims the surface of actual events — even though it insists on putting "based on a true story" on the screen.
All turkeys don't have wings and go gobbling all over the place. Sometimes "turkey" can pack a punch.
If you're not going home for Thanksgiving and want to prepare your own version of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner but don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen, try these easy ways to create a Thanksgiving feast almost like Mom's for you and your friends. • Buy a ready-made turkey from the nearest grocery store.
Thanksgiving has traditionally been a time to go back home, eat turkey and spend quality time with family.
The State News presents five things going on in the world of pop culture that might make your life a little bit better. 1.
"The O.C." is known for featuring music that is virtually unknown to viewers of the show. The bands are usually on indie labels and most often become the next big thing in music.
By Pietro Truba Special to The State News Genre-blending, face-melting rock music comes home today as the Chicago-based rock sextet Umphrey's McGee returns to The Intersection in Grand Rapids. Bass player Ryan Stasik says it is nice to come back to Michigan and play in front of his family and old high school friends.
Realism isn't always the best thing to shoot for in a video game. Case in point: "Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball MAX'D" is a well-done simulation.
Singer/songwriter Tift Merritt doesn't consider herself a country artist; however, she was nominated for a 2005 Grammy Award for Best Country Album in February and her music is most often described by critics as country.
"Get Rich or Die Tryin'" 50 Cent strives to be the next Tupac Shakur, but is two quarters short of the same free-style wisdom. "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" is entertaining, inasmuch as it embraces violence, nudity, and foul language, but is in no way original. The stimulant for the film is stolen bluntly from Eminem's "8 Mile." 50 Cent plays the role of Marcus, which is not quite autobiographical, but for all intents and purposes is — just as Eminem's role as Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith Jr., which is not quite autobiographical, but is. However, 50 Cent's acting performance is believable just for the reason that he's virtually playing himself.
He's becoming a larger part of the movies than overpriced popcorn. And he's turning into a bigger component of television than the remote control. But blockbuster triumphs have not changed the personality of Steve Carell. "I'm pretty much the same kind of boring guy," Carell said.
With winter quickly approaching, accessories begin to hide underneath large coats and long pants. But don't worry, you can still accessorize with scarves.
Hanson is not the same band it was eight years ago when "MmmBop" took over the airwaves with its infectious pop melody.
I can't believe I've ever said "I'm bored" in my three years here in East Lansing. I didn't realize how many things — art shows, concerts, lectures — go on daily within a very small radius around campus. A friend turned me on to the MSU events calendar, and as an entertainment reporter, I'm constantly checking bulletin boards, the City of East Lansing Web site, the University Activities Board Web site, the Breslin Center Web site and anywhere else I can to see what's going down in the entertainment sphere in East Lansing. I can't fathom how many events I've missed in the past two years because I didn't bother searching for them.
Promoting a film can be tough work. Just ask actor/director Peter Riegert, who is busy plugging the DVD for his 2004 feature film directorial debut "King of the Corner," a deadpan comedy about a middle-aged man named Leo (played by Riegert) and the day-to-day chaos that surrounds his life. On Saturday, he left his home in New York City to promote the film in Tucson, Ariz.
Actress Julie Andrews, most famous for her roles in "Mary Poppins" and "The Sound of Music," made her Broadway debut as a 19-year-old actress in 1954 in "The Boy Friend." Tonight, Andrews will be in East Lansing to direct the same production, which opens at the Wharton Center and runs through Sunday. "She directs from the inside of a person out," said Michael Price, executive director of Goodspeed Musicals based in Connecticut.