The authors of the book "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" didn't intend to write a New York Times best-seller. "It was surprising," co-author Stephen Dubner said of the success of his and co-author Steven Levitt's book. "It was a chance to write the kind of book we both wanted to read.
What transpires when you notice the sky falling and no one believes it's happening but you? Chicken Little has to deal with this dilemma in his recently released movie — named after the undersized, crafty leghorn. And the misfortunes for Little only become more complicated when he discovers aliens are involved in the plunging atmosphere problem.
Jordan Knight has a new album out. Yes, that's right. Jordan Knight, formerly of the New Kids On The Block fame.
Boy meets girl. Girl meets older man. Boy goes on the road, older man turns out to be a jerk. What's a girl to do? "Shopgirl" is based on the 2001 New York Times Bestseller book of the same name — both the novel and the screenplay were written by Steve Martin. In the movie, Claire Danes is 20-something Mirabelle Butterfield, who moved to Los Angeles from Vermont.
A historic display of about 140 pieces of Pewabic pottery is on exhibit at Kresge Art Museum through Dec.
When Electronic Arts Inc., makers of the "Madden NFL" football series, signed a five-year deal with the NFL in 2004 granting it exclusive rights to the NFL's teams, players and stadiums, there was worry that without competition the Madden games would become lazy and unimaginative. But in the latest installment of the video game chain, "Madden 2006," EA Sports introduces just enough innovation to accompany the same game play and style that has made Madden the most successful football video game franchise ever. The main on-the-field change in "Madden 2006" is in the passing game.
Electronic Arts hit a gold mine once again, but this time it was with something other than a sports game. "Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects" for the Xbox system is one of the better games I have played in a long time. For comic book lovers this is a must-have game.
"I want to play a game." When watching "Saw II" you better be ready to play a game like no other.
Full-court press, 2-3 zone, chanting crowd, cutting down the nets — it must be March Madness. EA Sports' latest installment to the college basketball series provides the excitement and thrills of the annual tourney.
I bet Fantasia Barrino, Celine Dion and Diddy are already lined up. They're all licking their chops for a chance to perform on the Rosa Parks tribute song. Even though no official plans have been announced, you know it's coming.
Huey Freeman is an intellectual who isn't afraid to comment on racism and hypocrites or make snide remarks about political figures.
EA Sports Big is back with the fourth installment in its SSX series of snowboarding games, "SSX on Tour." The game is true to the SSX formula: big jumps, ridiculous tricks and plenty of style. It's the style aspect that sets "SSX on Tour" apart from its predecessors.
Just when gamers thought Activision could not come up with a new way to present the same Tony Hawk game, they surprise us all once again and put out a new and improved game out on the market, "Tony Hawk's American Wasteland." I will admit I was a little skeptical when starting this up because the past games, while fun, haven't exactly been the most creative. It seemed as though the key to this game was the overused free-roaming ability that just about all games are turning too.
By Holly Klaft Special to The State News The blazing blue eyes of a child gaze out from a colorful canvas in front of Kresge Art Museum, contrasting the shadows of the trees.
For an upcoming artist, it might be a challenge to get started in the art community. Artists might need a hand gaining a reputation, getting their artwork noticed or learning new skills. Here are a few upcoming opportunities student and local artists should check out: • Lansing Art Gallery, 113 S.
Not only is the future of "G" uncertain but its trajectory toward a national audience mirrors that of the gatling gun — not automatic. The hip-hop version of "The Great Gatsby" has finally rolled up to the Lansing area — but it may not be chillin' for long. The cinematic take-off of F.
There will be a Pewabic campus walking tour on Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. The tour is in conjunction with "Pewabic, A Century of Michigan's Art Pottery" at Kresge Art Museum.
Icarus Falling Theater Company will continue performances of "Sex" by Mae West. Performances will be at 8 p.m.
Art education senior Samantha Letvin's senior art exhibit, "Under the Autumn Skin," will hold its closing reception tonight.
The Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra presents "Meyer's Comet," 8 p.m. Friday in Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall, featuring guest conductor Daniel Meyer. The program will feature Herrmann's Vertigo Suite, composed in 1958 for the film "Vertigo", as well as Shostakovich's Violincello Concerto No.