By Rachel Zoll The Associated Press The uproar over Mel Gibson's upcoming film on Jesus' death is testing the unusual partnership between American Jews and evangelical Protestants, who have recently become among the staunchest supporters of Israel. Many conservative Christians have called "The Passion" the most powerful depiction they've seen of Christ's final hours.
In a summer of box-office failures and mediocre movies hyped up with toys and fast food giveaways, a few gems managed to sparkle.Surprises like "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and the animated "Finding Nemo" were big hits, while "The Hulk," "The League of Extraordinary Gentleman" and "Gigli" all failed to capture ticket sales."Hulk" opened in July and did about $62.1 domestically, but sales plummeted as fans had problems with the angst-ridden script.
There is not one good thing to be said about "My Boss's Daughter." Not even Tara Reid stripping, Carmen Electra in a wet T-shirt or Molly Shannon and Electra getting their breasts rubbed can save a movie this bad.
I wish I didn't know some of the stuff I know.I wish I didn't learn some of the stuff I learned in high school and my first year of college.Part of it is my fault - I really shouldn't ask what a "hummer" is.Part of it is others' fault.
Lansing - The capital city proved it was alive Friday night in downtown's Southtown nightclub as 3rd Deggree won the Lansing Live talent competition.The event was hosted by radio station WQHH-FM (96.5) in hopes to pull the world's next big rap or R&B star out of Lansing.A promotion of Rep Yo City, Inc., Lansing Live, the club and the artists participated in a talent search for local artists through select radio marketsThe competition urged local artists to send CDs to the radio station for a chance to perform live at Southtown nightclub, 1146 S.
When I was a kid, my older brother would rent the "Friday the 13th," and "A Nightmare on Elm St.," flicks, which I was forbidden to watch. That never stopped him from waking me up in the middle of the night and dragging me downstairs to watch them. I was scared of Jason, and today I still get a little shiver when I see him trudging around on screen.
With the start of classes, a good portion of students are ornerier than a sex-deprived manatee. That said, the following is the first of several "Top 10" lists to appear in The State News this semester.
Last week, I left East Lansing behind for a few days to go watch Oxford-based, English rockers Radiohead in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Despite delays due to torrential rains and a tornado warning, about 5,000 students introduced themselves to local businesses during Thursday's Midnight Madness shopping spree.About 50 downtown businesses opened their doors and extended their hours, prompting students to stroll along East Grand River Avenue in search of good deals, freebies and a taste of East Lansing nightlife.The Capital Area Transportation Authority provided free transportation for the evening."It gets the kids out of the dorms to see what the city has to offer," said Joseph Orlowski, store manager at Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, 515 E.
The MSU Department of Theatre is on the scene again. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. today in the Arena Theatre, the department will kick off the year with its annual open house.
Rancid's latest album, "Indestructible," might not live up to its maximum potential, but it's a nice blend of the group's progression from all-out punk to having tinges of ska and folk. It also shows off the band's variety in songwriting on the 19-song, nearly 54-minute album. The Californian quartet sets the tone right from the start with the guitar-charged, punked-out title track.
Cowboy flicks have been around since the first days of film. Sometimes they are a formula for success and sometimes it's just a shoot 'em up, cornball movie - and Hollywood's newest western "Open Range" seems to be a pretty good mixture of both. Beautifully shot with excellent performances and a script that could have been just an updated Roy Rogers' movie, Kevin Costner starred and directed in this mediocre western. The story follows Costner, Robert Duvall, Diego Luna and Abraham Benrubi who play free grazers, cowboys that roamed the prairies allowing their cattle to graze upon the open fields.
College comedies are a dime a dozen. But good ones are a needle in a haystack. Somewhere in the cliché world of "National Lampoon's Van Wilder" and "Sorority House Massacre," the good ones don't always get the credit they deserve.
Music performance senior Robert Ball said he didn't have much experience with theme parties, but seeing the great lengths students go to put together costumes made a Halloween party he attended worthwhile. "There was this guy with a trench coat, and under his coat the guy was packing an enlarged member," Ball said.
Have the day off work? Bored with the movie theater or spending nights at the same bowling alley? Tired of classes?
One of the key ingredients in a college experience is the music scene. Whether you're into thrash metal or laid-back acoustic performances, the college music scenes offer quenchers for nearly any thirst.But as of late, East Lansing's music scene has come under fire from the musicians who thrive on it.
Crowds of people hit the dance floor every Friday and Saturday night for the fast beats and thumping bass of area clubs.And while many of the 21-and- older crowd fill these clubs, plenty of area bars are noticing there is money to be made in attracting students who haven't reached the drinking age.The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E.
Wanting to get involved in her dorm, Sara Knoth joined the Mason and Abbot halls' government. Dorm governments invent activities throughout the semester to help students drive off the humdrum of the daily routine.
This fall the Wharton Center and the MSU Department of Theater have a lineup of shows with a little something for everyone. Theater fans will have an opportunity to see on-campus entertainment ranging from the laughter of comedy to the melodic sounds of the symphony.
Over the course of the summer I spent some time during the early morning hours handing out The State News' edition of Academic Orientation Program guides in front of Case Hall. Watching thousands upon thousands of incoming freshmen enter MSU fresh out of high school, I noticed a particularly humorous trend.