Entertainment Articles
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Tatum makes a “Vow” for McAdams
The new romantic drama "The Vow," starring Channing Tatum ("Dear John") and Rachel McAdams ("The Notebook") takes on the subject of amnesia as a stumbling block in a happy marriage. But, the result is a familiar, humdrum film, despite the fact that it is supposed to be "inspired" by actual events.
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PlayStation Vita empties pockets for a good reason
Gamers willing to dish out an extra 50 dollars were able to get their hands on the newest portable gaming device from Sony, the PlayStation Vita, before its official release. With a starting price of $249, the PlayStation Vita offers a fresh start from the PSP Go which has been pulled from the shelves in all countries except for the US.
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The other “Chronicle”
"Chronicle" is the latest in the "found footage" film genre to be released. As such, it has a standard to meet, competing with "Cloverfield" and the "Paranormal Activity" franchise. Did "Chronicle" reach this standard or fall short? It is time to find out.
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Springfield's best
Fox's animated classic "The Simpsons" broadcast its 500th episode on Feb. 19. To mark this milestone, here is a look back at the funniest adventures Springfield's most famous family has had over the years. "Homer at the Bat," Season 3, 1992 An array of the then-most popular MLB players guest star and fall victim to a laughably absurd array of misfortune before the big softball game.
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“Star Wars: The Old Republic” strikes back
A battle rages on in the massive multiplayer online role-playing game "Star Wars: The Old Republic," making the anticipation for a new PC "Star Wars" game with great graphics finally over. "Star Wars: The Old Republic" is the predecessor to Bioware's "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic," which was released in 2003.
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Lana Del Rey creeps into the airwaves
Lana Del Rey's mesmerizing videos and haunting sounds have graced the YouTube world since early 2011. One of those videos, entitled "Video Games," which features a collage of vintage-looking footage with short chilling but beautiful clips of Del Rey thrown into the mix, has received over 27 million views.
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“The Woman in Black” chills audiences
Tossing away his glasses and removing his scar, Daniel Radcliffe ("Harry Potter") shows a different side of himself in his latest film, "The Woman in Black." Filled with classic cheap scares and haunting silhouettes, this thriller comes across as cliché, but suspense levels rise, giving audiences white knuckles throughout the second half of the film.
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“The Grey”: white knuckle suspense
"The Grey," a new horror film from director Joe Carnahan ("The A-Team"), is an intense, pulse-pounding experience. It is a film that aims to get under the skin and accomplishes just that, making it hard to forget. This is one of the better survival horror films Hollywood has released in a while.
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Lamb of God hits hard on “Resolution”
Who is the face of heavy metal in the 21st century? That is a very good question. Metalheads can argue and ponder over who is at the forefront of the genre in the aughts and early teens, but the debate would be remiss without mentioning Lamb of God. The metalcore giants from Virginia have brutally asserted themselves as one of the genre's heaviest hitters in the past decade.
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Van Etten strikes again with “Tramp”
Sharon Van Etten has come a long way from recording demos on a Macbook through the external microphone. Since her 2009 debut "Because I Was In Love," the young folk artist from Brooklyn toured internationally, followed up with an extended play, "Epic," in 2010, as well as her late night television debut.
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Memories are the mother of all wisdom
The issue: "One pill to erase your worst memories. Want to try it?" Our stance: Memories are what make us who we are today. "I just want to forget." How many times have you heard that before? Whether it is an ex-girlfriend, an alcohol-fueled blunder or a devastatingly traumatic experience, chances are someone you know has something they want to forget.
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Sample the world
The PUC Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) program is preparing to open its doors for another semester of dining and entertainment. If the Feb. 15 practice lab is any indication of what to expect, then it would be safe to assume this well-oiled machine will continue to run smoothly.
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Hammond fire department facing budge cuts
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. has come under scrutiny for his decision to de-staff a city fire department ladder truck in order to balance the budget. The truck is one of four ladder trucks owned by the department. When fully staffed, each truck requires nine to 12 firefighters to take up the three, eight-hour operating shifts.
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Tatum makes a “Vow” for McAdams
The new romantic drama "The Vow," starring Channing Tatum ("Dear John") and Rachel McAdams ("The Notebook") takes on the subject of amnesia as a stumbling block in a happy marriage. But, the result is a familiar, humdrum film, despite the fact that it is supposed to be "inspired" by actual events.


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