Photo Courtesy of Eva Rinaldi, Flickr Creative Commons Arguably the biggest science fiction epic of our time, the “Hunger Games” series is starting to come to a close with “Mockingjay Part I,” and it’s a film you do not want to miss this year. “Mockingjay Part I” picks up where […]
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Legendary Animator Hayao Miyazaki Retires
Photo courtesy of Thomas Schulz, Wikipedia Hayao Miyazaki, the renowned visionary and king of Japanese animation, has retired from creating feature length films which gained him global success to move on to new forms of storytelling. Miyazaki announced his retirement over the summer, stating that he would no longer create feature […]
Comics Grow into Global Phenomenon
Photo courtesy of Alan Alfaro, Flickr Creative Commons Comic book heroes dominate the box office and bookshelves across the world. There is no doubt that comic books are more relevant than they have ever been in the history of the medium. Traditionally, comic books were only sold in specialty stores, but […]
Robotic Revolution: Artificial Intelligence on the Horizon
In the media, artificial intelligence has been seen in films like “Blade Runner,” “I, Robot” and “Her,” but a world filled with androids and robots might still be far-fetched. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a branch of science and robotics that deals with bringing human-like qualities and intelligence to artificial […]
90’s Murder Mystery Show to Return in 2016
Photo courtesy of David Shankbone, Wikipedia It was announced earlier this month that “Twin Peaks” would return to television nearly 25 years after being cancelled. For many people, it might be a bit surprising that a murder mystery show that ended in 1991 with just one year on the air is […]
Embracing Anime, from Subculture to Full-fledged Phenomenon
It is rare that a subculture breaks out to obtain massive success in the way that Japanese cartoons, or “anime” has in recent years. The cultural explosion has never been more obvious than now, as millions of anime fans are created every day with the rising popularity of the scene. […]
Halloween Channeled Through Seasonal Films
Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the scariest day of the year than by turning off the lights, hiding under your blankets and watching some classic Halloween films. There are, of course, the obvious choices like John Carpenter’s “Halloween” and “Friday the 13th" that deserve some […]
Plenty of Seasonal Events to Enjoy
Fall has arrived at Ramapo College and students can expect some cool weather and changing leaves. With the fall comes events, festivals and performances both on and off campus that Ramapo students can enjoy. On campus, Ramapo has plenty of big fall events planned; Ramapo’s annual Octoberfest kicks off this […]
‘Tusk’s’ Genre Confusion Disorients Audience
Photo Courtesy of Tony Shek, Flickr Creative Commons “Tusk,” the new horror film from acclaimed writer and director Kevin Smith, may not be exactly what you expect from the guy that brought you “Clerks,” “Chasing Amy” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.” This is actually Smith’s second excursion into […]
Support Athletics with Enthusiasm and Team Garb
As fall sports begin at Ramapo, students and faculty alike can enjoy watching the Roadrunners both on and off campus. For many students, Ramapo sports can offer a fantastic college experience and an overall great time when you make the most of them. The first and easiest way to make […]