As the leaves change into brilliant colors of red, yellow and purple, the sky gets darker earlier and our faces get paler, the time comes to adjust our makeup routine. The season of smoky eyes and deep lips is here. While in summer it's all about wearing less makeup so […]
Arts & Entertainment
‘Cloud Atlas’ Shines Despite Low Box Office Numbers
quot;Cloud Atlas" is a thought-provoking drama that dares to question the paradigms of storytelling through the interrelated narratives of characters throughout time. The beauty of the film comes from the cunning use of makeup and a visual feast of stunning cinematography. The sextet of main characters include Zachry (Tom Hanks), […]
Adler Theater Hosts Close Performance
Over the past two weekends, Ramapo College’s theater program presented its fall show, “A Bright Room Called Day,” at the Adler Theater in the Berrie Center. Written by Tony Kushner, better known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Angels in America,” the play is set in Germany during the early 1930s. […]
Buy Fresh, Local Products This Fall at Outdoor Market
During the fall, one can indulge in a lot of festivities that are perfect for the weekend: whether it is pumpkin picking, apple picking or a stroll through the park. Another such activity is the weekly farmers' market held at Ramsey Main street station each Sunday. This market not only […]
Alternative Rock Joins TNL Lineup
The latest band to rock out on the Tuesday Night Live series was the alternative rock band Melodime. Melodime had Friends Hall shaking with music during their 9:30 p.m. show at Ramapo. Before the main act, student band Strive took the stage. Singer and guitar player Ryan Patrick, drummer Joe […]
Jazz Comes to Sharp Theater
Sharp Theater filled to near capacity as Anne Hampton Callaway fans, Barbra Streisand supporters and music enthusiasts alike came out in droves to the Berrie Center on Saturday evening. Callaway belted out classical pop songs with a hint of doo-wop and a touch of jazz. The two-part performance included 16 songs, […]
Costume Inspiration Comes from Familiar Faces, TV Favorites
Halloween is quickly approaching, and it’s never too early to start thinking about your costume. This year, instead of going to your local Halloween store and picking out an overpriced, generic costume, try making one of your own. It’s much cheaper and lets you get a little more creative. […]
Modern and Vintage Collide in ‘Retro City Rampage’ Game
Imagine you’re playing an open-world, sandbox video game, stealing cars and completing missions, except the mission is to beat up Shaggy, and the car you’re stealing is the Mystery Machine. Activities like this are common in the world of “Retro City Rampage,” an eight-bit parody made for a post-“Grand Theft […]
Five Classic Movies That Still Bring Scares This Halloween
Halloween, the wonderfully fabricated holiday of pop culture, costume parties and taking candy from strangers. Of all the traditions to grace this American oddity, possibly the most frightening involves the simple act of sitting on the couch and indulging in the cardiovascular exercise of horror cinema. Of all the […]
‘Dishonored’ Perfect Game for All
Game developers are constantly coming out with new games with new ideas, storylines and characters. More often than not though, few of these games make it to the top of the charts and get a following. Popular gaming company, Bethesda, has recently released the new IP “Dishonored.” Thankfully, unlike the […]
