Photo courtesy of Disney ABC Television Group, Flickr Baseball is in full swing, and as fans of the game flock to stadiums across the country, television network IFC is offering viewers “Brockmire,” a new comedy dedicated to America’s pastime. Airing Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EDT, the show stars Hank Azaria […]
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Movies Continue to Profit Due to Merchandising Efforts
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Films have progressively evolved from a pastime into a culture. Although a film’s run time in theaters may have ended, merchandise sales of current films have proven to last longer than just an hour or two. Regardless of genre or age group, films’ merchandise is a […]
WrestleMania’s Televised Special Shocks Fans
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia The 33rd annual WrestleMania television special aired live last Sunday night, as viewers’ TV screens were filled by the show’s tagline, “WrestleMania: the Ultimate Thrill Ride.” Comparable to the Super Bowl and other major sporting events, the yearly spectacle is hosted by World Wrestling Entertainment, which […]
13 Episode Netflix Drama is a Must-See Masterpiece
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Netflix’s new original show, “13 Reasons Why,” is a beautiful masterpiece that gives a truly authentic look into the struggle of modern high school students through amazing performances, a unique style and a concept that cannot be beat. This 13-episode series, which is based on the […]
Johansson’s New Film Should Disappear From Theatres
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Based on the renowned Japanese manga series of the same name, “Ghost in the Shell” follows the story of a cyber-enhanced soldier named Major (Scarlett Johansson). Nearly killed in a fatal crash, Major’s human brain was saved and placed in a robotic body, and she now […]
Indie Rock Band Dryjacket Takes the Stage at TNL
Photo by Michael Pacheco Dryjacket took the stage under pink halos at the College Programming Board’s latest Tuesday Night Live showcase. Dedicated fans of the indie rock band trekked far to Ramapo College’s Friends Hall – including the night’s opening act, Luciano Ferrara, a quirky singer-songwriter from Poughkeepsie, New York. […]
Students Reimagine Popular Songs at Open Mic Night
Photo by Michael Pacheco Tuesday’s stormy skies made for perfect open mic weather at the College Programming Board’s open mic night in Linden Lounge. Regular performers and listeners of Ramapo’s music scene hung out to share music, as well as coffee and tea. Freshman Eva Sedai explained, “Open mic night […]
Power Rangers Return to Battle Longtime Foe Repulsa
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia “Power Rangers” is a fantastic movie with good characters, a strong plot and some amazing fight sequences. While tons of fun to watch, "Power Rangers" fails to hit the mark on a few occasions. Like the original TV series of the ‘90s, the film takes place […]
Film and Television Continue to Whitewash Asian Roles
Photo courtesy of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Wikipedia Several recent films featuring white actors in Asian roles have generated controversy, as critics point to the casting decisions as evidence of whitewashing. “It's problematic,” said David Oh, a professor of media and communications at Ramapo College, “because it […]
SNL Comedians Headline Annual Spring Show
Photo by Michael Pacheco Cast members of NBC’s long-running “Saturday Night Live” performed at Ramapo College last Saturday, as show alumna Nasim Pedrad and current repertory player Pete Davidson headlined the College Programming Board’s annual spring show in the Bradley Center gymnasium. New York-based standup comedians Bob Levy, Anna Drezen […]