Cartoons have never been solely for children. Television programs such as “The Simpsons,” “South Park” and “Family Guy” are made with adult audiences in mind. But most would assume that shows on channels like Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon are made for kids.
Then why does it seem that the shows on these channels are drawing…
Arts & Entertainment
Strange cartoons find a diverse audience
Nintendo in trouble
There was a time when Nintendo reigned king of all video game systems. Since then, both Sony and Microsoft have become giants themselves in the market with the Playstation and the Xbox, respectively.
Now, it seems like these competitors could be the least of Nintendo’s worries. As it falls into financial trouble, Nintendo is looking…
Ingrid Michaelson grows up
Many remember the Old Navy sweater commercial featuring the song “The Way I Am.” However, what people don’t remember is whose voice was behind the quirky and catchy tune.
Ingrid Michaelson is the folk singer/songwriter behind the many songs featured in commercials and television shows. She has done several collaborations with artists like Sarah Bareilles,…
Midseason TV schedule looks promising
Finally, reruns are over. All your favorite shows are back with brand new episodes. But premiering with them are plenty of brand new midseason shows. These five are the most anticipated of the bunch.
House of Lies (Showtime)
Sundays at 10 p.m.
Showtime’s new half-hour comedy is centered on a consulting firm that tricks corporate…
‘Shame’ review: A different kind of addiction
When it comes to the subject of sex addiction, our culture has taken an attitude of humorous deniability. Movies like “Blades of Glory” use the condition as a punchline, while news of Tiger Woods confessing that he has a sex addiction are met with slews of laughter and lines like “Not a bad condition to…
Reach for the skies: ‘Skyward Sword’ impresses
When the Nintendo Wii was released in 2006, it promised a revolution in gaming. Motion controls were the future, and would give the player complete control of their in-game actions. Yet, for the most part, the Wii was littered with lazy, gimmicky games that tacked on “waggle” controls in ineffective and often annoying ways.
If…
Simon Pegg: from cult star to action hero
The Carroll News: Can you tell us a little bit about what your motion capture experience was on “The Adventures of Tintin?”
Simon Pegg: It was very new for everybody, even Steven Spielberg because it was his first motion capture film. I think we were all on our first day of school to some…
The third time is the charm with Harold and Kumar
Harold and Kumar are back and better than ever in their third movie of the Harold and Kumar series. John Cho and Kal Penn deliver another “stoner classic,” only this time it’ll be Christmas style and 3D.
Taking place six years after the last movie ended, Harold and Kumar have moved on from each other…
‘Tis the Season for Movies
Now that Halloween is over, it’s officially the holiday movie season. A time where Oscar hopefuls and Christmas movies take over the local multiplexes, this year there are almost as many sequels being released as in the summertime. But amidst the predictable holiday fare, there are a few that are standing out as must-see movies.…
Cleveland goes under the sea
Cleveland’s new catch has the community buzzing.
The historic Powerhouse building on the West Bank of the Flats in downtown Cleveland went through a $33 million transformation to become the Greater Cleveland Aquarium.
Originally set to open this month, the date has now been pushed back to December.
“We made design improvements, especially around the…
Meet Cosmopolitan’s Ohio bachelor
Every year Cosmopolitan magazine holds its “Cosmo Bachelor of the Year” contest. In its November issue, the magazine features one bachelor from each of the 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., and one takes the title of Cosmo “Bachelor of the Year” and a $10,000 prize. Last year, the winner was Cleveland and JCU alum Ryan…
Blink-182′s new album fails
It’s been 11 years since Blink-182 exploded onto the music scene asking the question, “What’s my age again?” With their latest LP, titled “Neighborhoods,” the answer to that question is, “kind of old.”
“Neighborhoods” is a pretty big deal. It’s the pop-punk trio’s first album in eight years, and the expectations have been mounting since…
A ‘Beautiful’ blast from the past
If you don’t know why Paul Simon releasing a new album is important, keep reading, but scold yourself later.
If you don’t know why Paul Simon releasing a new album that is as relevant and powerful as anything he has ever done is significant, stop reading: I don’t have enough words left to appropriately admonish…
Wes Craven makes audiences ‘Scream’ again
Any sequel worth its salt must prove itself by changing the game rather than regurgitating the same old mantra.
As rare as it is for any sequel to succeed in this regard, it is even more rare for a fourth film – which is why it seems like most franchises are rebooted before they get…
‘Win, Win’ a must see
There are few movies I see that I would be willing to pay money to see again. “Win, Win” from writer/director Thomas McCarthy, is one movie I would happily pay $10 to see again.
The film manages to be both a heart-warming drama and a laugh-out-loud funny comedy simultaneously.
“Win, Win” centers around Mike Flaherty…
New NFL clothing goes ‘baby’
In recent years, the term “going green” is a verb that has taken action in many aspects of life.
Now it includes eco-friendly athletic clothing for babies.
Fullback Ovie Mughelli of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons’ recently partnered with Origany, an organic clothing line that specializes in making clothes for babies and toddlers.
“The Ovie Mughelli…
Melt expands, looks to future
Success stories in Cleveland have been far and few between in the past few decades.
Many young people who would normally help regenerate the region have taken their talents elsewhere.
Too often, the allure of bright lights and big cities has left the North Coast in a constant rebuilding mode.
The old saying goes that…
