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Netflix Notables

Dan Potenzieri Contributor Believe it or not, Netflix has vastly improved its online streaming library over the last few months. Here are some films to take a peek at: Oldboy – If you’re looking for a thriller that features quality character development, a deep engaging plot, and epic fight scenes,…

Game Review: Walking Dead

Freddie Schwartz Staff Writer TellTale Games recently released the last episode of “The Walking Dead” video game series completing the entire story. It’s an interactive point and click game with quick time events, some puzzles, and a lot of decision making in choice of dialogue and how to proceed in…

Game Review: Deadlight

Freddie Schwartz Staff Writer “Deadlight” is a new 3D graphic zombie-themed platformer game from Tequila Works S.L. available on Steampowered.com. It follows Randell, who is traveling to Seattle to find the last known stronghold for survivors in hopes of finding his family and friends. It takes place in the 1980’s…

WiiU Review

Freddie Schwartz Staff Writer The WiiU, Nintendo’s latest console, has finally been released as of November 18, just in time for the holidays. Since this console is on a lot of people’s wish list this year, the question remains if this launch will be a success or a bust? This…

Restaurant Review: Baidu Shabu Shabu

Cristina Foglietta Staff Writer The trendy atmosphere at Baidu Shabu Shabu in Flushing, Queens, will reel you in. As you walk through the door, it seems like you are entering the nightlife of a hip city in China. Bamboo and silk cloth hang from the ceiling and the entire restaurant…

TV Review: 666 Park Ave.

Paul Kalis Arts and Entertainment Editor Jane Van Veen (Rachael Taylor) and Henry Martin (Dave Annable), an idealistic young couple, are offered the opportunity to manage the historic Drake residential hotel located at 666 Park Avenue. They unknowingly become one of the many victims of Gavin Doran (Terry O’Quinn), the…

Concert Review: Of Monsters and Men

Andrew Morales Staff Writer Of Monsters and Men is an indie folk – pop group that formed in 2010. They have eight people in their band playing instruments including the accordion and trumpet, creating a purely unique sound. While waiting in Terminal 5 NYC on November 20, I’ve never seen…

Catch Up with The Walking Dead

Freddie Schwartz Staff Writer When the series The Walking Dead appeared on AMC in 2010, it was an instant success. In a time when the zombie genre has been overused from movies to books, this series, which is based on a series of comics, takes us back to the true…

Lincoln Enters the Heated Oscar Race

Peter Barell Staff Writer There has been a lot of hype over Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln.” The film pairs Spielberg with one of the most celebrated actors alive, Daniel Day-Lewis, and brings to light the life and struggle of our 16th president during the turbulent passing of the 13th amendment. “Lincoln”…