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Movie Review: “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted”

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

This funny movie will keep both adults and children laughing. Courtesy photo

Studio: Dreamworks (85 mins)

Plot: Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to New York and join a traveling circus takes which them through Europe.

Cast: Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Frances McDormand, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, Bryan Cranston, Jessica Chastain, Martin

Rating: PG

Movie Review: “Men In Black 3”

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

The alien fighting duo is back. “Men in Black 3” topped “The Avengers” at the box office at the end of May. Courtesy photo

Inside The Mind of a Sportsaholic – Think Like A Sports Fan

Rina Risper13 years ago08 mins

By Jimmy Wilson, Jr.

After seeing the movie “Think Like A Man”, I figured I would dispense some relationship tips myself. Fellas, don’t be alarmed, these tips won’t be exposing any secrets, or throwing men under the bus. These tips are for women who are dealing with men who are into sports, but the women may not really be into them also. These tips are to help you ladies know what to listen for, and how to deal with men who love sports.

Movie Review: “The Avengers”

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

Samuel L. Jackson in “The Avengers”. The movie is bringing great action to movie screens around the country. Courtesy photo

Studio: Marvel Studios/Paramount (142 minutes)

Plot: Iron Man, Captain America and Thor are recruited by Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. to help save the world from annihilation.

Cast: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johnansson, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson

Rating: PG 13

Bottom Line: ****

By Jonathan McMillan

As a long time Marvel comic book devotee who knows each characters back story and the lore and mythos of the “Worlds Mightiest Heroes,” I’m one of the ones who has been chomping at the bit since “The Avengers” film was first announced way back when.

Ask Tamara: My Kids Are at Each Other’s Throats!

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

Dear Tamara:

I have two children (ages 9 and 11) and they fuss and fight over everything. It is driving me crazy! I am tired of having to referee and tired of trying to get to the bottom of who’s right and who’s wrong. What can I do to stop my kids from fighting?

Referee

News Spotlight: Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam rolls into East Lansing early with festive bus tour

Rina Risper13 years ago02 mins

Public invited to visit the tour bus at several locations May 17 – 22

Quidam performances May 23 -27 at the Breslin Student Events Center

East Lansing, – In anticipation of the upcoming performances of Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam, a one-of-kind tour bus will visit East Lansing from May 17 – 22. Quidam will perform from May 23 – 27 at the Breslin Student Events Center. Tickets are available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/quidam or 1-800-968-2737.

Movie Review: “Think Like A Man”

Rina Risper14 years ago06 mins

Studio:  Screen Gems (120 min)
Plot:    Four interconnected and diverse men have their love lives shaken up after the ladies they are pursuing buy Steve Harvey’s book and start taking his advice to heart.
Cast:    Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson
Rating:     PG 13
Bottom Line:     ***

Liz Smith: Jessica Pare’s big ‘Mad Men’ hit – on vinyl!

Rina Risper14 years ago08 mins

Joan Harris (Christina Hendricks, from left), Roger Sterling (John Slattery), Lane Pryce (Jared Harris), Pete Campbell (Vincent Kartheiser), Don Draper (Jon Hamm), Bertram Cooper (Robert Morse) and Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) are cast members of AMC’s “Mad Men.”

Photo by Frank Ockenfels/Courtesy AMC/MCT.

By Liz Smith

Tribune Media Services

I WROTE recently about the return of AMC’s great series, “Mad Men” – how the show was morphing to incorporate the impending swinging ’60s.

April is Poetry Month: Advice from a Dead Man Walking

Rina Risper14 years ago08 mins

HBO Def Poet, Amir Sulaiman, pays a visit to the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing for a

free performance. Courtesy photo

By Dua S. Aldasouqi

E. LANSING, MI — Renowned poet and activist, Amir Sulaiman, flew into Michigan from California on April 13 to perform at the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing. He was there to give a short free show. The Center gym was packed with over 150 members of the Center and local Greater Lansing Area residents. Amir Sulaiman is also an accomplished writer, educator, and recording artist. He is a two time HBO Def Poet (an HBO television show, a play off of “Def Comedy Jam” with poets).

Ask Tamara: Can Men and Women Be Just Friends?

Rina Risper14 years ago07 mins

Dear Tamara:

My husband has a close relationship with a female friend whom he communicates with often. They talk on the phone, text each other and communicate quite a bit on Facebook. I am growing more and more uncomfortable with their close friendship. My husband has assured me that they are just friends and that I don’t have anything to worry about. I have tried to be open minded about their relationship, but it really bothers me. I do not understand why they have to communicate so much. Should I insist that he cut off this friendship?

His No.1 Friend