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‘Anonymous’ falls flat with boring, confusing plot

William Shakespeare's plays have shaped modern storytelling and he is largely considered the greatest playwright to ever live, but what if he was a fraud?

Don't waste time with ‘In Time.’

The inconsistent plot structure and trite characters prevent "In Time" from being successful.

Top box office movies

A list of the top box office selling movies currently in theaters with descriptions of each, providing a great guide to your weekend's entertainment.

Get your spook on at several Valley haunted houses

Imagine voluntarily walking through a maze of fear, your heart pounding, your skin crawling, your faith in humanity dwindling — it must be Halloween time.

Video: Wayans Brothers talk inspiration with The State Press

Stoner movies ignite mixed opinions with ASU students

In preparation for the Christmas season, the creators of the “Harold & Kumar” films are releasing a 3D Christmas movie starring the stoner duo. In celebration of the film’s release and the stars visiting the Tempe campus earlier this week, The State Press talked to some ASU students to find out how these pothead-starring movies are received in the public eye.

Video: Batman Arkham City delivers spectacular story, gameplay

With incredibly immersive gameplay, a spectacular story, stellar graphics, and phenomenal audio, Batman Arkham City is one of the most rewarding action-adventure experiences of 2011.

‘Anonymous’ questions the veracity of Shakespeare’s work

William Shakespeare is the world’s greatest playwright. He wrote almost 40 plays and 150 sonnets, he was a master of nearly every genre and he changed the way the world saw the arts. However, what if it's not true? What if Shakespeare never wrote a word?

Top 10 zombie flicks that will make your skin crawl

Looking for the perfect zombie flick to watch on your Halloween night? Want to scare the living daylights out of your friends before your Halloween party marathon? Look no further. The State Press has compiled a list of hair raising zombie flicks that will make your skin crawl.

Playlist: 15 Halloween tunes guaranteed to get the party started

For college students, Halloween is a weekend event of party hopping and unique displays of cult-classic characters, whether wholesome or not. So, what better to fill your plastic jack-o-lantern with this year than a grand playlist appropriate for the holiday?

Devil's Chowda!: Episode five

Coldplay’s ‘Mylo Xyloto’ showcases the band’s versatility

“Mylo Xyloto,” which has no special meaning, takes unexpected twists and turns from the band’s four other albums.

Underground hip-hop to take over the world

Underground hip-hop artists are using music as a platform for social reform with politically-themed or socially conscious-songs that are characteristically intelligent.

Jacob Graham of The Drums talks music after show

Tempe’s The Sail Inn was packed with kids and adults alike last Thursday, eager to see indie pop band The Drums.

X-Men Destiny fails to impress

X-Men Destiny takes a different spin on the comic book genre with the promising idea of heavily incorporating a deep layer of meaningful player choice, but the game is plagued with too many problems from the start for the execution to be very successful.

New Tim Allen show ‘Last Man Standing’ making waves

Tim Allen of “Home Improvement” returns to American television as Mike Baxter in “Last Man Standing.”

Q&A with Kirk Massey from Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group is coming to ASU Gammage and one of the blue men took the time to speak with The State Press.

Paranormal activity in Arizona a reality for some

With the premiere of the third installment of the “Paranormal Activity” series, we grew curious of what haunts the metropolitan area.

Cycle offers alternative dining option for students

Cycle is a unique dining experience in downtown Phoenix. Set in a refurbished Best Western dining room, the venue has chalkboard walls, live music, local chefs and an ever-changing menu.

'Turmoil on the Rio Grande' gives insight about the American Southwest

In ASU graduate student William S. Kiser’s first book “Turmoil on the Rio Grande: The Territorial History of the Mesilla Valley, 1846-1865,” Kiser adeptly illustrates events and decisions that make the Mesilla Valley an important part of American history.