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New Call of Duty Game Hits the Mark
With high expectations for the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare video game, it’s safe to say that Infinity Ward met, if not exceeded, those expectations,. Even though the game gets its storyline from its predecessor Modern Warfare 2, the installments definitely have their differences.The single player mode takes gamers globe-trotting through the world’s most powerful countries […]
Book Recommendation: “The Six Rules of Maybe,” by Deb Caletti
June 17, 2011 by thetigertimes
The novel “The Six Rules of Maybe” by Deb Caletti is a sad story with a wonderful ending. The main character, Scarlet, a 17-year-old girl who spends most of her time caring for other people rather than herself, falls head-over-heels for her sister Juliet’s new husband Hayden. In the beginning, the newlyweds seemed happier than ever, especially […]
“On Stranger Tides” Entertaining Despite Serious Sparrow
June 13, 2011 by thetigertimes
Drink up, me hearties–and we mean drink up the new Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. With new and old characters, new creatures, and famous pirates, this movie is sure to bring some excitement to the table. But does the newest Pirates of the Caribbean live up to the expectations? We all know the […]
Walter’s Students Meet Hamlet in Philly
June 2, 2011 by thetigertimes1
“To be or not to be: that is the question.” These are the words of Hamlet in what is perhaps the most famous soliloquy in the English language. Both senior and freshman students of English teacher Marc Walter had the privilege of experiencing this very speech in Hamlet, one of the greatest plays the world […]
Houp Uses E-Publishing to Introduce Thomas the Gnome
May 24, 2011 by thetigertimes
If you want a good love story that has mythological characters but isn’t a traditional fairy tale, here’s one that you may want to look up: “The Tale of Thomas and the Leaf. The author may shock you slightly when you find out that it is Fleetwood’s very own Zachary Steven Houp. The story is […]
“Asking Alexandria” Album a Worthy Successor
May 23, 2011 by thetigertimes
The new Asking Alexandria album “Reckless and Relentless” was released on April 5th, 2011. This CD is the follow-up to their amazing album “Stand Up and Scream,” which certainly held true to their aggressive sound. Their new work definitely takes a lyrically dark approach. —Not that it’s a bad thing, but you can point out […]
Book Recommendation: “The City of Bones,” by Cassandra Clare
April 27, 2011 by thetigertimes
Shadowhunters, demons, vampires, warlocks, silent brothers, mundanes, fairies, and the forsaken are only the beginning of this atypical story. The City of Bones by Cassandra Clare is an impeccable story about the terror that lurks right in front of our eyes. In the world that is hidden from mundanes, everything is order and survival. You are either […]
“Insidious” Full of Bumps in the Night, Not Gore
April 26, 2011 by thetigertimes
Saw director James Wan and Paranormal Activity’s Oren Peli unite to produce an “old-time” horror film called Insidious, which was released on April 1st. For the duration of the movie, Dalton, an only child, is in a coma, and no one knows why–not even the doctors. While Dalton is in a coma, a series of […]
Pokémon Black and White Is Quite a Catch
April 11, 2011 by thetigertimes
As the newest additions to what is arguably the most successful video game franchise in history, Pokémon Black and White have taken the internationally popular series to new heights. Developed once again by Game Freak and Creatures Inc., the new games have made a gigantic leap in presentation from the previous generation. With an entirely […]
Lauren Oliver’s “Delirium” a Mixed Bag
April 8, 2011 by thetigertimes
Delirium is a good book to read if you are the type of person who is a sucker for a rebellious love story, especially the ones like Romeo and Juliet. Lauren Oliver’s Delirium provides a futuristic view at dystopian America. In the book, scientists have conjured up a cure for love and all other emotions. […]
ADTR Album an Acquired Taste
April 6, 2011 by thetigertimes
A Day to Remember’s newest album “What Separates Me From You” came out on the 10th of November of last year. I had not sat down and legitimately listened to this album until recently, and I’m rather glad I did. Upon listening to the opening track “Sticks & Bricks,” one would think that this album […]
Snooki’s Book Isn’t Even a Beach Read
March 15, 2011 by thetigertimes
Only one word can describe A Shore Thing by Snooki—Grenade! As in, a bomb. It is all about the ups and downs of the Jersey Shore, and everything about it is predictable. Everyone has heard this typical “fall in love at the shore” story before Snooki had the urge to turn novelist. Giovanna “Gia” Spumanti […]
MTV’s “Skins” Is One Big Blemish
February 16, 2011 by thetigertimes
The release of a new MTV series often means just one more addition to the ridiculously long list of popular shows by which the more mature viewer would be repulsed. In each instance, MTV seems to immerse its viewers into an hour of mind numbing teenage partying and predictable consequence. But, hey, maybe Skins is […]
“Safe Haven” a Satisfying Read
January 21, 2011 by thetigertimes
Nicholas Sparks has proven himself to be an amazing writer who never fails to grab his reader. His new book, entitled “Safe Haven,” continues this tradition. The novel centers on Erin, a young woman who is living with her abusive husband in Dorchester. She has made attempts before to run away, but she has yet […]
“Soul Mates” Is Stirring Conclusion to Trilogy
January 17, 2011 by thetigertimes
In Elizabeth Chandler’s book “Soul Mates,” Ivy starts letting Tristan go, but she soon finds that he has become her guardian angel. For the first time in a long time, she starts believing in angels again. She also starts to grow cautious everywhere she goes. Gregory takes Phillip to the railroad tracks, and this makes […]
“Power of Love” Powerful for All
December 27, 2010 by thetigertimes
In “Power of Love” by Elizabeth Chandler, Ivy is mourning the death of Tristan, the recently deceased boy with whom she was in love. She is also struggling through many near-death experiences of her own. She is trying to figure out who could have cut the brake lines to Tristan’s car and who may now […]
Black Ops Meets Big Expectations
December 2, 2010 by thetigertimes
The new Call of Duty game is finally here. Black Ops is a first-person shooter game that takes place in Vietnam during the 60’s. For the solo campaign, players attempt to avert a war between the U.S and Soviet Russia. This would be easy if your character wasn’t brainwashed. You have been captured, and you […]
Swift Is Back In Fine Style
November 13, 2010 by thetigertimes
Berks County native Taylor Swift released her third album on October 25th. The new album is entitled “Speak Now” after the fourth track on the CD. Just like her past two CD’s, the songs have been inspired by mean boys and personal love tragedies. However, the lyrics and her voice have matured since her last […]
“I Am Not a Human Being” Delivers
November 12, 2010 by thetigertimes
With yet another mix tape now released by Lil’ Wayne, we’ve come to expect nothing but the best, and this one delivers. “I Am Not a Human Being” provides listeners with twelve songs, most of which are stunning. With artists who have made as many songs as Wayne, one generally expects to see originality fading, […]
Elephants Stampede into Readers’ Heart
October 12, 2010 by thetigertimes
Reading is a respectable hobby, and passionate readers are always looking for the next great book to get their hands on. Sara Gruen wrote a novel in 2006 titled “Water for Elephants,” and the reviews it received were phenomenal. It takes place in 1931 and concerns a young man, Jacob Jankowski, who is twenty-three years […]
‘Catfish’ Will Divide and Captivate
October 7, 2010 by thetigertimes
“Catfish” is the kind of movie that requires its reviewer, in full disclosure, to share his views on social networking. So here it goes: I am not, nor have I ever been, an avid Facebook user. Even “The Social Network” itself can seem a bit more accessible to me than some of the content of […]
Linkin Park Continues Down the Road to Irrelevance
September 23, 2010 by thetigertimes
Remember back in the early 2000’s when Linkin Park actually made original music? –Back when they had catchy riffs, anthemic choruses, and lyrics to which any angst-filled kid could relate? Those were good times. Sadly, those days are long gone. 2007’s “Minutes to Midnight” saw the group go into an almost mainstream style of rock, but […]
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November 29, 2011 by thetigertimes2
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