Juliana Vaccaro

Juliana is an English/Economics double major, a Chinese minor, and a former Voice writer. She somehow still finds time to take way too many Halftime Leisure quizzes.


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Marvel’s Daredevil Season 3: Long Live the Kingpin

Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for Marvel’s Daredevil and Marvel’s Defenders. After a two year hiatus, Daredevil takes fans back to the streets of Hell’s Kitchen in a season... Read more

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Trailer Take: Isn’t it Romantic, The Aftermath, and Green Book

Isn’t it Romantic — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UGVlIVYYBs Margaret: This trailer was sent to my apartment’s group chat almost the second it dropped, and my first reaction was “Isn’t this just I Feel... Read more

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The Mystery of Iron Fist and Luke Cage

Since Iron Man (2008), Marvel has had a careful plan for each storyline and character brought to life on the big screen. The same is true for its Netflix shows:... Read more

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The Best of Lady Gaga

To celebrate Lady Gaga’s recent critically acclaimed role in A Star is Born (2018), some wonderful Halftime staffers have decided to take a look at the star’s (get it?) long... Read more

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The Way He Looks Is A Summer Dream

With summer ending, Leonardo (Ghilherme Lobo) and Giovana (Tess Amorim) hang out around the pool. While Leo regrets having to go back to school, Giovana is sick of nothing going... Read more

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Troye Sivan Colors the Anthem In The Bloom Tour

“The lights!” my friend shouted at me, only minutes into the opening act. “What?” I shouted back. “The lights!” she pointed frantically. “They are a rainbow!” That was something unforgettable... Read more

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Concert Preview: Troye Sivan, Oct. 4, The Anthem

Australian singer and songwriter Troye Sivan is coming to D.C. for his latest tour, “Bloom.” Sivan began his career in 2007 with the release of his debut EP, Dare to... Read more

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Trailer Takes: Instant Family, Assassination Nation, and The Oath

Instant Family — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0scW5lXAT8 Brynn: No doubt this movie will make me laugh and cry—as it was meant to do to bleeding hearts like me, who love a good heartfelt... Read more

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To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: A Love Letter to the Hopeless Romantic

Dear To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018), I’ve been trying to piece you together for quite some time now. It’s nothing to do with your plot—the story is... Read more

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Trailer Takes: The Other Side of the Wind, First Man, and Slice

The Other Side of the Wind — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMWHBUTHmf0   Brynne:  The chaos of this trailer seems to reflect the erratic career of J.J. Hannaford (Jake Huston), a fictitious film director... Read more