Michael Bergin

Mike Bergin is the former executive culture Editor for the Georgetown Voice. You can follow him on Twitter @mbergin95


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Dear Supernatural, quit while you’re behind

Since 2005, the CW (formerly the WB) has been entertaining viewers with one of their most successful hits, Supernatural. The show follows the lives of Sam and Dean Winchester (played... Read more

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Halftime Reviews: Space Jam

At age seven, I was young and wide-eyed. I loved Pokemon, The Crocodile Hunter (R.I.P Steve), and, like many youths of my day, I had an affinity for Warner Brother’s... Read more

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The Weekly List: Chance and Other Mellow Tracks

Personally, I am a big fan of mellow music, something interesting with a low-key rhythm and soothing vocals. Today Halftime is here to bring you our compilation of mellow rap... Read more

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Halftime Brunch Bracket: Kafe Leopold

Although I am not a frequent brunch attendee, I found myself meandering down M street to join the hoards seeking to satisfy this Georgetown ritual. A short walk from the... Read more

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Halftime Reviews: Depression Cherry by Beach House

A single mood dictating an album usually spells disaster for an artist’s newest project. One tone, whether emotionally distraught or joyous, can turn to pure monotony with extreme ease. Beach... Read more

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Small Plots, Big Actors: A look at Southpaw and The Influence of “Boxing Films”

Despite featuring a muscle-bound Jake Gyllenhaal, a strong, tailor-made score, and scenes of heart-rending tension, Antoine Fuqua presents a film that relies on generic clichés to carry out a nonsensical... Read more

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The Weekly List: Good Weather, Good Vibes

Cold weather people are bad people. In rebellion against the slowly dissipating cold, we as a collective opposition to snow boots and jackets, deserve to be happy. As we emerge... Read more

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Spring Break: A Mental Regathering

The morning is crucial and different for every single person. You can hit the ground running with a 6am jog, or sleep in until noon. I’ve always found myself to... Read more

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Vikings  Proves That Quality Over Quantity Wins Out

Vikings, the current pride of the History Channel, has shocked and entertained for nearly two years while only releasing 19 episodes total . This is one of the first times... Read more

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I Am Jack’s Attempt To Ruin Childhood Icons

On November 18, 1985, Bill Watterson published the first part of Calvin and Hobbes, a comic strip that would run for 10 years. The series follows the adventures of the... Read more