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The Laundromat is a Bad Copy of The Big Short

When The Big Short  was released in 2015, it should not have worked nearly as well as it did. It was trying to explain a complex issue within the constraints... Read more

By November 7, 2019

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The King: Bore or Brilliance?

Ever since Netflix’s Roma (2018) became the first film released by a streaming service to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, the platform has continued to increase its... Read more

By November 6, 2019

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Trailer Takes: The Mandalorian, The Photograph, and Little Joe

The Mandalorian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmI7WKrAtqs Matthew: Woah woah woah! The trailer goes from stormtrooper helmets on spikes to talking about bounty hunters, one of which looks very similar to a stormtrooper. I... Read more

By , and November 6, 2019

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PERSONALITY QUIZ: Which Basketball Movie Are You?

Basketball season starts today! You care, right? More or less, let’s be honest. It’ll be fun to go to some games, and people around you are always talking about something... Read more

By November 6, 2019

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Coffee Chat: District Doughnut and Coffee

Arguably the most important hallmark in an average undergrad’s life is a new, if not enhanced passion for coffee. Around October of freshman year, what was priorly bitter becomes heavenly.... Read more

By November 4, 2019

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Living with Yourself Doesn’t Seem to Make Much of Itself

Recently, Netflix released Paul Rudd’s new show Living with Yourself. A seemingly unique story with lots of potential, the show follows a man named Miles Elliot (Paul Rudd) who, burned... Read more

By November 3, 2019

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Coraline: The Kids Movie That Made Me Afraid of My Mom

Coraline (2009) isn’t exactly a “Halloween movie”. In fact, there’s no mention of Halloween at all. Despite this, Coraline’s resemblance to a lot of children’s Halloween movies has solidified its... Read more

By November 2, 2019

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The Weekly List: The Milk Carton Kids

Let’s talk about music phases—those times in your life when your library is just dominated by some specific style or artist, and you just can’t get enough. I can think... Read more

By October 31, 2019

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Trailer Takes: The King, Let It Snow, and Bloodshot

The King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svVykTznk9Q&t=7s Lily: As much as I love reinterpretations of Shakespearean works, I’m not too sure about this. One of the most enjoyable aspects of Shakespeare’s plays is their... Read more

By , and October 30, 2019

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Coffee Chat: 2622 Cafe

Arguably the most important hallmark in an average undergrad’s life is a new, if not enhanced passion for coffee. Around October of freshman year, what was priorly bitter becomes heavenly.... Read more

By October 29, 2019

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Mrs. Maisel Returns for Third Season; How Marvelous!

It’s finally time for another season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and let me tell you, I am so excited to watch it. Amazon Prime Video released the season 3... Read more

By October 28, 2019

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The Meme Files: “Rise and Shine” by Kylie Jenner

October 10th was a life-changing day because the world received a gift hidden in the video tour of Kylie Jenner’s office. The Youtube upload confirmed basically all of our speculations... Read more

By October 25, 2019

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Harry Styles Shines with New Single “Lights Up”

With the only lead up to his new single comprising of a monosyllabic tweet and mysterious billboards popping up around the globe, Harry Styles is undoubtedly something of an enigma.... Read more

By October 25, 2019

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After Two Seasons, Succession Finally Gives Viewers a Successor

In one of probably the greatest scenes in television history, Succession’s Kendall Roy (Jeremy Strong) raps about his octogenarian father Logan (Brian Cox) at a celebratory dinner in front of... Read more

By October 25, 2019

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Looking for a Reason to Watch Looking for Alaska

When I first heard that John Green’s novel Looking for Alaska would be adapted into a TV show, I was skeptical; even more so when I learned it was to... Read more

By October 24, 2019

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Coffee Chat: Lulu’s Coffee and Bakehouse

Arguably the most important hallmark in an average undergrad’s life is a new, if not enhanced passion for coffee. Around October of freshman year, what was priorly bitter becomes heavenly.... Read more

By October 23, 2019

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Trailer Takes: Bombshell, Lady and the Tramp, and Marriage Story

Bombshell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rBnkBIhoFE Lucy: Wow, does Bombshell have a heavyweight acting trio, or what? Kate McKinnon, Nicole Kidman, and Charlize Theron are all dolled up and bleach blonde to present a... Read more

By , and October 23, 2019

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The Weekly List: Halloween Hype Music

There’s something in the air. The leaves are turning different colors, the temperature’s slowly dropping, and everyone’s wearing sweaters. This can only mean one thing: Halloween is only a few... Read more

By October 22, 2019

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Unbelievable: A Netflix Must Watch

Content Warning: This article discusses sexual assault   As of late, believability has become quite the hot topic. In the era of fake news, the public is constantly given minimum... Read more

By October 21, 2019

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Todd Phillips Doesn’t Understand His Own Movie

Since its award-winning debut at the Venice Film Festival, Joker (2019) has been generating heated discussion online. Many critics praised it as a compelling film that stands out from the... Read more

By October 18, 2019