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The Voice’s takes on all things media and culture.

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What the Emmys Are Telling Us About Modern Media

The world of streaming versus traditional broadcast When the Emmys began, there was no alternative to shows produced by traditional television brands, but this domination is no longer the case.... Read more

By September 25, 2017

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The Weekly List: How to Feel Like a Badass

It’s Friday night and you’re done with classes for the week. I’ve just done you the favor of creating a playlist that combines how great you’re feeling with how great... Read more

By September 25, 2017

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The 250: Prisoners

In this week’s episode, Danielle Hewitt and Kayla Hewitt discuss Prisoners (2014) starring Hugh Jackman. Intro and outdo borrows from the movie’s theme music, “The Lord’s Prayer” by Jóhann Jóhannsson.

By and September 22, 2017

Podcasts

The Reel Pulpit: It

Welcome to the Reel Pulpit, the Voice‘s brand-new podcast within the Untitled Leisure Project focusing on timely movie reviews. In this episode, host Graham Piro discusses the movie It with Emily... Read more

By , and September 20, 2017

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Trailer Takes: Murder on the Orient Express, Kingsman, and Flatliners

Murder on the Orient Express: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq4m3yAoW8E Gustav: There are some fairly well-known actors in this; I’m excited to see how it goes. It looks very stylish and expensive, which usually... Read more

By September 20, 2017

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Fox loves Taco, and I do too.

I thought the perfect chai latte didn’t exist. I thought I’d be searching my entire life for the right balance of sweet and spicy, for a not-too-hot concoction, for something... Read more

By September 19, 2017

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The Weekly List: International Acts

If you find yourself falling into a musical slump, how about looking abroad for the next little something to spice up your playlist? 1. Man With a Mission: “Dead End... Read more

By September 18, 2017

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Emmys 2017 Predictions

The Emmys are upon us, and with Game of Thrones ineligible this year, we are in for a wild ride that is sure to bring some welcomed surprises. This year... Read more

By September 17, 2017

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The 250: Wild Tales

By September 14, 2017

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The Seventh Season: How It Ended and What’s to Come

Since the finale premiered some time ago, I have had ample time to digest my initial reactions. In the week or so that has passed since the finale’s initial airing,... Read more

By September 8, 2017

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Spider-Man: Homecoming is a Fresh Take on a Recycled Story

Superhero movies are not hard to come by nowadays. With over five superhero movies coming out this year alone, it’s safe to say the genre has exploded, possibly to the... Read more

By September 7, 2017

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Trailer Takes: 9/11, Jigsaw, and The Mountain Between Us

9/11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djELni-bfHQ Brynn: I don’t think I would watch this movie for free, forget paying to see it in theaters or as a rental. Aside from the fact that it... Read more

By September 6, 2017

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Stranger Things Season 2 Trailer Succeeds in Every Way

This article contains spoilers from the first season of Stranger Things. In July 2016, all eight episodes of a show called Stranger Things were released on Netflix to much deserved... Read more

By September 5, 2017

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The Weekly List: Danish Pop

Like many college students before me, I studied abroad this past semester. I was lucky enough to spend a few months in Copenhagen. I biked, reaped the benefits of free... Read more

By September 4, 2017

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50 Years of Pink Floyd

Take a look around Lauinger Library, or anywhere college students congregate. Amongst the myriad of laptop stickers and logos on t-shirts, you will see Storm Thorgerson’s drawing of a prism... Read more

By September 4, 2017

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What Is Pod May Never Die: Bye Forever

In the final episode of What is Pod May Never Die for potentially two years (gasp!), Jon Block and Caitlin Mannering discuss the season 7 finale and recap the entire... Read more

By and August 29, 2017

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What is Pod May Never Die: Benjen Ex Machina

By and August 24, 2017

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What is Pod May Never Die: Not Eastwatch

Hosts Caitlin Mannering and Jon Block are joined by guest Devon Schmidt to discuss Game of Thrones episode five “Eastwatch,” although it should have been named “Not Eastwatch.”

By , and August 15, 2017

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What is Pod May Never Die: Field of Fire

In this installment of What is Pod May Never Die, Jon Block, Caitlin Mannering, and Garrett Hinck discuss the thrilling fourth episode of Game of Thrones season seven.

By , and August 8, 2017

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The Best of Rap in the Year So Far

2017 has been a strange year for rap. With blockbuster projects from some of the biggest names in the game (and lesser-known artists) dropping seemingly weekly, it can be difficult... Read more

By August 7, 2017