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A Case for the Classics: City Lights

In City Lights (1931), one of Charlie Chaplin’s most celebrated films, the Little Tramp does what he does best: finds himself in ridiculous situations. The plots of Chaplin films are... Read more

By February 17, 2017

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Lessons from Literature: The Immoralist

“Envying another man’s happiness is madness; you wouldn’t know what to do with it if you had it.” ― André Gide, The Immoralist Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature... Read more

By February 16, 2017

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Trailer Takes: Superbowl TV Spot Edition

Baywatch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKgkiiprtKw Karis: The first thing that comes to my mind when watching the trailer is 21 Jump Street. I haven’t seen the original TV series with David Hasselhoff, so... Read more

By February 15, 2017

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Alternative Universe: A White Man Isn’t Hosting The Oscars

In an alternative universe, Leslie Jones is hosting the Oscars. She yells to Ryan Gosling, “See me after the show, you tall glass of almond milk.” She (still yelling) says,... Read more

By February 14, 2017

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Taste Test: Doritos

Welcome to Taste Test, a food podcast from The Voice Podcast Network! This week, in honor of the Super Bowl, host Erika Bullock talks Doritos with Danielle Hewitt and Phone Booth host,... Read more

By , and February 13, 2017

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The Weekly List: Good Vibes for Midterm Season

It’s that time of year again: the seemingly endless stretch between the beginning of the semester and finals dubbed “midterm season.” Georgetown, being the special little snowflake of a university... Read more

By February 13, 2017

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Bands You Should Know: The Social Animals

I don’t consider myself a shrieker, but my brain seemed to disregard this fact when I found out The Social Animals were coming to DC to open for Dan Layus.... Read more

By February 11, 2017

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Back to Riverdale

The dynamics were simple. Betty was a gentle bookworm, Veronica a vainglorious suburban aristocrat, and Archie… was, well aloof. As the titular character of the comic book series, the story... Read more

By February 10, 2017

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Netflix and chili with Patagonia

In the midst of the hectic climate of classes, essays, exams, and meetings, I barely have time for sleep, let alone time to “Netflix,” “chill,” or do both simultaneously. Nevertheless,... Read more

By February 10, 2017

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A Case for the Classics: Jurassic Park

Anyone who complains that CGI is ruining movies needs to see Jurassic Park. The blend of CGI and animatronics could be a how-to guide for any filmmaker on using CGI... Read more

By February 9, 2017

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Trailer Takes: Land of Mine, Transformers: The Last Knight, and From Nowhere

Land of Mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GafFkkl0xt0 Brynne: I am so intrigued by this trailer. This may just be my bias for historical dramas, but this film looks like it’s going to have... Read more

By February 7, 2017

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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Season Finale Review

In the last number of the second season of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Rebecca looks out over the waters just hours before her wedding to Josh Chan, the man she’s been chasing... Read more

By February 7, 2017

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Puppy Bowl XIII: The Biggest Winner Was America

In Sunday’s historic match-up, Team Ruff and Team Fluff competed for the Lombarky Trophy at the Puppy Bowl XIII. For those who were disappointed in the outcome of the “real” Super... Read more

By February 7, 2017

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The Weekly List: Emilia’s Playlist

On January 31, 2017, I watched St. Joseph’s Chapel fill with the flickering flames of hundreds of candles in loving memory of Emilia Worth. She was the light of the... Read more

By February 6, 2017

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Bands You Should Know: Pinegrove

For Evan Stephens Hall, the ampersand is more than semi-alphabetic—it’s prophetic. Hall, lead singer of indie rock band Pinegrove, has been deeply moved by the symbolism behind the character “&.”... Read more

By February 5, 2017

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Stripped: Faux Feminism & The Ivanka Fallacy

In this episode of Stripped, Isabel Lord, Emma Francois, and guest star Claire Goldberg grapple with the ethics of wearing Ivanka Trump’s clothing line, and the problematic ways in which... Read more

By , and February 3, 2017

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Taste Test: Veggie Burgers

Welcome to Taste Test! This week, host Erika Bullock sits down with Danielle Hewitt and Ryan Miller to discuss the history of veggie burgers.

By , and February 3, 2017

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Trailer Takes: Imperial Dreams, Brimstone, and I Am Michael

Imperial Dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofYNrO77clY Amy: I want John Boyega to have everything in this world. His disarming humor completely charmed me in Star Wars: The Force Awakens—the 2015 megahit the catapulted... Read more

By February 2, 2017

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Lessons from Literature: The Blind Owl

“In life there are certain sores that, like a canker, gnaw at the soul in solitude and diminish it.” ― Sadegh Hedayat, The Blind Owl         An opium-induced nightmare featuring... Read more

By February 1, 2017

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O.J.: Made in America for Best Documentary

A striking documentary series that is simultaneously terrifying and thought-provoking, O.J.: Made in America is the conceptual masterpiece that deserves to take home the Oscar for Best Documentary. Weaving pertinent... Read more

By February 1, 2017