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

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Binged: Search Party

In the first episode of TBS’s freshman comedy Search Party, main character Dory (Alia Shawkat of Arrested Development fame), brings up the disappearance of a college acquaintance, Chantal, at brunch.... Read more

By January 10, 2017

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In Defense of The Bachelor

On Jan. 2, the 21st season of The Bachelor premiered on ABC. It’s easy to dismiss The Bachelor as merely trashy reality television, and for sure, there’s a valid criticism... Read more

By January 10, 2017

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Sherlock Proceeds With A Game of Expectations

Sherlock continues to combine the rapid pace of an action film with the complexity of a novel, while simultaneously defying the principle that television shows wind down the moment a... Read more

By January 4, 2017

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Creativity in Crisis: Is it Really Alternative?

Literally, the term “alternative” denotes something that departs from the norm, seeking creative and artistic divergence by uncovering unconventional sounds that provide listening ears with new options to tune into.... Read more

By January 3, 2017

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Why Gilmore Girls is the Worst (But You Should Binge Watch It Anyway)

This one’s for the Ivy rejects. For the girls who can’t get boys to commit to relationships. This is for everyone who hates when writers think purposefully-annoying characters are funny.... Read more

By January 1, 2017

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Halftime’s Top 10 Films of 2016

2016 was an up and down year in Hollywood. While the box office is set to break records, the plethora of celebrity deaths and underachieving summer blockbusters cast a shadow... Read more

By December 30, 2016

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May the Force Be With Her

On December 23, 2016, Carrie Fisher went into cardiac arrest while on board a flight to Los Angeles. The heart attack she suffered proved to be fatal; Fisher passed away... Read more

By December 28, 2016

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How To Look Ridiculous at a Silent Disco

There are only a few things that motivate a wimpy Californian like me to brave the chilly East Coast nights. A silent disco is one of them. Lots of random... Read more

By December 15, 2016

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Taste Test: Tasty

On this episode of the Taste Test, Erika Bullock, Daniel Varghese, and Danielle Hewitt try some of their favorite Tasty and Tastemade recipes.

By , and December 9, 2016

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The 250: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Welcome to the 250! This week Danielle Hewitt sat down with Erika Bullock to talk about the comedic staple Monty Python and the Holy Grail.  

By and December 8, 2016

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Leisure Slack Chat: Screw the Grammy’s

The nominees for the 59th Grammy Awards were announced yesterday morning. Former Leisure Editors Michael Bergin and Daniel Varghese got together later in the day over Slack to discuss what... Read more

By and December 7, 2016

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Untitled Leisure Project: Fantastic Beasts and Where Not To Find Them

On this episode of Untitled Leisure Project, Daniel Varghese sits down with a panel of Voice staffers to discuss, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the newest addition to the extended Harry... Read more

By , , , and December 7, 2016

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Case for the Classics: A Christmas Story

It’s that time of year again: trees are decorated, toys are marketed, lights are strung, and I want to watch A Christmas Story. The 1983 film, directed by Bob Clark... Read more

By December 6, 2016

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Why A Seat at the Table Should Have Been the Best of 2016

A Seat at the Table feels like how I think dropping acid and going to a museum would feel like. Of course I’ve never done that before, but one time... Read more

By December 6, 2016

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Weekly List: A Sufjan Stevens Christmas, Part II

Last year Halftime brought you ten of the best tracks off of Sufjan Steven’s extensive Christmas repertoire. To get you in the holiday spirit once again, we’re back with ten... Read more

By December 5, 2016

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VoiceYourStyle: Ari Goldstein

It’s not only color that makes people pop. I was drawn to Ari’s outfit because it packed a monochrome punch and the juxtaposition of a long-shirt and short pants was... Read more

By December 2, 2016

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Celebrity and the Election

While Hollywood and celebrities garner unstoppable attention in daily life, stardom did not seem to have a strong influence in the 2016 election, even as it was pushed to the... Read more

By November 30, 2016

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Untitled Leisure Project: The Gauntlet – Bee Movie

On this episode of The Untitled Leisure Project, the Gauntlet returns! Jon Block moderates a discussion between Daniel Varghese and Danielle Hewitt, where they debate if the Bee Movie was good.

By , and November 30, 2016

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30 Days 30 Songs: 30 (Plus) Songs to Stick it to the Man

In case you’re not feeling the new president-elect and simultaneously looking for a new playlist, I’ve got just the thing you’re looking for. 30 Days, 30 Songs is bringing back... Read more

By November 29, 2016

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Lessons from Literature: Cat’s Cradle

“Beware of the man who works hard to learn something, learns it, and finds himself no wiser than before. He is full of murderous resentment of people who are ignorant... Read more

By November 28, 2016