Ding dong! The Manic Pixie Dream Girl is dead

From the blonde bombshell to the femme fatale, women in film have often accessorized the plot, and the MPDG is no exception.

By Sofia Kemeny February 4, 2024

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The Voice predicts the 2024 Grammys

Ahead of the 2024 Grammys, the Halftime Leisure Staff predict who will take home the awards, along with declaring who should.

By Eileen Chen, Adora Adeyemi, Francesca Theofilou, Zachary Warren, Maanasi Chintamani, Sofia Kemeny, Isabel Shepherd and Rhea Banerjee February 3, 2024

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Percy Jackson returns to screen, this time handled with care

What is the piece of magic that ties this adaptation together, immersing the audience in the story just as the book did? Care.

By Francesca Theofilou January 20, 2024

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PERSONALITY QUIZ: Who is your Olympian parent?

I’m sure many of you have wondered where you would fit in the Percy Jackson universe: use this quiz to determine who your Olympian parent is!

By Rhea Banerjee January 17, 2024

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Best of 2023: Albums

With 2023 coming to a close, The Voice has compiled a list of our picks for the best albums of the year. Read ahead to find out more

By Zachary Warren, Maya Kominsky, Sagun Shrestha, Gabriel Mendoza, Tyler Salensky, Eileen Chen, Maanasi Chintamani, Adora Adeyemi, Isabel Shepherd, Francesca Theofilou and Hailey Wharram December 29, 2023

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Why Critics Are Wrong About Saltburn

Emerald Fennell’s sophomore feature, Saltburn (2023), has been called “profoundly anti-upward mobility,” and a film with nothing to say beyond shock value. Wesley Morris, critic-at-large for the New York Times,... Read more

By Camilia Fateh December 29, 2023

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The Killer is a comedy hiding in a hitman disguise

The Killer (2023) is a technical masterwork with hawkeye definition.

By Christina Pan December 7, 2023

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This Christmas season, ring in the holidays with Laufey

With three new releases, it seems that Laufey might just be on her way to being crowned the jazzy new “Queen of Christmas.”

By Eileen Chen December 3, 2023

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Forgive my (Northern) Attitude, Noah Kahan’s collaboration with Hozier is not his best

While this project was a bit lackluster, Kahan has not lost his magic, and will hopefully find his footing in future duets

By Austin Forrester November 20, 2023

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Season two of Our Flag Means Death brings so much more than death to the table

This season delivered on exactly what the fans wanted and brought massive changes to the scallywag crew of The Revenge, dawning a new era.

By Caroline Samoluk November 20, 2023

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A lion, a sea witch, and their flashy wardrobes: A wicked history of Hollywood’s queer-coded villains

Hollywood’s use of queerness almost exclusively in its villains—as deviations from the norm—has become a lazy and problematic cop-out.

By Ajani Jones November 19, 2023

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Cassandro unmasks the world of lucha libre

Although Cassandro's approach prevents it from reaching its full potential, the film redeems itself as a visually appealing underdog story

By Isabel Shepherd and Maanasi Chintamani October 31, 2023

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On her latest EP, Jensen McRae solidifies her artistry through live visuals and vocal prowess

McRae holds the audience’s hand as she muscles through multiple forms of heartbreak, ultimately coming out alive on the other side

By Francesca Theofilou October 22, 2023

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A Case for the Classics: The Exorcist

By maintaining a tight narrative scope and crafting a bone-chilling atmosphere free of trite gimmicks, The Exorcist is something spectacular.

By Hailey Wharram October 20, 2023

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“Bongos” is a vibrant and celebratory farewell to summer

While “Bongos” was a few weeks shy of being the “song of the summer,” there's no doubt that it delivered everything fans hoped for and more.

By Ajani Jones October 10, 2023

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A Case for the Classics: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Ferris Bueller's Day Off continues to appeal to viewers with its poignant reflections on living life to the fullest.

By Isabel Shepherd October 10, 2023

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Let Black horror haunt your screens this Halloween

Black horror is booming. Several films released this summer to overwhelmingly positive reviews and streaming success.

By Mia Boykin October 7, 2023

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Don’t Choose Love: Choose Peace

Regardless of your decisions, Choose Love presents a lukewarm story, barely one-dimensional characters, and unsatisfying conclusions.

By Hailey Wharram September 24, 2023

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“Winner” by Conan Gray is a devastating deep dive into familial abandonment

Conan Gray's new single “Winner” takes on the form of a vulnerable declaration—this time revealing the scars dealt by an absent parent.

By Sagun Shrestha September 22, 2023

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A Case for the Classics: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Nightmare’s prevailing influence in pop culture and commentary on the horror of life in the ’80s is sufficient to justify its classic status.

By Elspeth Campbell September 22, 2023