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Brooklyn Nine-Nine: An unlikely beacon of hope in a sea of lost shows

Tuesday night saw comedic cop sitcom Brooklyn Nine Nine return for its fourth season. For those of you unacquainted with the good folks down at the fictional 99th precinct, the... Read more

By September 23, 2016

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Taste Test: Vegan Food for Non-Vegans

On the latest episode of Taste Test, host Erika Bullock breaks (vegan) bread with Danielle Hewitt, Jon Block, and Daniel Varghese. This week: vegan food for non-vegans. The crew breaks... Read more

By , , and September 23, 2016

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Artist Spotlight: Marianas Trench

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a bit of an obsessive person. Especially when it comes to music. I tend to pick a band and then listen to... Read more

By September 22, 2016

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The 250: Batman Begins

Welcome to the 250! The 250 is a weekly podcast where Halftime staffers watch a movie on IMDb’s Top 250 list and discuss their thoughts on the work. This week... Read more

By , and September 22, 2016

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The Reel Pulpit: Why Ben Affleck is the Best Batman

If you had told me right after the Dark Knight Rises that I would be writing an article about Ben Affleck being the best Batman, I would have laughed you... Read more

By September 21, 2016

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The 2016 Emmys Highlight Television’s Impact

I’m going to make a case for the Emmys. This year, they plateaued; those who spoke tried to be bold, but few succeeded. The host, Jimmy Kimmel (who also hosted... Read more

By September 21, 2016

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The Weekly List: Broadway’s Best

Showtunes get a bad rep. From jazz hands to overly enthusiastic dancing and singing, people always consider showtunes to be cheesy or obnoxious. However, there are a lot of songs... Read more

By September 20, 2016

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Untitled Leisure Podcast: Sausage Party

In this week’s Untitled Leisure Podcast, Daniel Varghese and Erika Bullock discuss Seth Rogen’s animated comedy Sausage Party. Beware, there are lots of food puns.

By and September 19, 2016

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Taste Test: Frozen Dinner for Breakfast

On this episode of Taste Test, host Erika Bullock wakes up early with Danielle Hewitt and Daniel Varghese to try the finest in frozen dinners, from Lean Cuisine to Kid Cuisine.... Read more

By , and September 16, 2016

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The Closet Otaku: Satoshi Kon’s Visions of Violence in Perfect Blue

Satoshi Kon was a visionary director who passed away far too young for whatever psychological thrillers were still lurking in his mind to be realized. He rapidly and unexpectedly succumbed... Read more

By September 15, 2016

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The Reel Pulpit: Boldly Going for 50 Years

Cinema has depicted many legendary showdowns: Batman vs. Superman, Alien vs. Predator, Freddy vs. Jason, Iron Man vs. Captain America. However, in an age when cinema-goers clamor for the next... Read more

By September 14, 2016

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The Weekly List: Cover Me

While original songs are wonderful, it is always fascinating to hear another beloved band or artist hone the tunes of earlier legends. Whether they take the song and change the... Read more

By September 13, 2016

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Why Glover’s Atlanta is Essential TV

In the second episode of Atlanta, Donald Glover’s new project for FX, Glover’s character, Earnest “Earn” Marks finds himself in the holding cell of a jail, waiting for his file... Read more

By September 12, 2016

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Untitled Leisure Podcast: Atlanta

In this episode of the Untitled Leisure Podcast, host Daniel Varghese sits down with Danielle Hewitt, Jon Block, and Mike Bergin to discuss the premiere two episodes of Donald Glover’s... Read more

By , , and September 12, 2016

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Taste Test: Trader Joe’s and Speculoos

Welcome to Taste Test, a weekly podcast from The Georgetown Voice where staffers research, taste, and react to some of our favorite foods. In our first episode, host Erika Bullock... Read more

By and September 9, 2016

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The 250:Million Dollar Baby

Welcome to the 250! The 250 is a weekly podcast where Halftime staffers watch a movie on IMDb’s Top 250 list and discuss their thoughts on the work. This week... Read more

By , and September 8, 2016

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Artist Spotlight: Noname

On the track “Forever” from her debut mixtape Telefone, Noname describes her musical influences saying, “Miss Nina Simone, Jimmy Jones/Missy Elliott musically were my relatives/Never forget my Andre.” When listening... Read more

By September 8, 2016

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Endless, Blonde, and the Artistic Vision of Frank Ocean

In a 2013 New York Times interview, writer Jeff Himmelmann observes Frank Ocean as he oversees the restoration and customization of one of his cars, a vintage 1990 BMW E30... Read more

By September 7, 2016

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Case for the Classics: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Many factors combine to make Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory a unique delight: life-saving burping; an edible backyard accompanied by a timeless tune; Jack Albertson’s lovable Grandpa Joe; Roald... Read more

By September 6, 2016

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The Reel Pulpit: How Stranger Things Won The Summer

The best film of the summer was eight hours long, was not released in theaters, and only starred one notable actress. It did not contain any huge action set-pieces, or... Read more

By September 6, 2016