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A Case for the Classics: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Being made up of movies filmed on dry, punishing landscapes and populated with reticent, tobacco-chewing male characters cloaking their fragile masculinity with some good ol’ American blood and guts, the... Read more

By October 25, 2016

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Voice Your Style: Keeping It Bright

Bailey Frank is a senior studying international law and is going on to study law to become an animal rights lawyer. She became a vegan on her Study Abroad in... Read more

By October 24, 2016

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The Weekly List: If Authors Were Musicians

Have you ever wondered, “If writers were musical artists, who would they be?” Well, we have. Halftime presents, The Weekly List: If Authors Were Musicians. Shakespeare: The Beatles The Beatles... Read more

By October 24, 2016

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The Art of the Movie Trailer

I’ll admit it: I look forward to watching the trailers before a film when I go to the movies. I try not to publicize this fact too much because then... Read more

By October 19, 2016

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The Closet Otaku: But What is an Otaku?

Five years ago, Saturday Night Live satirized Americans fans of anime in a segment called “J-Pop America Fun Time Now.”Taran Killam and Vanessa Bayer put on a hyperactive display of... Read more

By October 19, 2016

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The Weekly List: The Art of Losing

With Columbus Day and Parent and Family Weekend out of the way, we don’t have any breaks in sight until Thanksgiving Break. If you’re like me, you’ve probably accepted that... Read more

By October 17, 2016

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Movies We Love: Moon

This summer’s mainstream box office was utterly disappointing. I can bring to mind only a few movies that were above average, and a handful that middled at okay. An overwhelming... Read more

By October 17, 2016

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Taste Test: Chicken Nuggets

In the latest episode of Taste Test, host Erika Bullock, Jon Block, and Mike Bergin go on a journey through the many textures, tastes, and nostalgic shapes of the chicken... Read more

By , and October 14, 2016

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Saturday Night Undead

Wayne’s World protagonists Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar said it best when they mocked the media’s criticism of Saturday Night Live as Saturday Night Dead, both dismissing the banality of... Read more

By October 14, 2016

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Lessons from Literature: Siddhartha

“It may be important to great thinkers to examine the world, to explain and despise it. But I think it is only important to love the world, not to despise... Read more

By October 13, 2016

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Issa Rae’s Insecure: Comical Yet Candid

On October 9th, 2016, Issa Rae, star of the web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, moves to television with her new HBO comedy, Insecure. The show is about... Read more

By October 12, 2016

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The Reel Pulpit: The Death of the Modern Movie Star

Hollywood, like any business, is always concerned about the bottom line. There was a time when a film’s success could be made or broken by who starred in the film.... Read more

By October 12, 2016

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Voice Your Style: Stormy Weather

Do you remember how depressing the rain was? At least some people know how to put it to their advantage and make a raincoat look chic. Morgan found this Burberry... Read more

By October 10, 2016

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The Weekly List: Pulling an All-Nighter

The first round of midterms has come and gone, and in its place, a whole new realm of stress and assignments has emerged. Now is the time to find yourself... Read more

By October 10, 2016

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Taste Test: It’s Poppin’

On this week’s episode of Taste Test, Erika, Danielle, and Daniel return to Trader Joe’s to uncover a few kernels of wisdom from America’s favorite snack: popcorn. The team covers... Read more

By , and October 7, 2016

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The 250: The Dark Knight Rises

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 October 6, 2016

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The Reel Pulpit: High Hopes for Doctor Strange

There’s no denying that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has changed Hollywood. The release of Iron Man in 2008 jumpstarted an unprecedented set of interconnected films that were more than... Read more

By October 6, 2016

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Untitled Leisure Project: Bon Iver

Bon Iver is back! In this week’s Untitled Leisure Podcast, host Daniel Varghese, Leisure Editor Mike Bergin, Assistant Leisure Editor Caitlin Mannering, and News staff writer Michael Coyne, discuss the... Read more

By , , and October 5, 2016

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The Weekly List: Midterm Survival Kit

Midterms are upon us, and if you’re asking yourself, “How am I going to get through this?” The answer is by cranking the volume up to 100 and blasting these... Read more

By October 4, 2016

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ABC’s Designated Survivor Shows Promise

New fall television is always a mixed bag. Some shows earn a 10 out of 10. Some fall into the negative range. Then there are those that are strictly average,... Read more

By October 3, 2016