Halftime Leisure

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

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The Weekly List: Soundtrack to My Freshman Year

My memories of GAAP weekend are hazy and fragmented. I have a vague recollection of being circled up with strangers on Healy lawn, encouraged to “bond” through games such as... Read more

By June 28, 2016

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The 250: Zootopia

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

By , and June 9, 2016

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Summer is Coming: Rejoice, Rap Fans

The lead-up to summer has been filled with speculation and anticipation.  From the rumored collaborative album between Jay Z and Beyonce, to the long-awaited GOOD Music sequel album, rap fans... Read more

By June 7, 2016

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The 250: The Shining

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

By , , and May 26, 2016

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Riding an Ultralight Beam: Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, and the Story of Chicago Gospel

When Chance the Rapper’s third solo mixtape, Coloring Book, dropped, the internet was abuzz. The young rapper already had an expansive catalogue of two solo mixtapes, a collaborative free- jazz... Read more

By May 25, 2016

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The 250: Young Frankenstein

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

By and May 17, 2016

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Awfully Good: Father Excites at U Street Music Hall

I must admit, when I first agreed to see Father at the U Street Music Hall, I didn’t quite know what I was getting myself into. Due to a slight... Read more

By May 3, 2016

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The 250: Singing in the Rain

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

By and April 21, 2016

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The Weekly List: Songs that Summarize Shakespeare

Shakespeare is not everyone’s cup of tea. For those who find the bard’s language a little daunting, modern music artists have been kind enough to recreate some of his pieces... Read more

By April 18, 2016

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The Halftime Report: Week of 4/18

Spring has officially sprung here at Georgetown. Here’s what you can do when you’re not enjoying the sunshine.  Album Releases: OK – The Fall of Troy (4/20) Always Strive and... Read more

By April 18, 2016

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The 250: Fargo

Welcome to another edition of The 250! A weekly podcast where Voice staffers watch a movie from IMDb’s Top 250 and discuss their thoughts on the work. This week Halftime... Read more

By and April 15, 2016

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The 250: Raiders of the Lost Ark

The 250 is back! A weekly podcast in which Voice staffers watch a film from the Internet Movie Database Top 250 list and discuss. This week, Halftime Leisure editor Danielle... Read more

By and April 13, 2016

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The Weekly List: NJ is Cool Too

Recent years of pop culture have not been kind to New Jersey. I personally blame The Jersey Shore, for shining a grotesque spotlight on an unfortunate subculture prevalent in my... Read more

By April 11, 2016

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The Halftime Report: Week of 4/11

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt premieres on Friday. Here’s what you can do while you wait to binge watch in this week’s Halftime Report. Album Releases: PersonA – Edward Sharpe and the... Read more

By April 11, 2016

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Still Blooming in Spirit: D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival

As my friends and I made the leisurely jaunt to the Tidal Basin this past Saturday, I must admit that my expectations were at an all-time high. After seeing the... Read more

By April 6, 2016

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The Weekly List: April Showers Bring May Flowers

Everyone knows the old adage “April Showers bring May Flowers.” The sheer misery of April rain paves the way for the flora and fauna (and sauna-like weather) of May in... Read more

By April 5, 2016

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A Case for the Classics: The Seven Year Itch

Marilyn Monroe long ago reached mythic, unreachable status as an immediately recognizable celebrity figure. She beams down in four different colors from Andy Warhol’s famous pop art, eyes peeping out... Read more

By April 5, 2016

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The Halftime Report: Week of 4/4

You may just be waiting for the new season of Game of Thrones to premiere, but restless anticipation won’t make it come any sooner. To help take your mind off... Read more

By April 4, 2016

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The Halftime Report: Week of 3/21

Early spring means two things: The weather is finally starting to warm up, and the entertainment industry is in a lull. Still, we searched the nooks and crannies and found... Read more

By March 21, 2016

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A Case for the Classics: His Girl Friday

Older movies can be a drag. No matter how classic, well-constructed or entertaining, it goes without saying that movies predating the 1950s usually lack the rapid-fire editing, breakneck plotting and... Read more

By March 18, 2016