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Netflix’s Avatar: the Last Airbender may master the elements of spectacle, but loses the heart of the original

Combining several episodes into one made for a fast-paced experience, but took away crucial time for the show to flesh out its characters.

By April 18, 2024

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Shows on streaming you may have missed: Bad Sisters (2022)

With a second season confirmed and on the way, now is the perfect time to sit down and catch up on this fantastic show.

By April 17, 2024

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Game Review: Balatro is ruining my life

The key brilliance of Balatro lies in its replayability and creativity; I am compelled to explore so many different levels and synergies.

By April 16, 2024

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Charli XCX is embarking on a riotous escapade into the world of club culture and hyperpop

Despite only being three singles and a remix in, there's already no denying that Charli XCX’s Brat will be the album of the summer.

By April 15, 2024

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Family rot starts at the core in Peacock’s Apples Never Fall

The newest Moriarty adaptation relies more on character arcs than a convoluted plot, placing the onus of intrigue on the cast and dialogue. 

By April 8, 2024

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ZAYN strips down his style and boldly bares his introspection in “What I Am”

“What I Am,” like ZAYN’s previous work, is largely genre-defying, as evidenced by his signature riffs and runs.

By April 7, 2024

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In 2024, Hollywood and haute couture demand drama and spectacle

Pop culture sits at the confluence of film, TV, and haute couture: the realms take influence from and inspire each other.

By April 4, 2024

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Hazbin Hotel delivers the vibrance adult animation has-been missing

Hazbin Hotel strikes the perfect balance between the two while also developing complex characters and an easy-to-follow storyline

By April 2, 2024

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The Washington Spirit downs Bay FC

On Saturday Mar. 23, the Washington Spirit (1-1-0) defeated Bay FC (1-1-0) 2-1 at Audi Field in their first home game of the 2024-25 season. The Spirit dominated the second... Read more

By March 29, 2024

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Drive to Survive: Season Six veers off track, trading documentary for drama

Despite ultimately falling flat in its content and filming style, the show will likely continue to pull new fans into the world of F1.

By March 26, 2024

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Scaling the growing mountain of overconsumption

“Check out my haul from REI!” “Get dressed with me as I prepare for my hike!” “I tried tons of outdoor pants and here are the four you NEED to... Read more

By March 23, 2024

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F1 recap: Verstappen domination continues, but off-track storylines steal the spotlight

The 2024 Formula 1 season kicked off in Bahrain on the weekend of Feb. 29 with the traditional schedule: Friday practice sessions, Saturday qualifying, and a race on Sunday. Despite... Read more

By March 22, 2024

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Professional soccer is seeing a substantial youth movement. But should it?

Scoring a game-winning goal in a professional soccer game is something many young players dream of, but getting onto a stage that large and rising to the occasion is a... Read more

By March 22, 2024

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Men’s March Madness Predictions: Sixteen teams to look out for

Sixteen teams to look out for in this year’s Men’s March Madness This year’s college basketball season is nearing its close, but between now and then lies the greatest tournament... Read more

By March 18, 2024

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The Voice predicts the 2024 Oscars

The Halftime Leisure staff predict the likely winners and declare who the most deserving should be of the 2024 Oscars.

By , , , and March 9, 2024

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From house to hoedown: Beyoncé takes on country in surprise new singles

Beyoncé’s two new singles, “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and “16 CARRIAGES,” embody the superstar’s experimental spirit.

By and March 1, 2024

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Shygirl’s Club Shy finds pleasure on the dance floor

The sounds of Club Shy harken back to the early 2000s, a nod to the golden years of quirky, carefree dance music.

By February 28, 2024

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A broken record: Will the Grammys ever “get it right”?

Ascribing the Grammys’s failures to institutional issues fails to recognize the collective Academy's role in excluding of artists of color.

By and February 18, 2024

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For years, Georgetown’s resident busker has been trying to cut through the noise

Will Spruill has played the same street corner every day for between eight and 13 hours since the start of the pandemic in 2020.

By February 17, 2024

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In a new age of player empowerment in college basketball, is unionization on the horizon?

Every year thousands of young athletes don uniforms bearing the name of their university in pursuit of higher education or, for the select few, a professional sports career. The hours... Read more

By and February 16, 2024