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Dec 5, 20242 min read
The Diffusion of South Asian Culture
Written by Neelanjana Goswami Throughout the Indian subcontinent, no two families will celebrate any festival the same way. Stemming not...
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Dec 3, 20245 min read
The Fallacy of Fame
Written by Chloe Nadal Edited by Varshini Suresh Love it or hate it, we all have our favorite idols. Whether it be activists, social...
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Apr 29, 20244 min read
Apu’s Legacy: South Asians in American Media Today
Written by Ashwika Vanam Edited by Anahitha Raffe Sofia From the stereotypical immigrant accent of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon in "The...
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Aug 11, 20155 min read
Pitch Perfect 2 is Sometimes Off-Pitch, But Still Highly Enjoyable
By: Joshua Martin As a sorta professional film critic, I always try to see the big movies and the cultural phenomena that dominate the...
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Aug 11, 20154 min read
Movie Review: A Most Violent Year is Most Promising
By Joshua Martin Director J.C. Chandor crafted two innovative critical favorites with Margin Call and All is Lost and managed to solidify...
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Aug 11, 20153 min read
For Nonviolent Gaming, Here are a Few Unique Options
By: Holly Mason Not a fan of violent point-and-shoot or sports games? Here are some creative, more relaxing video games. Spore Mode:...
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Jun 9, 20151 min read
Music Review: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is a Rising Star
By: Danielle Clark Among influences like Freddie King and B.B. King and Delta Blues artists like Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Robert...
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May 12, 20152 min read
Music Review: Doom Metal Band Monolord Releases Powerful Album
By: Preston Davis Monolord is a three piece Stoner/Doom Metal band from Sweden consisting of Mika Hakki on bass, Esben Willems on drums,...
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May 12, 20155 min read
Movie Review: Going Clear Offers Chilling Insight into Scientology
By: Joshua Martin I’ve always wondered what goes on in the world of Scientology. In American culture and especially the world of...
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May 12, 20154 min read
Movie Review: Watching Home Made Me Want to Get Up and Go Home
By: Joshua Martin Dreamworks Animation may have rebounded financially with Home (it pulled in over $50 million last weekend), but that...
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May 12, 20154 min read
Movie Review: It Follows is Solid Horror, but Not Memorable
By: Joshua Martin There are really only two ways to make a successful horror film- make a flick that appeals to the masses and make loads...
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May 12, 20154 min read
Movie Review: Furious 7 is an Appropriate Send-Off for Walker
By: Joshua Martin Critics, bloggers and fans have written pieces about the evolution of the Fast and Furious franchise, while others have...
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May 11, 20154 min read
Movie Review: The Age of Adaline is Charming, though not a Masterpiece
By: Joshua Martin Blake Lively has enjoyed an incredibly successful career in the world of television, starring in the hit TV show Gossip...
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May 11, 20154 min read
Movie Review: Genocide Documentary The Look of Silence is Profoundly Moving
By: Joshua Martin Sometimes silence speaks louder than words. This idea is at the center of Joshua Oppenheimer’s harrowing and intense...
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May 8, 20156 min read
Movie Review: I Loved Age of Ultron So Much I Wrote a Review at Least as Long as the Movie
By: Josh Martin The Marvel movie formula will never change. Kevin Feige knows it, Joss Whedon knows it, and over time, I’ve come to...
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May 8, 20152 min read
TV Review: Repeat After Me–or Not
By: Kristina Mata Imagine doing something normal, something a part of your everyday routine. Now imagine that same scenario, except now...
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May 6, 20154 min read
Movie Review: Insurgent Lacks a Much Needed Surge of Power
By: Josh Martin The young adult genre in Hollywood is an up-and-down rollercoaster that makes it hard for studios and critics to predict...
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May 6, 20154 min read
Movie Review: Jupiter Ascends, but Not Far Enough
By: Josh Martin Andy and Lana Wachowski have long been known as two of the most innovative filmmakers in Hollywood, constantly dreaming...
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May 4, 20152 min read
Best Books You Haven’t Read in Thrillers
By: Dana Trumpower The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson- So far, this book has been restricted to an adult audience with no...
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Apr 30, 20151 min read
TV Review: Breaking Bad Spinoff, Better Call Saul, is Worth Watching
By: Sam Neumann Better Call Saul is a spinoff of the very popular TV show, Breaking Bad. It is a prequel, so it takes place six years...
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Apr 30, 20154 min read
Movie Review: Spongebob Sinks in New Movie
By: Joshua Martin As a kid born in the late 1990’s, I grew up on Nickelodeon and especially SpongeBob Squarepants. The popular kids show...
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Apr 29, 20153 min read
Movie Review: This Reviewer Just Can’t Take Taken 3
By: Joshua Martin I love Liam Neeson. He’s a great actor and he’s done some great films in the past. Schindler’s List is exceptional...
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Apr 29, 20154 min read
Movie Review: The Imitation Game is a Solid, Enjoyable Biopic
By: Joshua Martin Every year during the Oscar season, there are tons of “Oscar-bait” films that seem tailor-made to win awards. For 2014,...
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Apr 28, 20154 min read
Movie Review: Burton Makes Strong Film with Big Eyes, but not a Masterpiece
By: Josh Martin Tim Burton has been on a downward spiral for the last few years, making an eclectic mix of films that critics have...
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