Love them or hate them, there’s no escaping musicals. Every year a film version of one, usually a rehashed version of a stage play, comes out (and somehow gets put in the category as the comedies during awards season).
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There seems to be a very common misconception among the virgin population that losing one’s virginity is a magical and spiritual experience between two adolescents who are overcome by natural and sensual desires. Sadly, this “natural grace” that is expected to coincide with the de-virginization process is quite rare.
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Sixteen years after the release of “Good Will Hunting,” critically acclaimed American film director Gus Van Sant and Golden Globe award-winning actor Matt Damon have unexpectedly managed to reunite for Focus Feature’s new contemporary drama, Promised Land.
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There is a common trope in the music industry in which a young pop starlet decides that she’s all grown up, and that it’s time for the rest of the world to know it too. As a result, she starts writing raunchy songs and dressing provocatively with the hopes of aging her fan base and proving that damnit, she’s not a little girl anymore. To apply this concept to literature, the pop star is J.K. Rowling, and her means of asserting her place amongst the grown-ups is her newest novel, The Casual Vacancy.
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I was giving a tour of the Park School to prospective students on one particularly crowded Monday in October when I found myself paused in front of the case displaying five of Rod Serling’s Emmy Awards.
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Dudes, I’m gonna be real with you up front: This is not going to be an ironic review. I love One Direction. One Direction and…
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It is human nature to fear the unknown. We seek comfort in the familiar and often harbor resentment towards change. But change can be a good thing. With change comes an overflow of new ideas, feelings and concepts. There are, however, certain things in this world that are just not meant to change; I believe the Star Wars franchise belongs in this category. -
When I started my drive to the hospital to visit my grandmother, sex was the last thing on my mind. As I stepped out of the elevator and began my trek toward the geriatric ward, my stomach began to churn. I swallowed my angst as I walked up to my grandmother, grabbing hold of her hand and taking my seat for the next few hours.
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The galaxy isn’t only a massive conglomeration of stars, planets, stellar remnants and cosmic rays — it’s also the inspiration for the latest fashion trend. From starry skirts to spacey photos, the Milky Way can give nearly anything a fresh and modern spin.
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Back in 1996, a movie came out that changed childhoods forever. It captivated minds and led kids to dream of basketball stardom. We were blown away not only by the story, but also by the visuals. Animation and live action came together again on the big screen in a film for all ages that seemed too good to be true. 1996 yielded a masterpiece that will be forever etched in the minds of a generation.