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Column: Hollywood may have overstepped several boundaries with Zero Dark Thirty
As I sat in the dark, crowded theater watching the new film Zero Dark Thirty play before me this past Friday, I felt uneasy and unsure about something. The controversial film depicts the “true” story of how the infamous Osama Bin Laden was found and killed by American forces back in May of 2011.
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Book review: Total Frat Move delves into the literary realm
Frat bros everywhere, rejoice: The much anticipated book version of the wildly popular website Total Frat Move, affectionately referred to as TFM by its fans, has been released Tuesday.
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Justin Timberlake dons a ‘Suit & Tie’ for his comeback
After taking a six-year hiatus from his music career, Justin Timberlake is back and better than ever with his new single “Suit & Tie.
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Tina Fey, Amy Poehler showcase comedic chemistry at Golden Globes
“Only at the Golden Globes do the beautiful people of film rub shoulders with the rat-faced people of television,” Amy Poehler, host of the 70th Golden Globes, said in her introduction.
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Movie review: No surprises from Apatow in predictable ‘This Is 40’
The lifespan of a cup of coffee epitomizes Judd Apatow’s “This Is 40.” First, it’s too hot: overambitious, hit-or-miss humor nested in Viagra jokes and incredible spouse dynamics. Next, it’s just right: Strong performances emerge and the title validates.
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ESPN parts ways with Rob Parker over controversial comments
Sports journalist Rob Parker, a former Detroit News and Detroit Free Press columnist, is no stranger to controversy, so when ESPN suspended him after comments he had made regarding Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, it was not all that surprising.
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Movie review: Les Miserables
Les Miserables is a faithful adaptation of both Victor Hugo’s novel and Claude-Michel Schonberg’s musical, but also a film of missed opportunities.
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Book review: The Casual Vacancy
The Casual Vacancy, J.K. Rowling’s debut adult novel, should not be taken lightly. This 500-page book is a first-hand look at various manifestations of disappoints and failings of human nature, yet it also demonstrates the complexity behind personal actions.
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Movie review: ‘Skyfall’ sets new precedent for Bond
The hit movie “Skyfall” is as good of a spy thriller as you can make today. It is captivating in its simplicity, the characters are a blast, and the cinematography is gorgeous.