It’s Urgent — Go See Insurgent!

Tris Prior is back for round two in Divergent’s sequel, Insurgent. Based off of the young adult novel by Veronica Roth, Insurgent takes place in a futuristic dystopian society. This society is broken up into five factions, which are characterized by a specific trait: Abnegation (selfless), Amity (peaceful), Candor (honest), Dauntless (brave), and Erudite (intelligent). […]

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An Open Letter to Disney

Dear Disney, I suppose we’ve reached that point. Don’t play coy and pretend not to know what I’m talking about. It started with Cinderella, and now it’s Mulan. You’ve entered the era of Disney remakes. I ask you, have you run out of new ideas? Or is it something far simpler that I’m not seeing. Are […]

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New Netflix Must-Sees

March has come and is almost gone once again. I know, truly remarkable how time continues to move on, and nothing makes you realize how time can literally disappear like Netflix. Ah yes, Netflix, the Mecca of all couch-potatoes and second semester seniors. I don’t know about you, but I am addicted to Netflix. It simultaneously […]

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The DUFF: A Film Review

The DUFF, based on Kody Kepinger’s young adult novel of the same name, is a modern My Fair Lady or (for those who prefer plays over musicals) a modern Pygmalion. The director, Ari Sandel, puts a delightfully snappy spin on the long told tale of the social outcast who changes their ways in an attempt […]

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It’s Time to Laugh, Cry, and Love: A List of Rom-Coms to Watch This February

Ah, yes, it’s that time of year again. Fat cherubs are flying through the air and shooting people in the butt, young couples are discovering the true meaning of love, and Hallmark is seizing their capitalistic opportunities to exploit Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re by yourself, with a significant other, or with friends, this is the perfect time of […]

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The Imitation Game: A Review

The Imitation Game is the latest biopic to hit the theaters. Directed by Morten Tyldum and based off of Andrew Hodges’ novel, Alan Turing: The Enigma, the film explores the life of the English mathematician Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his attempts to break Nazi Germany’s Enigma code during World War II. The film follows pivotal times […]

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