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Empire is NOT just another lame musical

Haley Bucelewicz, Writer March 9, 2016
I challenge you to watch the first episode of "Empire" and not get hooked. The singing of the Timbaland-produced songs might turn you off at first, but this is certainly not your typical musical.
Broad City redefines the hangout comedy

“Broad City” redefines the hangout comedy

Brett Reardon, Contributor March 3, 2016
With the smooth dialogue between its two protagonists that hardly misses a beat, "Broad City" shows that its true merit is the best-friend relationship between the two.
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“The Gang” is still here

Adam London, Contributor March 3, 2016
The comedy series debuted its 11th season Jan. 6, closing in on 124 episodes.

Wise Wire: The third roommate problem

Brilee Weaver and Stephanie Ramirez December 9, 2015
Our new web series, Wise Wire, kicks off with "The Third Roommate Problem."
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Aziz Ansari hits home run in “Master of None”

Adam London, Contributor November 24, 2015
After earning wide praise and fame for his stand up specials and role as Tom Haverford in “Parks and Recreation,” Aziz Ansari knocks it out of the park again with his new Netflix original series, “Master of None.”
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Harry Potter: Stories keep on Rowling

Haley Bucelewicz, Writer November 20, 2015
It's been five years since "The Deathly Hallows: Part 2" released in theaters — nine since the last Harry Potter book was published. And yet, J.K. Rowling's career continues to flourish.

UMass Boys to Men, Episode 1

November 11, 2015
Alex and Ran move back into their dorm in Southwest and greet each other with hostility. The two also find that they have a new, mysterious neighbor who has been causing problems with other residents.
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Disney: No life in live-action

Haley Bucelewicz, Writer November 10, 2015
I hate to say it, but it looks like Disney is finally running out of ideas. The film conglomerate recently announced its next 20 films to be released over the next two years, and 13 are either remakes or sequels. When will the film industry learn that you just can’t beat the originals?
Afraid on purpose: Why we love horror movies

Afraid on purpose: Why we love horror movies

Nicholas Hull, Entertainment Editor November 4, 2015
The back-lit poster for the latest slasher flick is just outside the theater, with "Now playing" drawn in bold, bright letters. Dozens have gathered in not-uncomfortable chairs with their overpriced popcorns and candies. The stick of the floor makes their shoes echo like rain boots on linoleum.
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“Scream Queens” is killing us all

Ruthann Barry, Writer October 13, 2015
Have you predicted a day in which Ryan Murphy's hit television series "Glee" and "American Horror Story" become one? A day in which the bloodthirsty hierarchy of the high school caste system collides with literal, blood-shedding backstabbing?
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Foo Fighters set American tour, but what can we expect on the setlist?

Shelby Ashline, Writer February 5, 2015
The American rock band Foo Fighters announced the dates and locations of their 2015 North American tour on Nov. 18. This announcement came just eight days after the band released their eighth album “Sonic Highways.” The album, which had been in the works since early last year, is unique in that each of its eight songs were recorded in different, musically historical cities across the country, with the help of iconic musicians from said cities.
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From Walter to Tony: Why we love a good bad guy

Stefan Geller, Contributor December 8, 2014
Whether it 's Danny Ocean robbing casinos in Las Vegas or Dexter Morgan butchering other murderers in South Beach, we can’t help but applaud as they triumph over the goody-two-shoes and lawmen who oppose them.
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