It's funny what being an English student does to your reading habits. You're here because you love books, but you never have time to read "“ you're too busy analyzing literature, which is a different thing entirely. Read more...
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April 17, 11:24 pm
David Foster Wallace’s “˜The Pale King’ is a royal read that breathes some much-needed life into today’s literature scene
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April 15, 1:16 am
Endangered Series: _ABC comedy 'Mr. Sunshine' sees brighter days ahead_
Ask any improv comedian worth their applause and they'll tell you that the key to any effective scene, regardless of length, is a believable relationship. Read more...
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April 10, 11:52 pm
Hollywood renders British Russell Brand bland in “˜Arthur’
Most celebrity interviews on late night television operate with the predictability of a paint-by-numbers kit. Read more...
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In “Arthur,” Russell Brand plays a childish heir in danger of losing his inheritance.
(Courtesy of WARNER BROS. PICTURES)
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April 8, 1:26 am
Fox detective show 'The Chicago Code' is unique within its genre
American audiences have long been gravitating to television detectives. From Sergeant Joe Friday to Lieutenant Columbo to Dora the Explorer, there's an appeal in solving mysteries and catching criminals. Read more...
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April 3, 11:27 pm
Rap verses make for unwelcome guests in pop songs, more intrusive than enhancing
Cee Lo Green's newly released single, "Bright Lights Bigger City," is for the most part a wonderful song. Read more...
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April 1, 1:47 am
Endangered Series: _Bringing TV shows back to life_
Watching TV online, whether on Hulu or network-sponsored websites, is as college as Top Ramen and Pop-Tarts. Read more...
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March 28, 12:59 am
POP PSYCHOLOGY: _Hollywood, ever optimistic, reassures us that there is life after graduation_
Today is the first day of my last quarter at UCLA. Eleven weeks from now, this university will release me, publicly, wearing a flat black square on my head, into the real world. Read more...
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The 2009 film “Adventureland,” directed by Greg Mottola and starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart, presents one take on life after college.
Credit: MIRAMAX FILMS