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Predicting the closest race in years

By LANDON MCDONALD
February 26, 2014 1 Comment/in Arts & Entertainment, Columns

With the 86th Academy Awards only three days away, the Best Picture race has seemingly narrowed to a three-way duel between Alfonso Cuarón’s immersive sci-fi spectacle Gravity, Steve McQueen’s soul-searing historical drama 12 Years A Slave and David O. Russell’s flashy crime caper American Hustle. No matter which film ultimately triumphs, two things are already […]

2013 Oscars abandon usual stuffy formula

By CARRIE RUTH MOORE
February 25, 2013 1 Comment/in Arts & Entertainment

The Academy’s decision to use Seth MacFarlane as a host of the 2013 Oscars shows the Academy is reaching out to attract a more youthful audience.

64th annual Emmys remain shallow, dull

By ZOE ROTH
September 24, 2012 1 Comment/in Arts & Entertainment

Despite Jimmy Kimmel’s hosting talents and Amy Poehler’s comedic antics, the 64th Emmy Awards were tired and predictable.

SNL finally gives us what we want in season premiere

By ZOE ROTH
September 17, 2012 1 Comment/in Blogs, Troy Meets World (old)

Live from New York, it’s a show that we can actually relate to! Saturday Night Live’s 38th season premiered this weekend on NBC with a fancy new title sequence, a freshly plucked cast of supporting players and a bevy of hilarious and relevant sketches. While its formula is as tried and true as ever, Lorne Michaels […]