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Movies and TV

‘The Artist’ filled with charming yet gimmicky moments

Alex Williams December 5, 2011

Michel Hazanavicius’ ode to silent cinema, “The Artist,” is both a front-runner in this year’s Oscars and a creative, textured film history lesson, bolstered by a strong lead performance...

‘Community’ fanbase rallies to save beloved comedy

Katie Stroh December 2, 2011

From online fan reaction to the news that meta-sitcom “Community” was conspicuously absent from NBC’s recently-released midseason schedule, an uninformed observer might make the mistake...

Winter Arts Preview: TV

Aleksander Chan December 2, 2011

“Luck” Premieres Jan. 29 on HBO From “Deadwood” creator David Milch and director Michael Mann, this drama set in the high-stakes gambling world of competitive horse racing looks...

Winter Arts Preview: Movies

Alex Williams December 2, 2011

“Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” Directed by Brad Bird In theaters Dec. 16 The punctuation-laden fourth installment of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise...

Zooey Deschanel is too adorkable in ‘New Girl’

Aleksander Chan November 30, 2011

Fox’s new hit comedy “New Girl” is weird. The show, centered on a woman (Zooey Deschanel) who moves in with a trio of single guys she found on Craigslist and created by Liz Meriwether...

Scorcese shines in new film

Alex Williams November 28, 2011

Martin Scorcese’s “Hugo” is almost like two films in one: half family-oriented adventure film, showing us the adventures of Hugo Cabret (Asa Butterfield) as he lives inside a train station,...

Marilyn starts strong, does not utilize experienced cast

Alex Williams November 28, 2011

“My Week With Marilyn” more or less hinges on Michelle Williams’ performance as American sex symbol Marilyn Monroe and even builds in a certain amount of awe around the actress by staging...

George Clooney departs from his usual persona in Alexander Payne’s latest film

Alex Williams November 23, 2011

It’s been seven years since Alexander Payne’s last film (the sublime “Sideways), and although “The Descendants” may not reach the staggering highs of that film, it’s...

The Descendants interview

Alex Williams November 23, 2011

A year ago, Shailene Woodley was probably best known for her prominent role on “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.” However, her wonderful performance as George Clooney’s spunky,...

The Muppets brings charm and laughter

Alex Williams November 23, 2011

From its opening “Toy Story” short (which is a welcome check-in with characters just as beloved as the Muppets) to its climactic musical number, “The Muppets” doesn’t have...

TLC series shows what it’s like to practice Islam in America

Audrey White November 21, 2011

TLC’s “All-American Muslim” does its darndest to make Muslims seem normal. The network follows five Muslim families in Dearborn, Mich. The city is home to the largest mosque in North...

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