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Film & TV

Review: "42"

“42” is a solid contribution to the legacy of Jackie Robinson and the sports–movie genre, though the film fails to explore the icon's human side.

by DAN MAHER

Review: "The Place Beyond the Pines"

Yes, Ryan Gosling stars in "The Place Beyond the Pines." And yes, he drives fast, looks good and does illegal things.

by MAX HANSEN

Why Movies Have Sucked Lately

An investigation into the Hollywood formula that is generating boring, repetitive films—and what you can do to restore your faith in cinema.

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE

MAD MEN RECAP: "The Collaborators"

This week, "Mad Men" turned from its tone of death and despair back to one of adulterous mishaps and discontent, yet still subtly reminded us of the past.

by MICHAEL SHOSTEK

GAME OF THRONES RECAP: "Walk of Punishment"

For a show so wittily chatty, this episode decides to explore moments when a thought is best expressed by saying nothing. This week was all about awkward silences, glances and wordless vocal noises.

by ISAAC LOUIS GARCIA

Trailer of the Week: “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyPnQw_Lqds

by MARIE NIKOLOVA

The Top Ten Must–See Films of the Summer

The films that absolutely everyone will be talking about... for better or for worse. Even if you're not going to see it in theaters, lead the watercooler conversation at your summer internship with these conversation starters.

by MARLEY COYNE

GLEE RECAP: "Shooting Star"

Glee took an unexpected turn to a more serious side this week. With all the wild things that happened, it’s fitting to list the Top 4 heart-racing moments of this week's episode.

by SHAYLA COLE

Review: "Disconnect"

“Disconnect” is an intense, multi–perspective drama whose four star–packed storylines are tethered by loss, emotional detachment and internet crime.  The film is an anthology of topical offenses, from cyberbullying to identity theft, offering important information about privacy and internet security without getting overly–educational or preachy.

by ANDREW SCIBELLI

Artist Profile: Dylan Hansen–Fliedner & Jason Jadick

Name and Year: Dylan Hansen–Fliedner & Jason Jadick, C’14 Majors: English/Creative Writing & Cinema Studies Website: www.lunarcircleproductions.com STREET: How did you each get into filmmaking?

by 34TH STREET

Fling Concert 2.0

No one likes a concert in the rain. Enjoy a floor pass to these concert alternatives from the snuggly comfort of your bed.

by 34TH STREET

Street Does "The Croods" Drunk, High, Sober

Film sent three critics to a screening of Dreamworks' "The Croods" in three very different states of mind.

by 34TH STREET

Trailer of the Week: "The Great Gatsby"

A new trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s adaption of "The Great Gatsby" was just unveiled, and it’s exactly as you’d expect.

by MARIE NIKOLOVA

SMASH RECAP: "The Surprise Party"

In which Liza Minelli’s fabulous cameo is relegated to Saturday nights.

by BEN LERNER

PARKS AND RECREATION RECAP: "Partridge"

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by SAM BRODEY

Guilty Pleasure: "Blue Crush"

Prior to winning a date with Tad Hamilton and charming Superman and… well, I don’t really know what else because Kate Bosworth really hasn’t been in a lot of movies.

by CASSANDRA KYRIAZIS

Your Cinedelphia Film Festival Itinerary

Philly ‘80s Horror Double  Feature April 7, 7 P.M. at PhilaMOCA 531 N 12th St. Philadelphia has always been a hub for so–bad–they’re–good horror B–movies.

by FARYN PEARL

Review: "Trance"

There’s no denying that “Trance” is stylish — after all, it is directed by Danny Boyle, of “Slumdog Millionaire” and the London Olympics Opening Ceremony fame.

by DAN MAHER

Interview with Penn Film Festival Winner Julie Adam

College freshman Julie Adam talks about her winning short animation “Minature.”

by FARYN PEARL

RuPAUL'S DRAG RACE RECAP: "Drama Queens"

This week’s Drag Race had the queens try their hands at a telenovela and brought one season-long rivalry to a very cold-hearted conclusion.

by DYLAN LEAHY

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