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Dunder Mifflin’s spirit lives on in “The Paper”
As soon as “From the crew that brought you ‘The Office’” appeared on my screen, I knew I had to watch “The Paper.” All episodes are streaming on Peacock, and from start to finish, the series aims to capture the quirky, deadpan humor that made “The Office” so beloved, but this time applies it…
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Marvel’s only superpower is a failing fandom
“Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks,” Martin Scorsese once said in an interview with the New York Times, when asked about his opinion on the notable Marvel franchise. To most filmmakers and audience…
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I’m saying “Goodbye” to “Man’s Best Friend”
Some say Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” is a guy’s worst nightmare and others say it sets feminism back 50 years. I say that the album is too boring to be either. For me to enjoy an album, something unique in its sound, lyrics and appearance will always catch my eye. One of the…
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I was caught covering my eyes watching “Caught Stealing”
“Caught Stealing” opens on the Lower East Side of Manhattan at four in the morning. Hank Thompson, played by Austin Butler, works as a hustling bartender, balancing sleepless nights and a heated relationship with his stereotypical New York City girlfriend, played by Zoë Kravitz. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film is engaging, fast-paced, graphic…
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“A Minecraft Movie” flint and stole my sweet and precious time
When the Lumière Brothers opened the first movie theaters in turn-of-the-century Paris, do you think they could have seen this coming? When George Méliès wrote and directed “A Trip to the Moon” in 1902, do you think it occurred to him that we could end up here? When Victor Flemming pioneered color cinema with…
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John Mulaney pushes boundaries in “Everybody’s Live”
Comedian John Mulaney returned to Netflix with a live series that makes an abstract painting of what we know to be a late-night talk show. “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney” is a spunky, off-beat series featuring hilarious celebrity guests and eye-opening alternative musical performances. Overall, watching it is a good time. Mulaney is most…
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Magic mirror on the wall, what is the worst movie of all?
87 years after the original “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” premiered in 1938, Disney released a live action “Snow White” on March 21, 2025. The film was highly anticipated, as much controversy surrounded the cast and the choices and changes made in terms of the plot. However, I tried to go into the…
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Ariana Grande’s new album leads listeners to “brighter days ahead”
Nearly a year after Ariana Grande released “eternal sunshine,” “eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” was officially dropped on March 28, 2025. With a total of 19 songs and listening time of 55 minutes, this album is perfect for getting ready on a calm spring morning. Growing up, I loved dancing and singing to…
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“Sunrise on the Reaping” exceeded my expectations
The highly anticipated “Hunger Games” prequel, “Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins blew me out of the water. Similar to other “Hunger Games” books, the novel started out slow but soon picked up with new characters and insane plot twists. This novel dives deeper into the familiar character Haymitch, illustrating his origin story.…
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“Adolescence” makes me fear having children
Shame is one of the most powerful human emotions. Shame can manifest in many ways and often coexists with a sense of rejection. According to the American Psychological Association, experiencing rejection can often cause someone to spiral into violence. “If someone’s primary concern is to reassert a sense of control, he or she may…