Last weekend, the film "Act of Valor" took the No. 1 spot at the box office with an estimated $24.7 million. The movie, featuring real U.S. Navy SEALs, is a fictional account inspired by true events that take place in various regions of the world. Read more...
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March 2, 12:07 am
Patriotism fuels war film’s success
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February 27, 11:48 pm
Remote Life: Television shows battle against busy schedules
It's that time of the quarter. Week eight has arrived, the midterm madness has slowed and it's the short lull before the end of the quarter sprint. Read more...
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BONES: Brennan (Emily Deschanel, R) and Booth (David Boreanaz, L) adjust to their new life as an expectant couple in "The Memories in the Shallow Grave" Season Seven premiere of BONES airing Thursday, Nov. 3 (9:00-10:00 ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Beth Dubber/FOX
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February 27, 10:43 am
B-Sides: _TV needs a purely music channel; hopefully Sean “˜Diddy’ Combs’ Revolt will fill this void_
“Revolutionary" is an interesting little word. It's quite the lofty idea, but it seems to be used for far more than it should be. Yesterday, I had a milkshake that was so good it was revolutionary. No I didn't; a milkshake can't be revolutionary "“ neither can a new restaurant or method of brewing coffee. Read more...
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February 20, 11:57 pm
Remote Life: Markings at Bunche Hall incite togetherness among avid TV show fans
If you're not a fan of the shows "Sherlock," "Doctor Who" or "Game of Thrones," you might have walked by the chalk writings at Bunche Hall without giving them much thought. Read more...
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The columns outside of Bunche Hall are one of a few locations on campus that have been marked with writings that tie in with the show “Sherlock.”
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February 16, 1:01 am
Miniature magic: Melnitz Movies, Terasaki Center to present monthly Japanese film series
Being a few inches tall has never before been such a tall order. In the Japanese animated film "The Secret World of Arrietty," Arrietty and her family have to find a way to surmount the problems associated with their size, while still remaining hidden from the humans living above them. Read more...
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February 14, 12:05 am
“˜Dirty Looks’ connects filmmakers across coasts
Tonight, the Hammer Museum will be screening a film series titled "Dirty Looks: Long Distance Love Affairs." The group of films are part of a New York-based roaming screening series that couples East and West Coast queer experimental filmmakers of the past and present. Read more...
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Courtesy of JONESY
“Dirty Looks: Long Distance Love Affairs” will feature the work of artist and filmmaker Jonesy. One of his pieces is the five-minute long “Beauty Must Suffer,” which was created in 2010 in color and with sound.
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February 14, 12:00 am
Remote Life: Going to the movies a better date choice than watching TV
What better day for me to write about television than Valentine's Day. I love TV, and Valentine's Day is all about love, right? But the more I thought about the mechanics of Valentine's Day and dating in general, the two seemed less and less compatible. Read more...
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Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams star in the romance film, “The Vow.” Films, more than television shows, seem to be be a better date activity.