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Film & Television

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

‘Don’t Look Up’ attempts satire, nearly misses

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The film is delightfully comedic, weaving together elements of romance and comfort even in its darkest moments. Despite trifling its tone, the film’s core narrative is effective and solid enough for an audience to inevitably root for its mishmash group of heroes. 
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Film & Television

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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‘Nightmare Alley’ is heavy on panache, light on subtlety

With an inflated run time of two and a half hours, it’s inevitable that some of del Toro’s themes would resonate. Unfortunately, many of them fall short of the target in “Nightmare Alley.”
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Arts Awards, Film & Television

Thursday, December 3, 2020
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The Daily Californian’s Arts Awards: Television of 2020

With Taylor-Joy’s gazing eyes and sharp wits pounding through the screen, the audience is transported to the front row of her countless intense chess matches. If you ever thought chess was boring, “The Queen’s Gambit” will surely convince you otherwise.
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Film & Television

Thursday, July 16, 2020
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‘Stateless’ is gripping, nuanced story of refugee detention centers

“Stateless” ultimately humanizes a subject that has been the center of scathing political battles for decades.
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Film & Television

Monday, April 20, 2020

‘Mrs. America’ brings to life a fascinating chapter in feminist history

Hulu released just the first three episodes of “Mrs. America,” a show that follows the 1970s movement to pass the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which is a proposed piece of legislation — it remains unpassed today — designed to guarantee legal rights for Americans regardless of sex.
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College Life

Monday, April 13, 2020

Quiz: Which Saoirse Ronan movie should you watch?

In honor of Saoirse Ronan’s 26th birthday, we at the Clog have cooked up a quiz to help you determine which of the four-time Oscar-nominated actress’s films to watch.
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Fashion

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Golden Globes 2020: Best and worst dressed

The 77th Golden Globes had its fair share of stars wearing the best (and the worst) from a variety of extremely talented designers and stylists.
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Film & Television

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ paints glossy portrait of the artist in uneven adaptation

What results is a largely uneven adaptation that places its entire weight on its lead actress, Cate Blanchett, missing out on what made the book so appealing.
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Film & Television

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Eli Roth’s ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’ is a surprisingly joyful ode to oddness

“The House with a Clock in Its Walls” is a pure delight: sweet and overly indulgent, propelled by a strong sense of 1950s nostalgia and joy. While you may feel a little bloated by the end, who cares when you had so much fun stuffing your face getting there?
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Film & Television

Saturday, June 9, 2018

‘Ocean’s 8’ stars steal scenes, jewelry in entertaining but unmemorable spinoff

While the pacing might not always work, these eight women do — each bringing expertise and a general sense of fun to their two-dimensional characters.
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