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Film & Television

Thursday, December 16, 2021

‘Being the Ricardos’ wasn’t easy: Aaron Sorkin reveals feel-good sitcom’s thorny reality

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The strange jumps through time and space hinder the buildup of tension, and the writing throughout the film is never able to evoke as much emotion or suspense as it tries to.
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Football

Thursday, December 31, 2020
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Cal offensive lineman Jake Curhan declares for 2021 NFL draft

After five seasons in blue and gold, Cal offensive lineman Jake Curhan will say his goodbye to Memorial Stadium and take his talents to the next level, according to a tweet from the right tackle on New Year’s Eve.
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Bear Bytes

Monday, October 26, 2020
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NBA vs. WNBA: Who had a better season in the bubble?

There were plenty of successes and drawbacks to the bubble format the NBA and WNBA used this past season. Here are some of them.
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Bear Bytes

Thursday, July 23, 2020
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Pursuit of happiness, through gambling: ‘30 for 30’ volume 1, episode 6 recap

Sports commentator Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder’s life on and off camera is documented with his incredible rise to fame until his rapid drop-off.
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Streaming Diaries

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

‘The tribe has spoken’: ‘Survivor’ should be your next obsession

I’ve drawn upon my “Survivor” studies in order to compile a (spoiler-free) list of, in my opinion, some of the show’s most compelling seasons.
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Culture Shot

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Emmys campaigning: Just another season in Los Angeles

Although there is tentative proof as to whether high-budget awards campaigning correlates to the number of golden statues won, there is something to be said about the new type of publicity shows get with viral campaigns.
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Culture Shot

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Exploring the history of ‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture’ on its 40th anniversary

When “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” opened, it was a box office hit, showing that the years of the former television series’ syndication had gradually built up a loyal following. 
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Culture Shot

Tuesday, July 16, 2019
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2019-20 TV season pilot watch, the rankings: CBS

CBS’s fall slate is looking to diversify. So here’s a look, from best to worst, of CBS’s upcoming shows.
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Culture

Friday, September 28, 2018
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Preserving the pages: Why Berkeley’s independent bookstores are thriving

Despite the rising influence of corporate businesses, Berkeley remains a vibrant place of rich culture and history — a place with character encapsulated by the still-flourishing independent bookstore scene.
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Film & Television

Sunday, September 16, 2018

The Daily Californian Arts guide to what will, should and could win the 70th annual Emmy Awards

We are presently in a golden age of television. It would be nearly impossible for one person to sort through all of the television at our fingertips and decide what is or isn’t the best. This is where the Emmy Awards come in.
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