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Film & Television

Monday, July 25, 2022

Bursting with empathy, sincerity, ‘Ms. Marvel’ steals hearts

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As the titular Ms. Marvel, Khan shines as a brand-new heroine struggling to navigate maturity, just as her creators are doing the same.
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Film & Television

Thursday, July 14, 2022
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MCU magic short-circuits in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Overproduced and uninspired, “Thor: Love and Thunder” isn’t unseating anyone’s favorite Marvel movie any time soon.
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Film & Television

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight’ artfully twists reality

While Marvel cinema typically centers on an external conflict between hero and villain, “Moon Knight” focuses on a mental battle of self-love and worth.
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College Life

Sunday, July 25, 2021
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Which Marvel character you are based on your zodiac sign

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is back in full swing, thanks to theaters reopening in time for “Black Widow.” Find which MCU character fits your zodiac sign!
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College Life

Sunday, July 18, 2021
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How to channel your inner Black Widow

I was lucky enough to watch Black Widow kick butt on the big screen, and I felt inspired to be as courageous and tough as her in my daily life.
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Film & Television

Friday, April 9, 2021
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‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ lets former Marvel sidekicks shine

Where “WandaVision” took full advantage of its TV format, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” has a more uneasy relationship with the medium, reading mostly as an extended “Captain America” movie.
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Film & Television

Monday, February 8, 2021
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‘WandaVision’ turns Marvel’s water into wine with charming homage to classic television

“WandaVision” is a wonderfully acted, fascinating and sometimes delightful series, albeit one that occasionally suffers from a reluctance to depart from its parent franchise. 
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Welcome Bears 2019

Monday, August 19, 2019

Top fictional characters who left their mark on UC Berkeley

Let’s give a hearty “Go Bears” to UC Berkeley’s famous fictional alumni and faculty from some of the most iconic books, movies and television series.
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Culture Shot

Wednesday, July 3, 2019
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Ranking every ‘Spider-Man’ movie before ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’

With “Spider-Man: Far From Home” hitting theaters, it’s only appropriate to look back at the web-slinger’s storied on-screen history and separate the worst from the best.
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Film & Television

Monday, July 1, 2019

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ swings for lighthearted, good-for-all-timezones teen drama 

Aside from a beginning temporarily unraveled by questionable editing choices, “Spider-Man: Far From Home” is able to spin twisty webs of teen romance and superhero drama.
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