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"Taken 2" another world
By Temi Ibirogba | Oct. 8, 2012, 6:08 p.m. | In Movies »
While critics were initially skeptical to a sequel of the "Taken," Director Olivier Megaton manages to recreate the intensity of the first film.
All "Perks," no problems
By Sarika Ramaswamy | Oct. 1, 2012, 8:12 p.m. | In Movies »
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" transforms you from a wallflower into one of the "misfit toys" that befriend Charlie (Logan Lerman) in this different, darker take on the classic coming-of-age story.
Couch Potato: "Revolution," the new "Fringe"
By Janvi Raichura | Sept. 29, 2012, 6:03 p.m. | In Television »
As the Sci-Fi TV show "Fringe," created by J.J. Abrams, enters its final season, fans may be feeling a little bittersweet.
The Blair Boogie: A double dose of G.O.O.D music
By Mimi Verdonk | Sept. 28, 2012, 6:10 p.m. | In Music »
Less than two weeks later, "Cruel Summer” came out, a compilation between Jay-Z's Def Jam Records and Getting Out Our Dreams (G.O.O.D) Music, Kanye West's label.
Couch Potato: Jess and the gang return for another "adorkable" season
By Caroline Gabriel | Sept. 22, 2012, 6:33 p.m. | In Television »
Everyone can stop recording old episodes of "New Girl" and put an end to watching reruns, because the show is back!
The Blair Boogie: A revolution of dance and cultural diffusion
By Lily Gates | Sept. 21, 2012, 9:33 p.m. | In Music »
Forget YOLO, it's all about Korean Pop (K-Pop) artist PSY's motto: Dress classy, dance cheesy.
We love television: 2012 Emmy Predictions
By Temi Ibirogba, Hannah Lynn | Sept. 21, 2012, 6:07 p.m. | In Television »
This Sunday, Jimmy Kimmel will host the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards on ABC. Here's a list of our winner predictions.
Blair alum makes it big with "Brooklyn"
By Aanchal Johri | Sept. 17, 2012, 12:57 p.m. | In Music »
Blair '01 graduate Sean Cooney's song "Brooklyn" hit 18th on the AC40 music chart on Friday. "Brooklyn" is the first track off of Cooney's latest album, "The Last Thing I Heard Before the Zombie Apocalypse."
Couch Potato: "X Factor" loses its " Voice" in season premiere
By Sam Lewando | Sept. 15, 2012, 10:28 p.m. | In Television »
For the last 10 years, American Idol has dominated television-singing competitions in the U.S. However, in 2011 the pressure rose from "The Voice" and the "X Factor."
The Blair Boogie: Alum is back in the spotlight
By Emma Yeager | Sept. 14, 2012, 11:22 p.m. | In Music »
Eric Hutchinson isn't your typical singer-songwriter. He walked away from a major label, self-released his second album and saw it skyrocket onto iTunes' Top Ten most-downloaded. And he's a Blair alum.
HealthChips: Easy as Pie
By Grace Hill | Sept. 13, 2012, 7:15 p.m. | In Recipes »
While sleep is an essential step towards surviving the rest of this year, diet during particularly stressful weeks can improve overall well-being and even grades.
This picture is not worth a thousand "Words"
By Grace Hill | Sept. 10, 2012, 6:08 p.m. | In Movies »
Despite stellar acting from an easily recognizable cast, the poor storyline of "The Words" weakens the film and keeps it from pacing naturally.
Couch Potato: A Community of Whovians
By Janvi Raichura | Sept. 8, 2012, 10:32 p.m. | In Television »
There are over 500 television shows that play every day all over the world. Recently, British TV in particular has become popular in the U.S. One show that has created an increasingly large American fan base is "Doctor Who."
The Blair Boogie: the boys are back
By Mimi Verdonk | Sept. 7, 2012, 9:09 a.m. | In Music »
"Backstreet's back, all right." They said it in 1998 and they're saying it almost a decade and a half later. You heard it folks, the Backstreet Boys are in, fact, back. But wait. Don't cue the teenage, or in this case thirty-something-year-old, obsessed fans quite yet.
A new way for Green Day
By Caroline Gabriel | Sept. 5, 2012, 9:02 p.m. | In Music »
If one tunes to MTV on Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. they will see numerous current artists and bands performing live at this year's Video Music Awards (VMAs). Among them, Green Day will be performing for their fifth time ever at the VMAs.
"You better redneckognize!"
By Hannah Lynn, Stacy Mathew | Sept. 3, 2012, 9:02 p.m. | In Television »
Televisions across America were blessed this summer with TLC's new reality show, "Here comes Honey Boo Boo." If you have not heard of this little wonder, then it's time to stop being so active and just be a couch potato for a minute...or thirty.
Fall TV preview: the good and the bad
By Janvi Raichura | Sept. 1, 2012, 4:29 p.m. | In Television »
Television takes up so much time, so we're here to review the top shows this fall.
"The Apparition" makes fleeting impact
By Lily Gates | Aug. 27, 2012, 3:25 a.m. | In Movies »
Although Tom Felton is in "The Apparition," you'll wish you had a portkey from "Harry Potter" so you can apparate away from this terrible movie.
"The Expendables 2" is spent
By Emma Yeager | Aug. 21, 2012, 10:28 a.m. | In Movies »
Though "The Expendables 2" appears to have it all – an all-star cast and a big budget for explosions – the movie succumbs to the run-of-the-mill with dull one-liners and an out-dated plot.
"Legacy" lives up to predecessors
By Sam Lewando | Aug. 13, 2012, 10:24 p.m. | In Movies »
Despite taking on a larger role in the "Bourne" franchise, director and writer Tony Gilroy, who also co-wrote the first three films, manages to create a very cohesive storyline that bridges the five-year gap from the original "Bourne" trilogy very well. "The Bourne Legacy" serves as not just an extension of Jason Bourne's story, but also offers a different perspective on the contents of the trilogy.
A "Revolution" worth witnessing
By Urvi Banerjee | July 31, 2012, 1:33 p.m. | In Movies »
With its captivating choreography, awe-inspiring effects and heartfelt acting, "Step Up Revolution" promises to stun existing fans of the franchise and newcomers alike. Although the film echoes the storylines of previous installments, the more grown-up feel of this movie and its featured type of dancing—flash mobs—brings something new to the mix.
The Dark Knight (Surp)rises
By Aanchal Johri | July 21, 2012, 1:37 a.m. | In Movies »
If Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy was a novel, the entire final movie would be the stifling climax. From a somber start to a gripping end, award winning director Christopher Nolan promises that as the Dark Knight rises, so will the hair on the back of your neck.
Much to like about "People Like Us"
By Grace Hill | July 8, 2012, 1:08 a.m. | In Movies »
DreamWorks Studios produced the drama "People Like Us" on a relatively small scale, with a budget of only 16 million dollars, and in some ways it feels like an indie movie. Despite its convoluted storyline and star-studded cast, the movie has realistic characters with complex personalities and expressed a heartfelt message about family relationships.
LMFAO: Not sorry for party rocking
By Melodi Anahtar, Marjorie Fuchs | July 5, 2012, 9:21 p.m. | In Music »
LMFAO - the neon-clad uncle-nephew duo behind "Party Rock" and "Sexy and I Know It" - brought its ridiculous fun to Fairfax, VA, on June 25, with a crew of back up dancers, inflatable toys and over-the-top theatrics. With one club beat blending into the next, the music wasn't all that memorable, but the two certainly knew how to put on a show and made for a entertaining night.
An impressive, "Brave" heroine
By Sarika Ramaswamy | June 24, 2012, 7:57 p.m. | In Movies »
Pixar bravely introduces a host of firsts, including its first fairytale and its first heroine in its new animated hit, "Brave." Following in the trend of shying away from the classic damsel-in-distress, the movie's independent and fierce princess immediately promises a very different fairytale with unique characters that moviegoers have come to expect from Pixar.
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