This post was updated Feb. 1 at 8:03 p.m. This season, winter chill meets video game thrill. As the frost sets in, gaming enthusiasts can escape the cold with a retreat into the digital universe. Read more...
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Arts Columns
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January 24, 3:58 pm
Second Take: The obsession with celebrity relationships is getting out of hand
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 7:58 p.m. The public’s unhealthy obsession with celebrity relationships is nothing new. On Sept. 24, 12-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift was spotted cheering Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as his team defeated the Chicago Bears. Read more...
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January 23, 12:55 pm
Book preview: Winter releases bring rhapsodic romance and posthumous publication
This post was updated Jan. 23 at 7:38 p.m. Winter reads will undoubtedly warm bookworms’ hearts. As temperatures fall, excitement for new books rises. From thrilling heists to touching romance, this season brings a blizzard of enthralling stories that will sweep bibliophiles off their feet. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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January 19, 3:31 pm
Music preview: Green Day’s political rock and J.Lo’s comeback heat up winter season
This post was updated Jan. 21 at 8:03 p.m. Mirrorballs and metaphors mark this season’s music scene. With the advent of a new year comes the time for reflection and renovation. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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January 17, 3:55 pm
TV preview: Five upcoming shows to start watching this winter
This post was updated Jan. 17 at 9:53 p.m. This winter’s television releases are cooler than ice. As a chill traverses the air, a new slate of sensational shows will be reaching the small screen. Read more...
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January 13, 7:51 pm
Second Take: Historical dramas prefer to preserve neo-aristocracy, romanticize ruling class
This post was updated Jan. 15 at 7:48 p.m. For a Hollywood bathed in privilege, it’s far too easy to romanticize the glamour of history. Recent years have brought about a wave of historical dramas depicting clashes between aristocratic convention and revolutionary upheaval, with Sir Ridley Scott’s 2023 biopic “Napoleon” and Netflix’s Emmy-nominated historical series “The Crown” serving as just two recent examples. Read more...
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January 13, 7:50 pm
Emmys 2024: Consideration of speculative fiction genres will maintain magic of award shows
This post was updated Jan. 15 at 7:56 p.m. The Television Academy’s limited recognition of speculative fiction is far from magical. With the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards airing Monday, fans of the genre may be watching the ceremony in bittersweet spirits. Read more...
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