Pop Culture
When Ellen DeGeneres took the post of daytime talk show host, the move seemed appropriate, if not the best option available.
Marianna Faynshteyn
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Frost/Nixon' freezes up during transition from stage
The title of Frost/Nixon, the Ron Howard-directed, Brian Grazer-produced movie based on the play recently featured on Broadway, concisely summarizes the play's plot.
HTG sweeps away audience with 'Inherit the Wind'
Frankly, I was prompted to go to Hillel Theater Group's production of Inherit the Wind because of a class-related obligation to do so.
Pop Culture
This past week, Senator McCain attempted to pull some last-minute voter-appeal by appearing on Saturday Night Live.
Pop Culture
The most recent Saturday Night Live reached a milestone, but it was not one that is represented in ratings, anniversaries or celebrities-this achievement was far more subtle.
Glossary' explores the art of idling
As college students, procrastinating, slacking and activities of that ilk come naturally. But what about dawdling or idling?
Pop Culture
This week lacks a single prominent pop culture story, so here instead is a series of unrelated pop culture events, most of which have little to no importance (even less so than usual). Earlier this week, Heather Locklear was caught driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
Pop Culture
This year's Emmy Awards marked its 60th year on television, which is kind of special, I guess. It has passed its golden anniversary and hasn't quite reached the three-quarter-of-a-century mark, so there's some hullabaloo, but not enough to warrant everyone's attendance (namely the Brits: Dame Judi, Tom Wilkinson and Hugh Laurie, among others).This year, to highlight the way that mainstream television is embracing reality TV, the five hosts who were nominated for "Best Host of a Reality Competition"--Tom Bergeron, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Jeff Probst and Ryan Seacrest--were all equally bestowed with the title "Emmy Host," an unfortunate decision, really.
Risqué role for Fanning
It is in fashion in Hollywood to fawn over precocious child stars with ample potential. Case in point: Dakota Fanning.
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David Duchovny of X-Files and Californication fame has reportedly entered rehab for sex addiction.
Boston’s West End: The spirit of a neighborhood destroyed
Jewish students are not a monolith. Brandeis must stop treating us like one.
Doxxing has no place at Brandeis
A local Waltham organization works to uphold democracy
Paige Bueckers: A Special Talent