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06/05/2024

Is your watchlist running dry? Need some inspo for a Monday movie night? We’ve compiled a list of 5 lists (we love lists!) from Letterboxd to get you going. Whether you seek something visually interesting or films similar to your comfort watches, we got you!

With so much content available on streaming services, people often are overwhelmed by choice. Here are five themed lists to make that decision easier.

23/03/2024

21/03/2024

Ask anyone about lunchboxes and they'll tell you it's kid's stuff. Not so. A lunchbox is as adult as a wallet, purse, even your credit score.

20/03/2024

University of Maryland is having a serious Greek Life problem, so they decided to shut down all of their chapters. Many students are upset but it could be the best thing for the school and its students.

Fraternities and sororities are constantly in the news for hazing rituals and trouble with alcohol use. Does the presence of Greek life cause more issues than it solves?

20/03/2024

Along with his SAG win for his role in Max's The Last Of Us, has been added to the cast of the upcoming (magic number) fourth iteration of Fantastic Four. But what makes this daddy the perfect Mr. Fantastic?

Pedro Pascal has recently been announced as the new actor for Mr. Fantastic in the upcoming “Fantastic Four” reboot; will he be able to compensate for the preceding 19 years of disappointment?

18/03/2024

Your new favorite group is the Bilbao-based rock group Airú. The is sincere and fun, with notes of electronica and surf rock, and a dash of R&B.
We got to sit down with the group as they played across Austin, TX during .

The Spanish rock band, Airú, transcends with a hopeful energy and quiet optimism on their first U.S. Tour.

11/03/2024

after over a decade in the game, unravels on 'eternal sunshine.' here are our 5 favorite tracks. https://studybreaks.com/culture/music/music-music/five-best-songs-from-ariana-grandes-eternal-sunshine/

07/03/2024

Black Twitter, Fire Island and Competitive Cheerleading all find their place at SXSW 2024.

Black Twitter, DCOM-inspired horror, gay beaches and Ayo Edebiri. SXSW 2024 has the film for you!

04/03/2024

With the advent of TikTok and Instagram, more and more poets are carving a space for the once inaccessible artform of verse.

From Micropoems to Spoken Word, social media sites like Instagram and TikTok is redefining what it means to consume modern poetry.

01/03/2024

The main character in My Year of Rest and Relaxation is a symbol of privilege in a world of dismay.
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A Book Review of My Year Of Rest and Relaxation” by Ottessa Moshfegh and the novel’s lasting effect.

01/03/2024

Hollywood came and Elvis followed! How does this small mermaid park in Florida appeal to its residents and beyond? Visit Weeki Wachi with us!
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A brief history on the roadside attraction that brought mermaids, Hollywood and Elvis to Florida.

29/02/2024

How does casual listening to murder trials desensitize us?
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True Crime television and podcasts have popped up everywhere. What is this doing for our empathetic approach to these real life horrors?

29/02/2024

The Criterion Collection has its merits and belongs in your library.
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As digital streaming services dominate over DVDs, the Criterion Collection attempts to keep the physical media market alive.

29/02/2024

Emily Henry's star is on the rise. What makes the author so appealing?

With a spot on the New York Times Best Sellers and film adaptations, we explore what makes Emily Henry’s books appealing and popular.

29/02/2024

Bluey! What's got the world obsessed with this 6-year-old dog and her rambunctious family?

The fun-loving blue heeler and her sister, Bingo, have taken the hearts of millions across the world. But what's the obsession with 'Bluey'?

29/02/2024

Moving out for the first time? Here are some tips for making those first steps to your independent life.

Congratulations! You've made the executive decision to get your own place! What comes next?

29/02/2024

The cuisine of Palestine is a reflection of the loving culture and rich resources that its people care for lovingly.
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An ode to the flavors of Palestine, a culture exemplified through their soulful cooking and heartfelt social traditions.

29/02/2024

Taylor Swift's masterwork "Blank Space" turns 10 years old this year. But would this have even happened without Britney Spears' "Piece of Me"?
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Taylor Swift found herself in a somewhat similar position to Spears’ mid-2000s public scrutiny.

29/02/2024

Rachel Zegler is just an example of how social conditioning disallows women from being complicated public figures.

The persistent undercurrent of patriarchal influence in Hollywood and the societal tendency to scrutinize successful women.

28/02/2024

The music was bumping, the drinks were flowing, and the stunts were outlandish. Fresh off the massive success of "Born This Way," Lady Gaga's third album, "ARTPOP" was a messy, gritty, and oddly brief era for Gaga.
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Exploring Gaga’s commercial “failure,” "ARTPOP" by going "behind the burqa," a decade after its release.

28/02/2024

Has the overexposure of sampling killed music? Or are we simply in a renaissance of the classical artform?
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Beyoncé can do it. Kanye has done it. Olivia does it. What are the pitfalls and successes of sampling music? Should we embrace it as an art?

28/02/2024

Both Beyoncé and Taylor are gearing up for a stellar 2024 with BOTH releasing albums this year—Beyoncé's "Renaissance: Act II" and Taylor's "The Tortured Poets Department". Let's take a look back at their spectacular, game-changing 2023.

Both veteran entertainers broke into new levels of popularity and success with their mammoth tours and film releases.

28/02/2024

Beyond breaking KPop records across the globe, SVT is also introducing the world to the power of contemporary dance in an accessible way.

Contemporary KPop choreographies are helping open more people up to the genre

28/02/2024

What makes the original grumpy cat (RIP OG Tardar Sauce) so appealing? From a rough start in the Chicago Sun-Times to the latest blockbuster attempt, "The Garfield Movie," why do we keep laying out the lasagna for this lazy feline?
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After a decline in popularity around the early 2000s, Garfield made an ironic internet comeback, only to end up with a genuine fanbase in the 2020s.