In September 2009, world-renowned fashion designer Tom Ford made his directorial debut with the Academy Award–nominated drama “A Single Man,” which went on to win the GLAAD Media Award for …
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Entertainment
Review: Emily Blunt Saves ‘The Girl on the Train’ from Becoming a Trainwreck
by Noah Orentby Noah OrentWith the fall season in full swing, the time has come for major movie studios to release their more coveted films and prepare for the battle royale that is the …
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It is very rare that a preteen chess prodigy takes the world by storm, but that is exactly what Phiona Mutesi did. Her journey to becoming a national champion and …
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EntertainmentTV Shows & Movies
Review: Solid Performances Fail to Save Snowden Biopic
by Noah Orentby Noah OrentThree journalists sit in a Hong Kong hotel room with an individual who possesses inside information, documenting illegal wiretapping practices. One of the journalists turns on a shoulder camcorder, asking …
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In his sixth feature film, “Marguerite,” French director, writer and producer Xavier Giannoli creates a story that toes the line between comedy and tragedy despite its imperfections. Loosely inspired by …
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On the night of Feb. 18, 1952, a T-2 oil tanker en route from New Orleans to Boston was ripped in half by a major storm system, leaving more than …