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“How to Get Away With Murder” kills in season two midseason premiere

“How to Get Away With Murder” kills in season two midseason premiere

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia February 12, 2016

If “How to Get Away With Murder” has one problem, it’s that there’s too much going on. Threads from last season are still spilling over into season two, even in the midseason premiere, and each...

Despite beautiful cinematography and strong performances from the cast, Hail, Caesar! wilts due to a weak plot and undeveloped characters.

“Hail, Caesar” is a flawed love letter to Old Hollywood

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter February 12, 2016

The Coen brothers have left a significant mark on the arts and entertainment industry with many films ranging from “Fargo,” “The Big Lebowski” and “No Country for Old Men” to name a few of...

Film fest showcases international environmentalism

Alex Tomazic, Staff Reporter February 12, 2016

On Saturday, Feb. 6, a sold-out crowd of 500 community members packed into the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH) to celebrate the natural environment and shed light on the challenges it faces....

“Agent Carter” pulls a heist with some help in ‘The Atomic Job’

“Agent Carter” pulls a heist with some help in ‘The Atomic Job’

Eddie Kerekes, Staff Reporter February 10, 2016

Last week I mentioned how the strength of individual episodes would depend on the minor characters and the actors’ portrayals of them. Lo and behold, ‘The Atomic Job’ pushed the minor characters...

“The Shannara Chronicles’” storyline is becoming increasingly more interesting

“The Shannara Chronicles’” storyline is becoming increasingly more interesting

Sierra Cotton, Staff Reporter February 10, 2016

The more I watch “The Shannara Chronicles,” the more impressed I get with MTV and the more drawn in I am. The CGI elements are excellently displayed and the New Zealand scenery just adds for a great...

“Chicago Fire” ‘All Hard Parts’ Review: The end of the unnecessary drama is near

“Chicago Fire” ‘All Hard Parts’ Review: The end of the unnecessary drama is near

Sierra Cotton, Staff Reporter February 10, 2016

Last night’s episode of “Chicago Fire” started with a person I am rather tired of hearing about: Chilli (Dora Madison). Much of the past season has been centered around the drama Chilli has been...

The show has recaptured its nostalgia but not its originality in the Fox reboot.

“The X-Files” hasn’t aged well

Michael Wu, Staff Reporter February 5, 2016

“The X-Files,” FOX’s seminal sci-fi hit, returned for its 10th season with its first batch of new episodes since it went off the air in 2002. As should be expected after a 14 year break, “The X-Files”...

Film festival highlights environmental challenges

Alex Tomazic, Contributing Reporter February 5, 2016

The 14th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival is making a stop in Cleveland on its tour of the United States. The festival, which took place early last month in Nevada City, California, is exhibiting its...

‘Smoke and Mirrors’ reveals “Agent Carter”’s past

‘Smoke and Mirrors’ reveals “Agent Carter”’s past

Eddie Kerekes, Staff Reporter February 3, 2016

The most recent episode of “Agent Carter” comes on the heels of the ‘big’ reveal that Whitney Frost (Wynn Everett) is the real brains behind Isodyne Industries. This time around, instead of projecting...

“The Shannara Chronicles” gives “Lord of the Rings” vibes

“The Shannara Chronicles” gives “Lord of the Rings” vibes

Sierra Cotton, Staff Reporter February 3, 2016

MTV’s new show “The Shannara Chronicles” is delivering high fantasy that I never expected to come from the network. The visuals and graphics never stop amazing me. MTV clearly saved a large part...

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