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Sept. 11, 2020 4:05 p.m.
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Baby Yoda is not the only thing that makes “The Mandalorian” a memorable addition to the “Star Wars” franchise.
With its wide appeal to hardcore and new “Star Wars” fans alike since launching on Disney+ last November, it is no surprise that the first live-action “Star Wars” series is a contender for a total of 15 Emmys, including outstanding drama series and categories in cinematography, special effects and costumes.
By Drake Gardner
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Sept. 8, 2020 2:13 p.m.Warning: spoilers ahead.
Mulan might have found her true self, but the live-action remake remains a poor “Reflection” of Asian culture and artistry.
Disney’s most recent remake has come a long way since the white-washed 1998 animated version, with the new film featuring an all-Asian cast and some of the biggest names in Chinese cinema.
By Alyson Kong
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Aug. 28, 2020 1:16 p.m.Movie review: ‘Get Duked!’ falls flat with one-dimensional characters, lacks laugh-out-loud moments
“Get Duked!” needs more than just a name change.
Originally titled “Boyz in the Wood,” the 87-minute-long romp from Amazon Studios follows four high schoolers hiking through the Scottish Highlands in pursuit of the Duke of Edinburgh Award – a prestigious youth achievement award founded by the queen of England’s husband.
By Mark Mcgreal
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Aug. 21, 2020 6:16 p.m.Album review: Lecrae chronicles his winding spiritual path in latest album ‘Restoration’
In what may be the final album of his career, Lecrae gave one final sermon on his journey of faith.
Whether it’s a wrong turn or taking a couple steps in the right direction, Lecrae uses each song from “Restoration” to remind the listener that life is often messy and restoration is a long process.
By Samuel In
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Aug. 10, 2020 2:19 p.m.Book review: ‘Midnight Sun’ fails to eclipse problematic points of past ‘Twilight’ novels
Edward Cullen has been 17 for a while – and “Midnight Sun” reveals that even vampires aren’t immune to overindulging in teenage angst.
Stephenie Meyer had set aside the retelling of the first “Twilight” novel from Edward’s perspective in 2008 after the manuscript was leaked.
By Kristin Snyder
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Aug. 7, 2020 2:42 p.m.Album review: Aminé falls below bar set by debut album with incohesive lyrics, theme in ‘Limbo’
Aminé: the sophomore slump’s latest victim.
The Portland, Oregon, rapper, whose 2016 debut single, “Caroline,” put his name on the map, unfortunately flounders in his sophomore effort, “Limbo.” While the release is a pleasant listen, it pinballs around and jerkily ventures through thumping trap beats, languid production and jazzy instrumentals.
By Vivian Xu
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Aug. 4, 2020 3:07 p.m.Stand-up review: Sam Jay’s comedy special brings honest, fresh humor to tough topics
Sam Jay is many things: Black, queer, hilarious and not afraid to drop an F-bomb.
Airing on Tuesday, Jay’s Netflix stand-up comedy special, “Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning,” offers a seamless blend of personal and political comedy that covers topics ranging from global issues like climate change to intimate details of her sex life.
By Hannah Ferguson
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July 31, 2020 4:55 p.m.Album review: Dominic Fike explores journey to fame in genre-bending debut album
Dominic Fike’s debut album is as daring as the question, “What could possibly go wrong?”
At only 34 minutes long, Fike’s debut is short, but it nonetheless cements his place in the music industry as an artist worthy of the attention he has garnered.
By Ashley Kenney
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July 24, 2020 4:43 p.m.Album review: Taylor Swift delivers stunning storytelling in emotionally raw ‘folklore’
Taylor Swift gave fans less than 24 hours to prepare for summer’s most somber soundtrack.
The world woke up to the surprising news of the singer’s eighth studio album “folklore” early Thursday morning.
By Brooke Cuzick
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