May 1, 2008 | Despite consistent failure and a petition against him to stop cinematic travesties, Uwe Boll continues to make films. Staff Writer Ryan Bryant walks through the director’s history and the current controversy around him.
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Apr 24, 2008 | A beautiful princess, a lavish castle and a three-headed dragon aren’t exactly things you’d find in Ithaca, N.Y., but that didn’t stop ABC Family from using our little college town as the setting of its newest original movie, “Princess.” Staff Writer Andy Swift takes a critical eye to the film, particularly noting the hilarious differences between the real Ithaca and the one onscreen.
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Apr 17, 2008 | Lavish parties with deformed Hapsburgs. Alec Baldwin. Dancing environmental mascots. Tina Fey. Seinfeld Vision. Foxy boxing. Staff Writer Alexandra Palombo explains how the list fits together.


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Apr 10, 2008 | From “City of Men” to “Honeydripper,” The Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF) brought many talked-about films to Ithaca. Staff Writer Mike Spreter discusses “Chop Shop,” a film that provides a bleak look into New York City.
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Apr 3, 2008 | Since its premiere in 1992, MTV’s “The Real World” has been one of the most consistently popular, albeit predictable, reality shows on television. Staff Writer Andy Swift looks ahead at the show’s upcoming 20th season, which will unite a new group of strangers in the dramatic capital of the world: Hollywood.
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Mar 27, 2008 | The television business is a nasty one, and good ratings don’t always reflect good television. Such was the case with CBS’s critically acclaimed “Jericho,” which has been canceled not once, but twice. Staff Writer Alexandra Palombo explores why some of television’s best shows get yanked off the air.


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Mar 20, 2008 | TV’s newest miniseries throws viewers back to Revolutionary times. Senior writer Harry Shuldman takes a look at HBO’s rendition of the life of “John Adams.”
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Mar 6, 2008 | Whether you realize it or not, a good theme song is as crucial to the success of a TV show as smart writing and interesting characters — OK, it’s not quite that important, but it is at least largely responsible for setting the tone of the show. This week, Staff Writer Andy Swift mourns the loss of the TV theme song, as most shows these days are doing away with it entirely.
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Feb 28, 2008 | FX’s “Dirt,” an over-the-top look at the world of celebrity journalism — if you can call it that — is preparing to embark on its second season. The ever-obnoxious Parents Television Council referred to the show as “yet another distasteful offering from the FX network.” That’s exactly why Staff Writer Andy Swift thinks you should love it.
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Feb 21, 2008 | He’s got a sculpted body, golden complexion and stands a staggering … 13.5 inches tall. The Oscars air this Sunday, and Staff Writer Alexandra
Palombo is taking a pre-show stroll down the red carpet.


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