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In with the old, out with the new

“That’s what the present is. It’s a little unsatisfying, because life’s a little unsatisfying,” Owen Wilson’s Gil explains to his 1920s-era love interest near the end of Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris. After longing to live in the “golden age” of early twentieth-century Paris for most of the film, Gil comes to realize his nostalgic escapism is more a threat than a source of salvation, as it hinders his potential for personal progress and genuine contentment. If 2011 is any indication, then Hollywood seems to be suffering from a similar outbreak of nostalgia.


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'World'-class '90s teen sitcom stands the test of time

It’s no secret growing up is often confusing and frustrating, but what better way to spend those awkward years between Barney and Desperate Housewives than with our dear friends Cory Matthews (Ben Savage), Topanga Lawrence (Danielle Fishel), Shawn Hunter (Rider Strong) and, of course, Mr. Feeny (William Daniels)? Boy Meets World was one of the defining shows of our generation.


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'The Artist,' 'Hugo' win big at Oscars

Host Billy Crystal summed up this year's Oscars perfectly when he quipped, "Nothing takes the sting out of these tough economic times like watching a bunch of millionaires giving golden statues to each other!" Yet another awards season has come and gone, and yet another audience has sat through Hollywood's so-called "greatest night" during the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Broadcast Sunday night, the show was off to an ominous start even before the red carpets rolled out, due in large part to Brett Ratner's controversy-fueled resignation from being the show's producer, and Eddie Murphy's last-minute ditch from his hosting duties.


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A sure smash: Super Mash Bros

Super Mash Bros. only do one thing - they make mash-ups. But what they do, they do phenomenally. Arguably the best mash-up artist out there (sorry Girl Talk), Super Mash Bros.


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Going Mad

After almost a year and a half of waiting, Don Draper fans across the country finally get a fix of television's favorite corporate mogul.


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A not so

Imagine you live in a hippie commune. Now imagine this commune is filled with some of the strangest and most annoying people on the planet ... and some of them are naked.


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Hoos Spelling
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Indieheads is one of many Contracted Independent Organizations at the University dedicated to music, though it stands out to students for many reasons. Indieheads President Brian Tafazoli describes his experience and involvement in Indieheads over the years, as well as the impact that the organization has had on his personal and musical development.