Black Box to Great White Way: Darren Criss’ Journey from StarKid to Broadway Star
On a mild yet brisk November evening in 2024, playbill in hand, I stood at the stage door barricades, excitedly
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Netflix’s Adolescence & Radicalization
Adolescence is a four-episode Netflix miniseries that has taken the internet by storm since its release on March 13th. Clips
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Superheroes, Politics, and Daredevil: Born Again
On March 4th, the first two episodes of the much-anticipated revival of Marvel’s Daredevil, Daredevil: Born Again, premiered on Disney+,
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Did Arcane Season Two Stick The Landing?
The final three episodes of Arcane dropped on November 23rd, and suffice to say that many people have very mixed
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The Toneys 2024
Welcome to the first Toneys, Halftone’s year-end awards! To ring in 2024, our three editors, Sophia, Adam, and Dillon, have
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“It’s Everything You Wanted”: Analyzing The Penguin’s Finale
It’s hard to articulate why The Penguin works. On the surface, it’s simply a solid crime drama starring a classic
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Hot Take Tournament
Welcome to Halftone’s first Hot Take Tournament! This Tournament will feature hot takes, unpopular opinions, and pop culture predictions solicited
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Leave Your Umbrella Guns at the Door: The Penguin Episode 1 Review
Can a gangster really be a hero? In a city like Gotham, anything’s possible. Last Thursday, the first episode of
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Great Characters, But Terrible Role Models: Why We Romanticize Anti-Heroes
A protagonist is often associated with a hero or good guy, but the word simply refers to the point-of-view character.
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House of the Dragon Season 2 Review
I’ll admit it: I didn’t watch Game of Thrones. In fact, I’m reading the books so I can be annoying
Read moreNot-So-Terrifying Metal Tube: Connecting Resident Alien to Travel
Babies are right about planes. Yes, they may scream and thrash for hours upon hours on a flight. But who
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The Ones Who Live: The Walking Dead’s Return From The Grave
SPOILERS for: The Walking Dead and The Ones Who Live The Ones Who Live, a 6-episode miniseries follow-up
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I Want To Believe in the X-Files Reboot
Whether or not you’ve seen an episode of The X-Files, you’ve felt its impact. Investigation duos with palpable romantic chemistry,
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I’m Praying for Daredevil: Born Again
Over the past few days, social media has been ablaze with leaks and speculation about Daredevil: Born Again, the much-anticipated
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Scott Pilgrim Scores A Three-Hit Combo With New Series
Would you fight for those you love? How about for a chance at love? Would you agree to fight every
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5 Festive TV Episodes to Watch During the Holidays
With Christmas only a few days away, it’s the perfect time to get into the festive spirit with some holiday-themed
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Netflix’s One Piece Made Waves in Adapting Anime
When Netflix first announced they would be doing a live-action adaptation of the manga juggernaut One Piece, fans around the
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Travel to 19th Century Italy in The Law According to Lidia Poët
Are you looking for a new show to binge? Why not try an international one? The Law According to Lidia
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The Must-Watch Comedy Show Cunk on Earth is Out Now on Netflix
It’s official! The hit British comedy series Cunk on Earth has arrived on Netflix. Before you’re locked out of your
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Looking ahead to HBO’s newest 2023 drama, The Last of Us
Film and television adaptations of video games have always had a big question mark next to them, as they all
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Season 48 is a new era for Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is back with a new logo, new opening credits, and four new cast members. The season forty-eight
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Jerrod Carmichael’s Rothaniel: “Here’s Everything”
There have been few weekends where I go to turn on Saturday Night Live and am unfamiliar with the host;
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In a world where online commentary can make or break something, how does Euphoria hold up?
When Euphoria first premiered on June 16, 2019, it seemed as though it were a guaranteed success. Starring the likes
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“The Book of Boba Fett” Focuses Too Much on The Past to Carve Out Its Own Future
Disney+ has recently released the season finale to its second live action Star Wars series with The Book of
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Fan Service: How much is too much?
In late February, the Disney+ series The Book of Boba Fett (abbrev. TBBF) aired its first season finale. The finale
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