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American Assassin Review: A Look at Conflict and Character Development
Although the movie departs from the book in terms of overall plot (which may perturb some purists), it does retain enough core elements to bring Mitch Rapp and his world to life effectively on screen.
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Death Note (Netflix 2017): A Review Concerning Storytelling
When it comes to respecting authenticity, which qualities of the original work are truly indispensable? This movie is Death Note in name, but it feels like it wants to be something else in spirit.
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Rabbit Hole YouTube Review: Dating Beyond Borders
Dating Beyond Borders provides content for anyone who might be curious about the international dating experience from both the male and female perspectives.
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![New (to Me) Artist Spotlight: Ayah [a.k.a. Merna]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/7149264_f248.jpg)
New (to Me) Artist Spotlight: Ayah [a.k.a. Merna]
Most of the time, discovering new artists resembles a game of six degrees of separation for me. Such was the case with Ayah, another intriguing talent from Toronto that I found on the Last.fm website while doing research on my previous spotlight...
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New (to Me) Artist Spotlight: Nikko Gray
Having finally taken the time to explore the online music site known as Bandcamp, I now feel that I will probably be discovering a lot more buzz-worthy artists to write spotlight articles about. Although I’d been directed to the profile pages of...
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New (to Me) Artist Spotlight: The Happy Gun
At first, I was hesitant to do a “Spotlight” article on the band known as The Happy Gun. One of the main drawbacks of writing about new artists comes from not always having enough material to do an honest and in-depth analysis of their sound....
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![The Throne [Kanye West & Jay-Z] - Watch the Throne (Album Review)](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/5368626_f248.jpg)
The Throne [Kanye West & Jay-Z] - Watch the Throne (Album Review)
I just finished listening to the Kanye West and Jay-Z collaboration album Watch the Throne. Being a longtime listener of both of these artists, I originally did not intend to write a review for this album for fear of coming across as biased. After...
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Movies Inspire Poetry: Disney's The Lion King
Like the hero you were, I saw you split the herd My father The King. Like so many times before, You were there to rescue me, To protect me like always. Fleeting was my feeling of relief, When you were suddenly snatched away....
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Big Sean - Finally Famous (Album Review)
Big Sean’s debut album, Finally Famous, is a very interesting album from a critical point of view. I’m writing this after a single listening session, and I’m not quite sure what to make of the album for a number of conflicting (and...
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Remembering Myself: Past Thoughts on Writing and Poetry - Part 2
I sit here typing this paper, searching for something of worth to contribute, and I cannot help but pull away. Though I have written poetry, I do not consider myself to be a poet in the sense that Leopardi, Rilke, and Szymborska are poets. For me,...
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Remembering Myself: Past Thoughts on Writing and Poetry - Part 1
I recently came across an old paper that I wrote in college and thought that it would make an interesting article. I remember writing it for a poetry class that I took and can recall how much I appreciated the fact that my professor allowed us to...
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New (to Me) Artist Spotlight: Machine Gun Kelly (MGK)
Although I first heard a couple of Machine Gun Kelly’s tracks several months ago, I decided to hold off writing about him until I was more familiar with his music by listening to at least one complete body of work. Now, having heard the mixtapes...
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How to Bet on Horse Races: A Beginner's Guide
In honor of the Triple Crown, I have decided to provide a general overview of thoroughbred wagering for beginners who might want to place a few bets here and there. I'll only be giving you a very basic look at this because the numerous variations on...
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New (to Me) Artist Spotlight: Kawzee
The internet never ceases to impress upon me the fact that true talent often goes unnoticed. While online, I recently discovered a hip-hop artist who gained my attention through a website I occasionally visit for updates on the global music scene....
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Wiz Khalifa - Rolling Papers (Album Review)
I really had no defined expectations before listening to Wiz Khalifa’s new album, Rolling Papers. Aside from the “Black and Yellow”/ Steelers craze and a few guest spots here and there on the tracks of other artists, I haven’t been following...
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Chris Brown - F.A.M.E. (Album Review)
This review is based on the 18-track deluxe edition of Chris Brown's album, F.A.M.E. (Note: the 5 extra tracks add much value to the original 13 tracks on the standard edition). After listening to the album in full, as per my usual routine, I have...
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![New (to Me) Artist Spotlight: Mat Musto [a.k.a. Blackbear]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/4776875_f248.jpg)
New (to Me) Artist Spotlight: Mat Musto [a.k.a. Blackbear]
I honestly don’t remember how I came across Mat Musto. I expose myself to a lot of different types of music and can’t recall where I first hear half of the stuff I listen to. In recent years, I haven’t exactly had my finger on the pulse of...
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Travis Barker - Give the Drummer Some (Album Review)
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Dating Issues: Conflicting Expectations, Mixed Signals, and the Three-Fourths Theory
Initial Disclaimer It should be said right from the start that Cupid does not nor has he ever specifically endorsed any particular business over another. In a world which is becoming exceedingly more competitive on a global scale in the pursuit of...
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Relationship Issues: Compatible Personalities and the Pseudo-Extrovert
You must understand that Cupid has never been one for making attempts at discouraging the pursuit of love. Cupid loves love, and love loves Cupid (or rather is Cupid, depending on the source). However, the man behind the passion must take it upon...
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Thoughts on the Fear of Death
The thought of death inspires mixed emotions in people. In my exploration of the topic involving the fear of death, I discovered certain trends in thinking. There are a lot of people who believe that it is pointless to be afraid of something that is...
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Bane and The Dark Knight Rises - "Let the Games Begin!"
Today marks the official release of "The Dark Knight Rises" in theaters. The following is not a review of the film, but an article that I wrote back in January of 2011. With official details being very scarce at that point, I wrote this article to...
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How to Control a Relationship: Tactic #1 - The Guilt Trip
These days romantic relationships appear to be very unstable for a lot of people. Everyone seems to be looking for an excuse to break up and then hook up with someone else. In other cases, people might just be looking for a little bit of extra...