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Chronicle: don’t EVER give teenagers superpowers

I decided to take a break from movies about rape, sex, crossdressing, and British people, and check out Chronicle. I learned that you should never give teenage boys superpowers.

by Ross Catrow

February 15, 2012

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Switched: the easiest way to get rich

Amanda Hocking, prolific author of young-adult paranormal romance novels, is a self-published, self-made millionaire. How'd she do it (and how you can too).

by Ross Catrow

February 10, 2012

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Date night in Richmond

It's just about Valentine's Day, which means that it's that time of year, again. Hey, you don't have to make excuses to me--I know how busy you are. I know that it's hard to find the time to plan a romantic evening out that will engender those "warm feelings" in your loved one. So I've done it for you!

by Ross Catrow

February 8, 2012

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Albert Nobbs: forever alone?

It's great to want to be alone, or rather to be enough not alone that the chance to sit in an empty theatre for a couple of hours sounds like a heck of an evening. Some people, however, are so often alone that they become forever alone. This is what we're dealing with in Albert Nobbs.

by Ross Catrow

February 1, 2012

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Patios, brah!

Ok guys, have you seen the weather out there in the wide wide world? Not only is it -- what I will preemptively and foolishly call -- ur-Spring, but it is also FRIDAY! Say heyyyyyy!

by Ross Catrow

January 27, 2012

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Joe Paterno, Oscars!, and buying local

This week Joe Paterno died, the Oscar nominations were released, and a group tries to encourage local governments to buy locally.

by Ross Catrow

January 27, 2012

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Shame: the least sexy sex movie ever

Shame is Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender's second project together, and follows a man who has an irresistible, all-consuming, and constant compulsion for sex. Oh also, it's rated NC-17!

by Ross Catrow

January 25, 2012

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Golden Globes, Rick Perry, and Nate’s Tacos

This week featured the Golden Globes, a couple of political happenings, and a delicious chicken skin taco related item. Week in review!

by Ross Catrow

January 20, 2012

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: it’s not about a soldier/spy

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the newest film from Swedish director Tomas Alfredson, is about the hunt for a Soviet mole who's infiltrated MI6. It's methodically paced, but totally worth it.

by Ross Catrow

January 18, 2012

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Mitt Romney wins New Hampshire, a mysterious death in Iran, and Michelle Obama speaks at VCU

Mitt Romney earned himself a fairly sizable win in New Hampshire, further establishing his Republican front-runner status. However, his involvement with Bain has given some people pause. Michelle Obama paid a visit to VCU to build support for a great cause, and what exactly happened over in Iran?

by Ross Catrow

January 13, 2012

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