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The quiet power of ‘Sorry, Baby’

Josh Gordon, Staff Writer April 15, 2026

  In my quest to find great movies, I sometimes come across duds. Other times, I come across absolute gems that change the way I think. In this case, “Sorry, Baby,” from director Eva Victor, is one...

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Amy Poehler’s podcast makes for a good hang

Paige Sanacora, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 4, 2026

Every Tuesday, acclaimed actress and comedian, Amy Poehler, invites you to escape the woes of your life with her award-winning podcast “Good Hang with Amy Poehler.” Each week, Poehler chats with a...

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‘Saturday Night Live 50’ was everything

Paige Sanacora, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor February 25, 2025
To celebrate 50 years of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), the show put on a three-hour special that featured a revolving door of past and present cast members, as well as beloved celebrity guests. As a lifetime fan of SNL, the anniversary episode was everything I could have hoped for and more. With way too many sketches and moments to discuss, let’s delve into just some of the highlights you might have missed.
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Why ‘Daria’ is timeless

Kelsey Levine, Staff Writer November 12, 2024
The late ‘90s MTV animated sitcom that reached teenage misfits across the nation is still reaching them today. “Daria” gave the world an everyday heroine – albeit a cynical, dry and antisocial one – in Daria Morgendorffer. She represents the misanthropic smart-aleck who lives within all of us, regardless of generational lines.
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‘Emily in Paris’: So beautiful to look at, you can almost forgive its flaws

Allie Millette October 13, 2020

“Emily in Paris,” the new Netflix comedy from “90210” and “Sex and the City” creator Darren Star, follows the titular character as she makes an unexpected move to Paris for work. A soapy drama with beautiful aesthetics but incredibly low stakes, “Emily in Paris” offers audiences a much-needed sense of escapism through ten episodes of bingeable Parisian escapades.

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Gaffigan commands stage at Paramount

Benjamin Abrams May 7, 2019

Many who know Gaffigan’s work will find his latest venture new and familiar at the same time. His knack for somewhat exaggerated observational humor tagged with jabs at his own health, appetite and family situation are always present at his shows – that’s his shtick. It’s worked out for him so far, and this past weekend it worked for him again. 

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