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The stage at the Ruba Club, where part of Philly Sketchfest was shown (Photo by Rose Weldon, 19).

Laughing yourself silly

Rose Weldon April 25, 2017

A first-timer goes to Philly Sketchfest The Ruba Club is a cabaret in a brownstone located on Green Street in Center City. It’s the kind of swanky place where one can imagine taking in a drink with...

Illustration by Elana Valentin, 19.

50 Shades of Disappointment

Jennifer Altonji March 6, 2017

Sequel to “Grey” fails to impress Ana Steele and Christian Grey are back and moodier than ever in James Foley’s “50 Shades Darker,” the film adaptation of E.L. James’ novel of the same name. Immediately,...

Will Arnett voices a comical Caped Crusader in The Lego Batman Movie (Illustration by Elana Valentin 19).

Holy building blocks, Batman

Sam Britt February 14, 2017

"The Lego Batman Movie" is a comedy for all ages After the success of “The Lego Movie,” Warner Bros. Animation continues their dive into a theatrical universe with “The Lego Batman Movie.” “Lego...

Charlie Day and Ice Cube play feuding teachers in the new comedy Fist Fight (Illustration by Allison Sene, 19).

Throw the first punch?

Rose Weldon February 14, 2017

"Fist Fight" takes a look at teacher rivalries I am sure you remember back in high school witnessing teachers exchange passive-aggressive phrases as they walked past each other in the hall, and how...

Satirical news informs the public while also entertaining (Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson ’20).

From SNL to John Oliver

Rob Roy February 13, 2017

A brief history of satirical news A rather recent pop culture phenomena, the satirical news show, has been growing steadily in popularity since 1996, the year that the  “The Daily Show” premiered....

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