Tag Archives: film

Fact or Fiction?

How much should historical movies stick to the truth? A debate  By Christina Gonzalez Django Unchained, Argo, Zero Dark Thirty and Lincoln were among the big winners at the Oscars a few weeks ago. In the run up to the awards, and even now, critics pointed to inaccuracies in these films. Django is not based [...]

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Koch, Beavers, and The President

  “City Never Sleeps” by Bryant Buernet In the news: Were you wondering why the flags were at half-staff today? City College alumni, Edward I. Koch passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013 due to congestive heart failure. He was 88. A congressman and three term New York city Mayor, Koch had a long legacy [...]

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The Weekender

City Never Sleeps by Alex Aleman New York City got hit with yet another storm this week. Luckily, no real damage was done. After Sandy shut down so many attractions, tours, and schools last week, go out this weekend and visit some of these fun events around the city. Get a good laugh at the [...]

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Are CCNY’s Women Misrepresented?

A documentary leads students to question inequality in our culture by Amanda Logan. Women are caretakers, professionals and comprise 51% of our nation’s population. Yet, they are still negatively portrayed in the media. The media bases a woman’s worth on her appearance. This representation has been present for years, making it hard for future generations [...]

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Whitney Houston Remembered at CCNY

Students comment on the tragic diva’s sudden death and lasting legacy by Emily Goldblum. Last Saturday news of Whitney Houston’s death took everybody by surprise—especially with the Grammy Awards scheduled for the next night. According to investigators, the cause of Houston’s death is still undetermined, but drinking, prescription drugs, drowning or even a heart attack [...]

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The Green in Theaters October 18th

  Verizon “Can You Hear Me, Now?” spokesman writes and produces his first film, The Green, in theaters October 18th by Kenya Walker After a hasty departure from New York, Michael Gavin (Jason Butler Harner)a high school teacher and boyfriend Daniel (Cheyenne Jackson) move . Their domestic partnership consistently challenged by co-workers and neighbors, when Michaelis accused of [...]

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