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When preparing for the role of Father Sebastiao Rodrigues in Martin Scorsese’s film “Silence,” Andrew Garfield unearthed something far greater than his character. It evolved into something grander than himself as he investigated Christian theology and spent time with Jesuit priests for a year. “What was really easy was falling in love with this person, was falling…

The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, didn’t disappoint with it’s unpredictability keeping us on our toes and the several twists and turns during the three hour show. The late-night host began the evening with an epic recreation of “La La Land’s” opening number, and Brad Pitt stole the end of the…

With Friday’s show, Matt Lauer has officially been an anchor for the Today show for 20 years. Over the years, Matt has made us laugh, cry, and gasp like no other television host in the business. From his first days as an co-anchor alongside Katie Couric — who happens to be back this week filling in for…

What happens when an average guy becomes a hero? Something enchanting happens. John Scott was a brawler in the NHL on the ice, but he also labored to keep his dream alive in the league. Scott was 160-pounds and people took him as a certain type of person. He was considered the underdog since he…

If 2016 was a postmodern fashion experiment for most designers—marked by unprecedented use of clashing colors, nonstandard patterns, and unique fabrics—then 2017 is the going to be the refined product of that experimentation. Don’t let the turning of the year be relegated to a mere temporal event. Use the advent of 2017 as an excuse…

Megyn Kelly announced that she will be leaving Fox News where she worked for 12 years and will join NBC News in a broader role. She will host her own daytime news show, host a discussion program and help with political coverage according to published reports. The New York Times broke the story and reported…

The fake news epidemic continues to spread. And it has now affected even the most powerful of news organizations—CNN. On December 29th, the Obama administration, in a rare and provocative act, publicly expelled 35 Russian diplomats from the U.S. in retaliation for alleged Russian cyber-activity that may have interfered with the 2016 presidential election. The…

Based on a true story, Greater is a film that touches the dreamer in all of us. The unlikely career of Brandon Burlsworth is the greatest walk-on story in the history of college football. Known for his distinctive black horn-rimmed glasses and resemblance to Superman’s alter ego, Clark Kent, the small-town Burlsworth had always dreamed…

Coach Bobby Bowden’s legacy led the Florida State Seminoles to 3 undefeated seasons and helped the team rank in the top 4 of the AP Poll for 14-straight seasons. Bowden coached the Seminoles from 1976 until his last season in 2009 before his 80th birthday and is one of the most revered coaches of his generation. Bowden’s career started…

The next story coming from the Star Wars world has been released to critics, and the reviews have been mostly positive with a few very distinct exceptions. As reviews spread across the internet on Tuesday, it became clear that audiences will either love or hate Rouge One: A Star Wars Story. A.O. Scott from The New…

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