2008 Woodie Awards
Super Bowl Halftime Show Turns over
After last year's wardrobe malfunction fiasco, NFL officials made a safer choice for this year's Super Bowl halftime show. And who is safer than Paul McCartney (fully dressed, of course)? Nobody was worried when he took off his black blazer to reveal a long-sleeved red shirt.…
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Spelling Bee is e-f-f-u-l-g-e-n-t
How many spelling bees have singing, dancing, free candy, and an appearance by Jesus? Just one - "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee". This hilarious musical, which recently opened off-Broadway at the Second Stage Theatre, is a satirical look at pre-pubescent walking dictionaries attempting to become champion spellers.…
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American Museum of Natural History boasts new exhibit
One of the best attributes of Manhattan College is its New York City location. At Manhattan College, New York City is your playground; your options are endless, and boredom is out of the question. New York is known for its diversity and the myriad of cultural activities it has to offer, and the magnificent American Museum of Natural History has helped this great city obtain its impressive reputation.…
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Your Hair's Perfect Match
You have been living in New York City for how long now and do not yet have a hairdresser to call your own? For shame! It is just not right to bounce around from hairdresser to hairdresser, not knowing what you are getting yourself into each time. Because, when it comes right down to it, the search for the perfect hairdresser is just like the search for the perfect relationship.…
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Hotel Rwanda is no Holiday Inn
Ten years ago, one the worst events of mass murder occurred in the small country of Rwanda, located in the heart of Africa. Amazingly, in an age where technology and the media's influence on the current events was rapidly rising, this event went almost unnoticed.…
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The Arwing Flies Again
Over a decade ago, the world was introduced to a brash group of pilots, ready to defend the Lylat system from the threat of the evil monkey tyrant known as Andross. These aerial fighters were known as StarFox. It is hard to believe that a game that once utilized the Super FX chip could still be around with even more surprises than before.…
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Son of the Mask misses its father
This sequel of the early Jim Carrey classic The Mask proves yet again that Carrey-less sequels are worth less than the film they are shot on. Though peppered with respected actors, the ability of the few is not enough to overcome the poor plot, weak writing, and low-brow humor of The Son of the Mask.…
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