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Archive for Film

Lee Hirsch's Bully

Written By Bags Hooper

Apr 4, 2012 | (0) Comments

Bullying is sometimes trivialized in social conversation and entertainment as "boys being boys" or "kids being kids." Too often, the emotional toll that bullying can have on children or teenagers is glossed over. Children argue....

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Jonah Hill Brings Sincere Laughs to 21 Jump Street

Written By Bags Hooper

Mar 21, 2012 | (0) Comments

You may or may not remember the original 21 Jump Street TV series, a topical '80s police procedural that captured the attention of viewers young and old. The series focused on heavy social issues, ranging...

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In Plain Sight and Fairly Legal Return This Friday

Written By USA Character Blog

Mar 16, 2012 | (0) Comments

If you've been patiently awaiting answers to the questions you were left with following the season finales of In Plain Sight and Fairly Legal, you'll finally get them this Friday night as both shows return...

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Women's History Month: 2012's First Blockbuster Belongs to the Hunger Games Heroine

Written By Bags Hooper

Mar 9, 2012 | (0) Comments

It's fitting that 2012's first big blockbuster film is premiering during Women's History Month. The Hunger Games, adapted from the novel by Suzanne Collins, focuses on a heroine named Katniss (played by Jennifer Lawrence). She's...

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Black History Month: The Black Power Mixtape

Written By Bags Hooper

Feb 29, 2012 | (0) Comments

The '60s and '70s were pivotal decades in shaping the future of the United States. The Civil Rights movement and anti-war protests permeated society, inciting conflict and resulting in the loss of many lives. It...

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The Oscars: A Spectacular Night in Film

Written By Bags Hooper

Feb 27, 2012 | (0) Comments

Outside of the five Academy Award wins for Hugo, we have many reasons to be thankful for advances in visual effects. For instance, in the past decade Oscars fans have delighted in the opening mashups...

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The Oscars: Memorable Moments

Written By USA Character Blog

Feb 27, 2012 | (0) Comments

There was glitter, glam, speeches, and fabulous red carpet style at last night's 84th Annual Academy Awards.The oh-so fashionable Gwyneth Paltrow wowed the crowd in her white custom Tom Ford gown and cape. Michelle Williams didn't...

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Black History Month: Morgan Freeman

Written By Bags Hooper

Feb 24, 2012 | (0) Comments

For decades, Character Approved Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman has played the role of the screen sage. Whether he steps into the scene as a fellow detective, your Sergeant Major, the genius friend of your deceased...

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