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Thoughts on the 2017 Oscars

Posted on March 1, 2017January 8, 2019 by Joshua Klafter

The 2017 Oscars were unique for me in that I had a stake. Unlike in years prior, I had actually seen (and enjoyed) roughly half of the films nominated for best picture. I was also pretty well-versed in a hearty chunk of the other movies awarded. I did feel cheated in the sense that Arrival,…

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Gainesville Pokémon Go Community Stays Active With New Update

Posted on February 26, 2017July 6, 2019 by Joshua Klafter

Note: This article was initially published on the WUFT site on 2/20/17. 

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Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Prepares For Potential Terrorist Threats

Posted on February 18, 2017July 6, 2019 by Joshua Klafter

Note: This article was initially published on the WUFT site on 2/10/17. 

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North Central Florida Collectors Share Stories at Museum’s Collectors Day

Posted on January 25, 2017July 6, 2019 by Joshua Klafter

Note: This article was initially published on the WUFT site on 1/24/17. 

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Spirited Away is a Reality Show

Posted on January 25, 2017January 8, 2019 by Joshua Klafter

As someone who grew up with Spirited Away, and hails it as a flawless masterpiece, naturally I am obsessed with getting other people into the film. Throughout my execution of this mission, I have noticed one common thread: everyone feels that the ending was anticlimactic. At first, I just dismissed my inability to see this…

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The Smash Pros: The Art of Long-Form Comedy

Posted on January 25, 2017January 4, 2018 by Joshua Klafter

In my opinion, long-form comedy is the most satisfying form of comedy out there. Although I do love stand-up and short videos, to me, the pinnacle of the genre comes in the form of the the long game. The core of the artform of comedy is jokes: setup and punchline in that order. However, I…

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Moana and Wind Waker: Perfecting the Polynesian Ocean Explorer Aesthetic

Posted on January 8, 2017January 8, 2019 by Joshua Klafter

May as well cash in on the Moana hype train for a second time. There is a particular aesthetic in media that I have become increasingly fond of over the years. This is that of the Polynesian ocean explorer. Today I am going to be explaining this aesthetic, as well as why I appreciate it,…

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How Moana Messed Me Up

Posted on January 5, 2017January 8, 2019 by Joshua Klafter

When I think about movies I want to see in theaters, I place them in one of three categories. There’s the top tier- movies I must see in theaters, maybe even opening night. Then comes middle tier- movies I would like to see in theaters, but will take my time to see. Finally, at the…

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Top 4 Films of 2016

Posted on December 31, 2016January 8, 2019 by Joshua Klafter

I don’t get why people say 2016 was a bad year for movies. Yes, I can count the amount of great films that came out this year with my fingers. However, i’d much rather have a handful of greats than a slew of pretty goods. Although there definitely were more 2016 releases that I enjoyed,…

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Top 3 Albums of 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016June 10, 2019 by Joshua Klafter

We can all agree that 2016 wasn’t the greatest year. However, if there was one medium that got me through all the chaos, it was music. Nothing shortened the agonizing metro rides more than the sounds of MZShaidu and Casey Williams. There were three albums in particular this year that rose above the rest, proving…

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