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In Memory of Christopher Lee: Why Saruman and Dracula Are His Best Characters

It was with great sadness this week that we heard of the loss of one of film’s greatest actors: Christopher Lee. He had a long life full of interesting, exciting, terrifying, and spectacular work. His contributions to cinema will stand…

The Best Celebrity Cameos in “Entourage”

Entourage had a very successful eight-year run on HBO which ended in 2011. Since that time, there has always been some talk of a movie version and four years after the series finale, the Entourage film has finally been released! It continues in the same tradition and styling of the hit series—including cameos from all kinds of celebrities!

The Promising Future of South African Artists

By Louise Murphy Whilst traditionally, America and Britain have been seen as the hotspots for film and music talent, there is a growing trend for South African artists to take the world by storm. With several Academy Award nominations under…

Ranking The CW’s Best Shows: A Summer Binge-Watch Recommendation List

You have to admit that The CW has stepped up its game in the past few years. Their current slate is made up of some of the most entertaining shows on network TV. Yet, people are still dismissive of these…

The Reputation Reclamation: Books with a good reputation

Growing up in a small town, it was hard, if not altogether impossible, to escape having some sort of reputation. (And really, having no reputation was probably just as undesirable as having a bad one.) I could name every person in my graduating class, all 200-something of us.

Who should win the “Game of Thrones”?

With season five well underway, we asked some of the staff their choice for who should win the Game of Thrones. There are many fan favorites, but do all of them have what it takes to rule Westeros?

Orson Welles 100th Birthday: Greatest Works

In honor of Orson Welles’ 100 Birthday, the TYF staff takes a look back at some of Welles’ greatest works and performances.