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Gender and race in entertainment: Matt McGorry’s take

Matt McGorry sits down with the CT to talk about #OscarsSoWhite, feminism and “Orange is the New Black".

Matt McGorry takes on social issues

Actor Matt McGorry—of “Orange is the New Black” and “How to Get Away with Murder” fame— spoke on campus last Thursday to a small but passionate audience at Strong Auditorium.

2016 Oscar Predictions: Few upsets expected

Finally, after one of the most unpredictable and controversial awards seasons in history, the Academy Awards are upon us.

Rochester looks to become pitch perfect at ICCAs

UR will host one of the ICCA Central quarterfinal rounds of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) on Saturday, Feb. 27.

Matt McGorry to speak at UR

On his Facebook page, he wrote, “I believe in gender equality. Being a feminist is for both women AND men. I am a feminist.”

Oscar watch: A Christmas ‘Carol’

Giving into the charms of Todd Haynes’ “Carol” is kind of like falling in love: you begin to slowly surrender, until you do so all at once.

2016 Oscar Predictions

Who do you think will win? Our prediction of the 2016 Academy Award nominees.

In general, be specific

Why do we generalize so much? It's something called "availability heuristic."

A heroine arises in ‘Love & Mercy’

“Love and Mercy,” the alarming biopic of Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson, reveals the toll that sudden fame can have…

‘Sicario’ strikes at the zeitgeist

In Denis Villeneuve’s bleak new film “Sicario,” the FBI’s attempts to sedate the drug war across the United States-Mexican border…