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Five Things You Had to See Online This Week

Arts, Culture & Media

A win for Star Wars is somehow a loss for George Lucas, and Chris Rock gives the most tweetable interview of the year.

Five Things You Had to See Online This Week

Arts, Culture & Media
Jerry Seinfeld

Why comedians are refusing to put on shows on college campuses

Arts

New Movie Releases: ‘Grown Ups 2,’ ‘Pacific Rim,’ and An Update From Johnny Depp

The World

For Comedians, the Podcast Changes Everything

Arts, Culture & Media

Should Assault Weapons Be Banned? Listeners Respond

All week, in response to the Newtown Connecticut shooting, we’re talking about assault weapons, and whether they should be banned. Takeaway listeners have some strong opinions, and smart insights. Anna from New Jersey says: “Getting rid of guns entirely may not be realistic. But if we reduce the number of guns in circulation, it will […]

The World

Movies: ‘Grown Ups’ ‘Knight and Day’

Arts, Culture & Media

Takeaway film contributor, Rafer Guzman reviews this weekend’s big movies.

The World

Chris Rock Asks: What is ‘Good Hair?’

Chris Rock’s new documentary, ‘Good Hair,’ will be released nationwide today. It explores issues about black women’s hair ? from self-perceptions about texture to the origins of hair used in weaves. What is good hair?