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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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Woodley saves second chapter in "Divergent" trilogy

Woodley saves second chapter in “Divergent” trilogy

March 20, 2015

The second installment of the “Divergent” trilogy struggles to break away from a slew of current teen fare exploring dystopian worlds, despite a strong performance from rising star Shailene Woodley. Directed...

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‘Lucy’ underwhelms with predictable plot, unimpressive action

July 28, 2014

SPOILER ALERT Scarlett Johansson escapes from the Marvel universe and gets to play her own superhero in "Lucy." Unfortunately, the result is unintentionally cheesy and dumb. Directed by Luc Besson, "Lucy"...

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‘Purge’ sequel disappoints

July 22, 2014

"The Purge: Anarchy" is a surprising step forward in the franchise but only because the first one was so poor. James DeMonaco returns after directing last year's "The Purge," a critically panned, but...

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Post-apocalyptic flick offers cautionary tale

July 6, 2014

  It’s 2031 and Earth’s sole survivors are struggling to maintain a social balance aboard Snowpiercer, a self-sustaining bullet train that must keep its engine running to keep its passengers alive....

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‘Dragon’ sequel delights with vibrant visuals, heartfelt story

June 17, 2014

"How to Train Your Dragon 2" could easily rest on its stunning visuals, but the film combines 3D with a touching story that elevates the film to a Pixar-like quality. Taking place five years after the...

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Latest in X-Men franchise excites with fresh plot

May 31, 2014

In “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” the mutant heroes face their doom in a dark future where man-made super fighters called sentinels rule over both humans and mutants. In a desperate attempt to survive,...

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Macfarlane’s Western comedy misses the mark

May 31, 2014

Most known for his work on "Family Guy," Seth MacFarlane's presence has blown up recently. He has expanded his voice work on "Family Guy" to shows like "American Dad" and "The Cleveland Show," while also...

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