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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

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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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‘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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Summer Pop Review

June 9, 2014

Neon Trees electrifies at House of Blues  Marcelo Yates Keeping the crowd out late on June 1, pop rock band Neon Trees performed at the House of Blues Dallas to promote its latest album “Pop Psychology.”...

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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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Zac Efron plays a Delta Psi fraternity boy in "Neighbors."

‘Neighbors’ a comedy with heart

May 15, 2014

"Neighbors" asks millennials what is cool after having a child. How does this generation transition from young adulthood to adulthood. Are late night raves still an option? Can parents smoke weed or get...

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Scarlett Johansson stars as a disguised alien feeding on human victims  while roaming through Scotland.

‘Under the Skin’ flick offers art house sci-fi

April 29, 2014

When a nude Scarlett Johansson starts undressing another woman, it should be titillating and exciting. In the context of “Under the Skin,” the nudity is void of any emotion.  Directed by Jonathan...

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