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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

The Equalizer: Denzel Delivers

The Equalizer: Denzel Delivers

By Dom Quaranta Oct 27, 2014

Denzel Washington is no stranger to channeling the role of an unforgiving bad ass. Whether it is his portrayal of ruthless Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas in “American Gangster” or his role on the opposite...

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The Rise of Chance the Rapper

The Rise of Chance the Rapper

By Max Bayer May 19, 2014

If you’re a hip-hop head, you probably know about Chance the Rapper. If not, it’s time you found out. The rise of Chance the Rapper is directly attributed to the success of his mixtapes “10 Day”...

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"The Wolf of Wall Street”: Acceptable Overkill

“The Wolf of Wall Street”: Acceptable Overkill

By Dom Quaranta Feb 25, 2014

Martin Scorsese wastes no time acquainting audiences with the origin of former stockbroker and ex-con Jordan Belfort and his twisted rise to financial success. “The Wolf of Wall Street” is based on...

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Orphan Black

Join the Clone Club with Orphan Black

By Marley Townsend Sep 22, 2013

Within the first episode of BBC America’s Orphan Black, the star of the show already died once. With such a confusing opener, you’d be daft not to realize that this isn’t just an ordinary sci-fi...

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Jaden Smith's New Single Creates Controversy

Jaden Smith’s New Single Creates Controversy

By Morgana Sidhom Jun 9, 2013

Former star of "The Karate Kid" and seed of Will Smith, Jaden Smith came from a place of greatness. The 14-year old movie star recently started dabbling with the music industry, releasing his hit single...

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"Vessel" album by Twenty One Pilots

“Vessel” album by Twenty One Pilots

By Lyndsey Romjue, Lyndsey Romjue, and Lyndsey Romjue Jun 7, 2013

Twenty One Pilots, a band from Ohio that consists of singer/songwriter/pianist Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun, have seamlessly combined alternative and indie music with powerful rap. Their new album...

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Tina Fey Shines in "Admission"

Tina Fey Shines in “Admission”

By Jasmine Caputo Jun 7, 2013

If you were to ask high school students whether they would like to spend their free time watching a movie about college admissions, there’s a good chance they’ll either look at you like you’re crazy...

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A Slice of Paris in Sausalito

A Slice of Paris in Sausalito

By Sophie Newman Jun 6, 2013

With a bright orange sign displaying the symbol “F3”, Fast Food Francais is easy to spot at the end of Caledonia Street in Sausalito. Fast Food Francais is the more casual third restaurant of the restaurateur...

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"Star Trek Into Darkness" Review: Boldly Going Where The First Film Went Before

“Star Trek Into Darkness” Review: Boldly Going Where The First Film Went Before

By Wesley Emblidge May 17, 2013

When J.J. Abrams rebooted the “Star Trek” franchise in 2009, I was faced with an interesting dilemma: a movie that was very dumb and poorly written, but was so fast and so much fun to watch that...

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"The Great Gatsby" Review: Luhrmann's Excess Isn't Enough

“The Great Gatsby” Review: Luhrmann’s Excess Isn’t Enough

By Wesley Emblidge May 11, 2013

The news story “Warner Brothers Greenlights $100 Million 3D Adaptation of ‘The Great Gatsby’ For Summer” sounds like an article from The Onion, but it is in fact the movie we’re faced with...

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"Stories We Tell" Review: Storytelling From Multiple Perspectives

“Stories We Tell” Review: Storytelling From Multiple Perspectives

By Wesley Emblidge May 8, 2013

 Sarah Polley’s new documentary “Stories We Tell” is somewhat hard to describe by simply relaying the plot. Polley has had success directing narratives with “Away From Her” (for which she...

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Blue Barn: Scrumptious Fare at a Leisurely Pace

Blue Barn: Scrumptious Fare at a Leisurely Pace

By Sarah Asch, Sarah Asch, Sarah Asch, and Sarah Asch May 5, 2013

With artfully faded wooden siding and barn-style rafters and  pitchforks mounted on the wall, Blue Barn is a country-style decorated restaurant located conveniently at the heart of the Corte Madera...

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