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Ramin Setoodeh

Ramin Setoodeh is a former senior writer at Newsweek. He has written for The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and U.S. News & World Report, among other publications.

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Badge: Broadway Revival

Matilda Reviews ‘Matilda’

Ramin Setoodeh takes Mara Wilson, who played Matilda in the ’90s, to see the new Broadway musical.

Ramin Setoodeh

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Screech

Vote for Lazaro!

<p>The only male singer left on <i>American Idol </i>is a disaster, but he's still getting a lot of votes. Ramin Setoodeh explains why.</p>

Ramin Setoodeh

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Pitchy

7 Reasons ‘American Idol’ Sucks

From bad judges to pitchy contestants, this is the worst season of ‘Idol’ ever, says Ramin Setoodeh.

Ramin Setoodeh

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He Said, He Said

'Pines': Epic or Epic Fail?

It’s got Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, and newcomer Dane DeHaan. But is it any good? Our critics debate.

Marlow Stern

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‘O.C.’ INGENUE

What Happened to Mischa Barton?

<p>The starlet of <i>The O.C.</i> is 27 now, with a new horror movie out, <i>A Resurrection</i>. She talks to Ramin Setoodeh about what she’s been up to since her days as a paparazzi favorite “it” girl.</p>

Ramin Setoodeh

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Struggling Prequel

Bushnell Defends ‘Carrie Diaries‘

<p>Battling disappointing ratings, the writer of <i>Sex and the City</i> wants you to give her CW prequel a chance. She talks to Ramin Setoodeh about all things Carrie Bradshaw, including how AnnaSophia Robb channels Sarah Jessica Parker and why there won’t be another movie.</p>

Ramin Setoodeh

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He Said/He Said

‘Spring Breakers’ Divides Critics

Marlow Stern and Ramin Setoodeh argue over Harmony Korine’s ‘Spring Breakers,’ which opens nationwide today.

Marlow Stern

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CELIBATE ENGAGEMENT

The ‘Bachelor’ Virgin Mystery

A show about sex featured a contestant who doesn’t have sex. Ramin Setoodeh investigates why ABC hid it.

Ramin Setoodeh

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Rose Ceremony

Big ‘Bachelor’ Finale Questions

Sean Lowe delivers his final rose on Monday night. Before he does, he talked to Ramin Setoodeh.

Ramin Setoodeh

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Hot Topics

Will ‘The View’ Survive?

Joy Behar confirmed her exit and reports say Elisabeth Hasselbeck will join her. Ramin Setoodeh on what this means for the ABC gabfest.

Ramin Setoodeh

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