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Arts Issue 2013: Extravagance

Arts Issue 2013: Extravagance

December 5, 2013
The WSN arts staff explores the growing theme of extravagance in film, T.V., books, theatre and music.
Extravagance: Film

Extravagance: Film

December 5, 2013
Our Arts Staff reviews the most grandiose films of the year.
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ARTS ISSUE: Luhrmann’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ glorifies gaudy, grandiose

December 5, 2013
With the director's indulgent nature, the "Gatsby" film adaptation proves to be one of the most extravagant movies of the year.
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ARTS ISSUE: Creators make ‘Sleepy Hollow’ laughable, annoying

Clio McConnell December 5, 2013
The absurd number of ideas that are thrown together in "Sleepy Hollow" combine for a show that exasperates rather than entertains.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘This is the End’ takes outrageous comedy to profound levels

December 5, 2013
From arguments about masturbation to a severed head kicked around like a soccer ball, “This Is the End” certainly has high shock value.
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ARTS ISSUE: Stans take dedication to extreme heights online, in real life

December 5, 2013
Stans, the moniker for stalkers and fans, are beginning to attract negative attention for their vehement adoration of musicians.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Glee’s’ excess falls flat with age

December 5, 2013
While "Glee's" extravagance worked in its earlier years, it now feels out of place in light of recent events.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Rush’ brings profundity with impressive visuals

December 5, 2013
Although most films are described as extravagant when they include bright, eye-popping visuals, Ron Howard’s “Rush” presents a different kind of excess.
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ARTS ISSUE: Musicians adorn themselves with art history

Alex Greenberger, Film Editor December 5, 2013
Art history has become a prominent feature of musicians' images.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Sleepy Hollow’ embraces absurdity, entertains all

December 5, 2013
"Sleepy Hollow" embraces its outlandish plot, making it one of the most entertaining shows on TV.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Gravity’ puts weight on visual effects

December 5, 2013
The visual spectacle of Alfonso Cuarón's latest film elevates the movie above similar blockbusters.
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ARTS ISSUE: Lady Gaga loses sight of secrets to success

December 5, 2013
When she debuted, Lady Gaga proclaimed she was in it for the fame, but it seems her popularity is declining.