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Minimalism shines in ‘Alchemy’

Minimalism shines in ‘Alchemy’

Carter Glace, Contributing Writer November 25, 2014
Julie Hedrick interprets history and science through paintings in "Alchemy."
These students love writing and receiving handwritten mail.

Simple, honest acting found in ‘Love Letters

Kelly Letourneau, Contributing Writer November 25, 2014
Candice Bergen and Alan Alda shine in the beautifully simplistic revival of A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters"
Noir film evokes Lynch, Jarmusch

Noir film evokes Lynch, Jarmusch

Zach Martin, Staff Writer November 19, 2014
"A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" is a moody horror film that succeeds because of its atmosphere
St. Lucia frontman speaks on latest tour

St. Lucia frontman speaks on latest tour

Matthew Mahoney, Staff Writer November 19, 2014
St. Lucia front man Jean-Philip Grobler talks about the indie pop band's most recent tour
Alum brings unique play to stage

Alum brings unique play to stage

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Contributing Writer November 19, 2014
Dan Kitrosser talks about the inspirations for his new Off-Off-Broadway production "Dead Special Crabs"
Staff Recommendations: Nov. 19

Staff Recommendations: Nov. 19

WSN Staff November 19, 2014
WSN staff shares what music it has been listening to lately
Oscar  entry gives  powerful love story

Oscar entry gives powerful love story

Jena Keahon, Contributing Writer November 18, 2014
Switzerland's Oscar entry clouds important story of gay rights with distracting docudrama format.
Special proves Peretti’s comedic power

Special proves Peretti’s comedic power

Sidney Butler, Contributing Writer November 18, 2014
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star Chelsea Peretti delivers laughs and poignant social media commentary in her new Netflix special.
‘Moun Room’ offers immersive gallery experience

‘Moun Room’ offers immersive gallery experience

Mary Ann Odete, Contributing Writer November 18, 2014
Thomas Houseago's "Moun Room" installation is an intimate and immersive experience.
“Rosewater” depicts power of journalism

“Rosewater” depicts power of journalism

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer November 13, 2014
Despite its problems, Jon Stewart's directorial debut succeeds in showing the power of truth and journalism
Vimeo showrunners talk series creation

Vimeo showrunners talk series creation

Ife Olujobi, Entertainment Editor November 13, 2014
Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair discuss their show "High Maintenance" and marijuana legalization
Left to right: Channing Tatum as Mark Schultz, Steve Carell as John du Pont and Mark Ruffalo as Dave Schultz.

‘Foxcatcher’ questions family, power

Alexandra Mujica, Staff Writer November 13, 2014
"Foxcatcher" is a rich, intense character study with a surprising career move from Steve Carell