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Band honors 40 years of punk

Band honors 40 years of punk

March 26, 2014
The band played at the "40 Years of Punk" celebration, hosted by NYU and the American Comparative Literature Association.
One revival more  for ‘Les Misérables’

One revival more for ‘Les Misérables’

March 26, 2014
With its second Broadway revival in less than a decade, this musical is taking its place as a modern classic.
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‘Surviving Jack’ tells charming ‘90s coming-of-age story

March 25, 2014
In the vein of series like "That '70s Show," this Fox newcomer is fun for the whole family.
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Meredith Graves speaks volumes on Perfect Pussy’s “Say Yes to Love”

March 25, 2014
Noise-punk band Perfect Pussy's new album is dark, yet poignant and appealing.
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“Maladies” lacks vitality to hold audience attention

March 25, 2014
James Franco stars in this bizarre film with a dense yet interesting screenplay.
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59E59’s “Day of the Dog” lacks bite

March 25, 2014
Daniel Damiano's play is intense and well-acted, yet does not make much of a lasting impression.
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Play proves American Dream to be unrealistic

March 13, 2014
"Take Me Back" is a heart-breaking and well-acted examination of a ex-convict and his struggles to overcome his demons.
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Metronomy’s ‘Love Letters’ fails to charm

March 13, 2014
"Love Letters", Metronomy's fourth studio album, fails to recapture the energy and polish that made their previous effort "The English Riviera", such a delightful listen.
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‘Cold Lands’ only looks good

March 12, 2014
Tom Gilroy's "The Cold Lands" is a beautifully shot coming-of-age story with an unfortunately underdeveloped plot that leaves viewers wanting more.
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Aaron Paul helps kick ‘Speed’ into gear

March 12, 2014
Though "Need for Speed" is at times cheesy and unbelievable, performances from Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots and the supporting cast make it a guilty pleasure.
Alum’s documentary explores adolescence

Alum’s documentary explores adolescence

March 12, 2014
NYU alumnus Matt Wolf directs this documentary inspired by Jon Savage's nonfiction book of the same name.
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Playwrights Horizons presents theatrical satire in ‘Stage Kiss’

March 12, 2014
Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Sarah Ruhl returns to Playwrights Horizons with this play, running through Aprli 6.