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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Homeland’ negates bipolar disorder to excessive joke

December 5, 2013
When Showtime’s “Homeland” first debuted, it was one of the most widely discussed shows on television. Now, the show makes a mockery of its lead character.
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ARTS ISSUE: Art cinema mixes with spectacle to create profound productions

December 5, 2013
The phrase “art cinema” might traditionally make you think of a director whose films are restrained and refined. But in a time where digital technology is replacing film stock, tradition matters little.
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ARTS ISSUE: Stories adapt into magical musicals

December 5, 2013
Extravagance is not something new to the Broadway stage, but it has experienced a resurgence over the past few years. Productions like “Big Fish” and “Matilda” are replete with amazing sets, gorgeous costumes and incredible props.
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ARTS ISSUE: Extravagant makeup contributes to movie success

December 5, 2013
The list of biopics that have used makeup for dramatic effect in the past year is long, and some find success while others miss the mark.
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ARTS ISSUE: Actors show ‘Hustle’ in performances

December 5, 2013
David O. Russell returns to his comedy past as performances in "American Hustle" look to be career bests for the cast.
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ARTS ISSUE: Musicals, plays form unique relationship with extravagance

December 5, 2013
There is an unfortunate misconception among rare and frequent theatergoers that musicals and plays have specific roles to perform.
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ARTS ISSUE: Pop divas create personas with style, musical talents

December 5, 2013
Pop divas all create an image for themselves that becomes their identifier — for better or for worse.
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ARTS ISSUE: Rap music avoids excess in favor of humility

December 5, 2013
The public has supported an uprising of relatability and humanity through sales, and we have seen a resulting rise of humility in the rap game.

ARTS ISSUE: Letter from the Editor

December 5, 2013
One of the biggest criticisms of James Cameron’s “Titanic” is that there’s just so much of it — nearly everything that could possibly happen to Jack and Rose happens.
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‘S#x Acts’ approaches taboo topic with ambiguity

December 4, 2013
Similar to the title, the meaning of Johnathan Gurfinkel’s debut film “S#x Acts" is never made clear.
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‘Mother’ spinoff shows lack of fresh ideas

December 4, 2013
The idea of a "How I Met Your Mother" spin off is extending the series idea longer than it should be used.
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Oscar Isaac, other actors shine in ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’

December 4, 2013
In Joel and Ethan Coen’s latest, “Inside Llewyn Davis,” the directors and actor Oscar Isaac make the title character sympathetic.