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Musical Movements: Nu-disco

November 25, 2013
While disco reigned decades ago, a nu-dsco movement has brought back some of the genre's best attributes to popular music.
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WSN Arts Podcast, episode 7: ARTPOPcast

November 20, 2013
Is Lady Gaga's new album a continuation of her impressive career or a misstep for the star?
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Changes behind camera promise fresh direction

November 20, 2013
“The Hunger Games” was released last year to critical acclaim and box office success, and even with a director change, "Catching Fire" should achieve the same success.
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‘Narco’ fails to fully explore Mexican Drug War impact

November 20, 2013
“Narco Cultura,” a documentary by Shaul Schwarz, represents the opposing impacts of the Mexican Drug War.
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Vince Vaughn, director Ken Scott cannot deliver laughs in remake

November 20, 2013
Ken Scott's "Delivery Man" provides a disappointing rendition of "Starbuck."
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Chris Lilley discusses revival of fan-favorite character

November 20, 2013
Australian comedian Chris Lilley discussed his series “Ja’mie: Private School Girl,” which premieres on HBO Sunday, Nov. 24.
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Jake Bugg’s ‘Shangri La’ shows no sophomore slump

November 19, 2013
Jake Bugg, a singer and songwriter, avoids stereotypes while still emulating the sounds of legendary artists.
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Performances prevent adaptation from falling short of script on ‘All That Fall’

November 19, 2013
"All That Fall" portrays Samuel Beckett's radio play on a stage.
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‘Patron Saint of Sea Monsters’ blesses audiences with laughter

November 19, 2013
“The Patron Saint of Sea Monsters” proves to be an outrageous show, but the play could use a grounding factor.
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‘Richard III,’ ‘Twelfth Night’ incorporate all-male cast to theatrical genius

November 19, 2013
A revisit of traditional Shakespearean casting produces incredible results in the latest productions of these two plays.
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Alum Skylar Astin talks lead role in TBS comedy ‘Ground Floor’

November 14, 2013
Skylar Astin, who rose to fame as a star in "Pitch Perfect," talks about his latest comedy project.
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Sundance Channel’s ‘Returned’ breathes life into zombie horror genre

November 14, 2013
Sundance's new drama deviates from the over-the-top formula of hit zombie genre shows like "Walking Dead" to create more well-rounded, realistic characters.