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‘Scandal’ continues to defy expectations of network TV capabilities

October 24, 2013
As the hit ABC show continues its third season, it offers a compelling story unlike few network dramas like it.
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‘Series of Unfortunate Events’ author Daniel Handler discusses follow-up series

October 24, 2013
Daniel Handler, who is better known by his pseudonym, Lemony Snicket, spoke with WSN about his prequel to "A Series of Unfortunate Events."
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Lesbian drama ‘Blue is the Warmest Color’ brings controversy, profound emotions

October 24, 2013
NC-17-rated drama "Blue" creates a captivating narrative of two worlds colliding and raises more questions than it provides answers.
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‘Gravity’ proves audiences want to watch smart films

October 24, 2013
As of last weekend, "Gravity" grossed $171 million domestically, and it’s been the number one film at the box office for three weeks straight. So how did this happen?
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‘Model Apartment’ presents metaphor through characters

October 23, 2013
“The Model Apartment” is a dark comedy about an old Jewish couple, Max (Mark Blum) and Lola (Kathryn Grody), who leave Brooklyn and retire to Florida.
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Elizabeth Olsen-led ‘Romeo and Juliet’ misconstrues classic play

October 23, 2013
Despite the famous source material, this rendition of Shakespeare's classic fails to live up to the original verse.
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‘Fables’ smoothly adapts into game series ‘Wolf Among Us’

October 23, 2013
Hot off the success of "The Walking Dead" game adaptation, Telltale Games delivers its unique blend of story and gameplay in this episodic series.
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Internet, YouTube offer slew of talented black female comediennes

October 23, 2013
Last week, “Saturday Night Live” performer Kenan Thompson made the mistake of suggesting that the current lack of diversity on “SNL” results from female black performers in the comedy world not being “ready.”
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‘Glass Menagerie’ revival, cast continue to shine on Broadway

October 22, 2013
Quinto's performance gives life to Tennessee Williams' work.
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AFI’s ‘Burials’ shows off band’s evolving musical capabilities

October 22, 2013
Alternative-rock outfit AFI has come a long way since its punk-rock days of the ’90s, replete with one-minute songs and yelling and screaming about anti-authoritarian themes.
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CMJ Music Marathon 2013 continues festival’s embracement of undiscovered talent

October 22, 2013
CMJ this year offered an eclectic mix of rising indie acts, some of which will soon be the talk of the music blog scene.
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Katy Perry stays within pop comfort zone on ‘Prism’

October 22, 2013
Katy Perry's new album, “Prism,” won’t convert those not already among her legions of fans, primarily because it is exactly what it strives to be — a conventional pop record.