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Keanu Reeves shines in ‘Generation Um…’ despite subpar filmmaking

May 2, 2013
Despite failed storytelling from Mark Mann, "Generation Um..." offers a great performance from Keanu Reeves.
Courtesy of Millennium Films

‘Iceman’ characters coldly received by audience

May 2, 2013
"The Iceman" characters have little dimension despite being based on real life.
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Imagery, cinematography shine in ‘Post Tenebras Lux’

May 1, 2013
2012 Cannes Film Festival Best Director award-winner Carlos Reygadas wows audiences with his surrealist film "Post Tenebras Lux."
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‘Heroes’ is not super enough for Xbox Live film program launch

May 1, 2013
In an effort to compete with Netflix, Microsoft and Xbox Live plan to release TV shows. However, "Heroes" is one of the top choices, which should be reconsidered.
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Postelles release sophomore album

May 1, 2013
The Postelles' "And It Shook Me" brings back '80s pop-rock style with its 12 tracks.
Courtesy of Rob Hauer

David Call discusses ‘Dead Man’s’ background

May 1, 2013
NYU alumni David Call talks about working with Lena Dunham and his role in the new Western "Dead Man's Burden."
Courtesy of Emily Harrold

NYU alumna talks being Tribeca’s youngest director

April 30, 2013
Her film, "Reporting on the Times: The New York Times and the Holocaust" earned her the Jury's Mention Award.
Courtesy of Joan Marcus for Music Box Theatre

‘Pippin’ revival brings big top to Broadway

April 30, 2013
This whimsical revival of "Pippin" brings larger than life performances to the stage.
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‘Veep,’ ‘Nashville’ lead spring’s underrated shows

April 30, 2013
High profile shows such as Madmen and Game of Thrones have overshadowed gems such as the hilarious Veep and the heartfelt Nashville.
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“English Little League” adds to Guided by Voices prolific career

April 30, 2013
Guided by Voices' 20th album shows remarkable variety in musical styles.
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Hirsch, Rudd showcase dramatic side in ‘Prince Avalanche’

April 25, 2013
Director David Gordon Green delivers a beautifully shot film with tremendous performances from the two leads.
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‘Gossip Girl’ star discusses playing Jeff Buckley in new biopic

April 25, 2013
Penn Badgley of "Gossip Girl" fame will play Jeff Buckley in a new film titled "Greetings from Tim Buckley."