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WSN Arts presents: Tribeca Film Festival Podcast

WSN Arts presents: Tribeca Film Festival Podcast

April 23, 2013

  As the Tribeca FIlm Festival continues through this week, members of the WSN Arts team discuss their favorite films from the festival so far. Download and listen...

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Phoenix continues to fly high with ‘Bankrupt’

April 23, 2013
On their fifth studio album “Bankrupt!,” French alternative rock group Phoenix delivers a distinctive sound while steering clear of the post-success trap so many artists fall into following the release of a popular album.
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McConaughey maintains his hot streak with ‘Mud’

April 23, 2013
Matthew McConaughey gives a consistently and scruffy and charming performance in Jeff Nichols' third feature film.
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‘Buckwild’ star’s death raises questions about reality TV

April 23, 2013
After a tragic off-roading accident led to the death of reality show star Shain Gandee, viewers might begin to question whether cameras alters people's behavior.
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‘Jekyll’ provides disappointing duality performance

April 23, 2013
When the curtain raises, popular musical "Jekyll and Hyde" begins promisingly. But by the time the curtain falls, the audience is unsatisfied.
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Tribeca Film Festival to feature NYU alumnus film ‘G.B.F.’

April 17, 2013
NYU alum Darren Stein discusses the casting and background of his film "G.B.F.," playing at the Tribeca Film Festival this year.
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‘Big Knife’ disappoints despite traditional play structure

April 17, 2013
Clifford Odets play "The Big Knife" fails to make use of the three-act structure.
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Iron & Wine’s album feels too polished, not risky

April 17, 2013
Iron & Wine presents various genres, luring sounds in their album "Ghost on Ghost."
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Tribeca film documents Internet cat video sensation

April 17, 2013
Tribeca Film Festival features the documentary "Lil Bub & Friendz," which examines the popularity of YouTube cat videos.
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs buzz back with ‘Mosquito’

April 16, 2013
Yeah Yeah Yeahs are back with a buzz-worthy album four years after their last release.
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Gimmicks, exposition overload ‘Goldor’

April 16, 2013
This Dungeons and Dragons-based play ultimately comes off as contrived in saying what does not need to be said.
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Greek tragedy Hercules adapted for modern audiences

Clio McConnell, Senior Editor April 16, 2013
Translated from Ancient Greek by NYU professor Peter Meineck, the otherwise flat performance stands as a theatrical experiment.