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Nosaj Thing electrifies Webster Hall

January 19, 2013
In anticipation of his upcoming album "Home," Nosaj Thing delivered an atmospheric show to a packed crowd.
'LUV's' caring characters fail to escape lazy plot

‘LUV’s’ caring characters fail to escape lazy plot

January 18, 2013
First-time director Sheldon Candis builds impressive relationships but cannot escape a trite narrative.
Chris Colfer's screenwriting debut fails to electrify audiences

Chris Colfer’s screenwriting debut fails to electrify audiences

January 10, 2013
Despite promising talent on display, the "Glee" star's first script stumbles with its storytelling.
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Meandering indie film fails to provide cinematic haven

January 9, 2013
“Fairhaven” struggles despite a profound performance from Chris Messina.
Leatherface unleashes new nightmare in 'Texas Chainsaw 3D'

Leatherface unleashes new nightmare in ‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’

January 4, 2013
Director John Luessenhop and lead actress Alexandra Daddario discuss bringing the iconic horror villain to a new generation of fans.
The best of the Arts staff's 'Best of 2012' lists

The best of the Arts staff’s ‘Best of 2012’ lists

January 1, 2013
In a year full of tremendous releases, our Arts staff highlights the true artistic gems of 2012.
New Van Sant film muddles promised political message

New Van Sant film muddles promised political message

December 27, 2012
Despite beautiful cinematography and a great cast, "Promised Land" fails to maintain a coherent agenda or interesting characters.
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Tarantino delivers another masterpiece with ‘Django Unchained’

December 24, 2012
Quentin Tarantino proves he is still in his prime with this enthralling homage to spaghetti westerns.
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‘Tabu’ remains engaging despite disjointed narrative

December 24, 2012
With its impressive use of unreliable narration, "Tabu" delivers an intriguing, if somewhat muddled, experience.
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Jack Kerouac’s ‘On the Road’ inspires talent behind adaptation

December 21, 2012
Director Walter Salles and actors Garrett Hedlund and Sam Riley detail the journey of bringing Jack Kerouac's seminal novel to the big screen.
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McGregor, Watts demonstrate possibilites of human endurance in ‘The Impossible’

December 21, 2012
Following a family during the deadliest tsunami in history, "The Impossible" is elevated to great heights by heart-wrenching performances from its lead actors.
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Best concerts of 2012 show vibrancy of indie scene

December 11, 2012
The year's five best musical performances in New York City.