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Movie musicals were on wane but may be returning

December 11, 2012
Musical films have been almost extinct for some time, but "Les Misérables" may revive the genre.
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Theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens classic brings audience center stage

December 11, 2012
Innovative new play brings closure to Dickens' unfinished "Mystery of Edwin Drood."
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New kind of zombie in Brad Pitt’s horror flick

December 6, 2012
"World War Z," a zombie-apocalypse movie to be released next June, is based off Max Brooks' popular 2006 novel.
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‘Cloud Atlas’ brings literary magic to big screen

December 6, 2012
"Cloud Atlas" is an impressive feat of epic storytelling, formidable acting and impressive direction.
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‘Matilda’ adaptation brings childhood magic to stage

December 6, 2012
Though a beloved childhood storybook, Matilda the Musical has reached the hearts of adults and kids alike.
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Sci-fi novel crucial as society advances

December 6, 2012
Science fiction remains as an attractive genre even in today's post-sci-fi world.
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Digital age must not abandon pen, paper

Clio McConnell December 6, 2012
E-readers are efficient, but they can't beat the experience of reading a paper book.
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Chicago rockers take listeners on inter-galactic ride

December 6, 2012
I Fight Dragons features old-school science-fiction movies and TV shows in its music video for “Save World, Get Girl.”
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‘Ender’s Game’ return shows early promise

December 6, 2012
The popular sci-fi novel "Ender's Game" will be turned into a feature film and released next November.
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Pretty Lights provides taste of future

December 6, 2012
Pretty Lights displays sci-fi concept with album art and electronic music.
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‘Looper’ re-defines sci-fi, targets mature audience

December 6, 2012
Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars in "Looper," a sci-fi movie that tackles the similar tropes of the genre in new, unprecedented ways.
About 2012 Arts Issue

About 2012 Arts Issue

December 6, 2012
WSN's arts editor discusses his inspiration behind this semester's Arts Issue.