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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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McConaughey, Leto bring strong performances to ‘Dallas Buyers Club’

October 30, 2013
Thanks to a brilliant cast and narrative, "Dallas" delivers powerful insight into humanity.
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‘Broken Circle Breakdown’ uses non-linear narrative to tell heartbreaking story

October 30, 2013
'Broken' emphasizes the emotional highs and lows of one family's struggle with their child's terminal disease in a poignant nonlinear narrative.
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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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‘Camille Claudel 1915,’ Binoche create haunting look at mental insanity

October 17, 2013
“Camille Claudel 1915” is a meditative and devastating examination of sanity, sexism and artistic silencing from new French extremism filmmaker Bruno Dumont.
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Steve McQueen awakens emotions in ’12 Years a Slave’

October 17, 2013
Nuanced scripting and direction captures the essence of the pursuit of freedom in this historic tale.
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Kimberly Peirce’s ‘Carrie’ offers smart reimagining of classic tale

October 17, 2013
Peirce's vision for 'Carrie' creates a harrowing update for the horror classic.
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‘Enzo Avitabile Music Life’ draws passion from legendary musician

October 17, 2013
The life of Enzo Avitabile is captured in a documentary by Jonathan Demme.
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‘Kill Your Darlings’ beautifully portrays story of Beat Generation

October 16, 2013
Thanks to an impressive cast, this directorial debut offers a unique insight into writers like Allen Ginsberg.
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‘Captain Phillips,’ Hanks masterfully weave story of incredible strength

October 10, 2013
Tom Hanks and Paul Greengrass are obvious picks for this year's Oscars.
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‘Escape From Tomorrow’ wastes unique filming opportunity

October 9, 2013
Randy Moore’s “Escape From Tomorrow,” a psychological thriller, uses guerrilla filmmaking techniques.
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Absorbing documentary ‘Institute’ blends fiction with reality

October 9, 2013
By the end of “The Institute,” it’s obvious we haven’t reached the bottom of the philosophical rabbit hole of soul searching that is presented in the film.