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Jake Bugg’s ‘Shangri La’ shows no sophomore slump

November 19, 2013
Jake Bugg, a singer and songwriter, avoids stereotypes while still emulating the sounds of legendary artists.
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Performances prevent adaptation from falling short of script on ‘All That Fall’

November 19, 2013
"All That Fall" portrays Samuel Beckett's radio play on a stage.
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‘Patron Saint of Sea Monsters’ blesses audiences with laughter

November 19, 2013
“The Patron Saint of Sea Monsters” proves to be an outrageous show, but the play could use a grounding factor.
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‘Richard III,’ ‘Twelfth Night’ incorporate all-male cast to theatrical genius

November 19, 2013
A revisit of traditional Shakespearean casting produces incredible results in the latest productions of these two plays.
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‘Dear Mr. Watterson’ examines impact of ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ creator

November 13, 2013
Accounts of fans and contemporaries deliver a beautiful portrait of the man behind the popular comic strip.
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‘Nebraska’ relates raw, character-focused story

November 13, 2013
Alexander Payne’s ‘Nebraska’ makes incredible use of actors performances and cinematography, which could make it an award-winning film.
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Aleksandr Sokurov creates visually amazing ‘Faust’

November 13, 2013
"Faust," by Russian filmmaker Aleksandr Sokurov, appeals to audiences in a way the original literature cannot.
Lady Gaga overindulges in theatrics without substance on latest album, fails to live up to previous work

Lady Gaga overindulges in theatrics without substance on latest album, fails to live up to previous work

November 12, 2013
As Lady Gaga returns with the release of her third studio album “ARTPOP,” the musician who is famous for her antics delivers simultaneously what was expected from her while also exploring new territory.
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‘Thor’ sequel thunders into theaters with triumphant action

November 7, 2013
Marvel superhero Thor returns for a popular, action-packed sequel with "Thor: The Dark World."
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‘Armstrong Lie’ delivers unique account of famous scandal

November 7, 2013
Alex Gibney’s latest documentary, “The Armstrong Lie,” presents an honest account of scandalous events.
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‘Go For Sisters’ poorly navigates story of female friendship

November 7, 2013
A story of two childhood friends is bogged down by poor pacing and too many plotlines.
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Andrew Cohn’s ‘Medora’ struggles with jarring tonal shift

November 7, 2013
The story of a small Indiana town can prove engaging, but suffers from some poor pacing in its message.