Brimming with a studied outrageousness, and brushed with sentiment, the show takes a sidelong look at the pretentiousness of downtown artsiness, while reminding us – or introducing us to – the French force of nature who provoked the spirits of so many 20th century creatives.
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Angela Boatwright's vibrant documentary chronicles the thriving backyard punk scene in Los Angeles.
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This is a magnificent production, prodigiously acted by the ensemble cast and brilliantly conceived, staged, and designed by Scott Elliott and his team. The production throbs with tension. The undercurrents vibrate throughout. Above all the character portrayals balance evenly to create a living portrait of the poignancy of human families.
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Does Dave Mustaine's political bent get in the way of his metal mastery?
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In a remote Turkish village five girls with playful innocence romp on a beach with some neighborhood boys. They are seen and what they have done is "criminal."
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'I believe in every aspect of one’s life it is so important to embrace and express one’s originality.'
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Over 11 days in March, Austin, Texas, will welcome 85,000 people, host 5,000 speakers, showcase over 150 bands, offer 1,500 educational and networking sessions, and screen over 200 films (not counting music videos) more than 450 times. And, Mr.Robot will be there.
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Are women truly the fairer sex without men? Or do they fare better in the company of men?
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If an actor “suffers” for his art – as we have been told over and over again about Oscar nominee Leonardo DiCaprio in the making of 'The Revenant' – does that add bonus points?
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The Oscars need Chris Rock a hell of a lot more than Rock needs the Oscars.
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