"I can love whoever I want, say whatever I want, do whatever I want – things are about to get real good." While a 20-something pop star might sing such lyrics with ignorant confidence, in Stefani's older, wiser voice, it's a declaration of a kind of victory.
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Jazz singing doesn’t come any better than Sarah Vaughan.
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J.J. Abrams joined SXSW attendees and writer/director Don Coscarelli for the debut of Phantasm – Remastered at the Stateside Theatre in Austin. The debut was part of the SXSW Midnighters series which is billed as “Scary, funny, sexy, controversial – provocative after-dark features for night owls and the terminally curious.”
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Director Wendy Schneider provides insight into her new documentary that chronicles the fascinating history of Butch Vig and Steve Marker's legendary Smart Studios, 'The Smart Studios Story.'
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Sometimes, when a movie plays at SXSW, it’s not just a screening, it’s a celebration. Last year, that was true about 'The Breakfast Club.' This year, the celebration was for the opening night premiere of Richard Linklater’s 'Everybody Wants Some.'
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A couple of technical issues remain, but 'EA Sports UFC 2' is the most realistic fighting game yet, and the new KO mode really steals the show.
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'The Walking Dead: Michonne' mini-series, for better or worse, is pretty much just more of the same from Telltale Games. So far, it's not the best story they've told, but if you're a fan, there's no reason not to check this one out.
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Enter to win a box set with remastered and expanded 2-CD versions of Phil Collins's classic 'Face Value' and 'Both Sides' solo albums.
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