The historical drama 'Rose' set in the 17th century follows a woman disguised as a man, a onetime soldier who makes his life in a Protestant village.
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A beautiful, kind young girl just might become a monster. And we see all of this in just the first two of the eight episodes.
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Gauthier’s lyrics address topical themes without platitudes and often via the life stories of individuals. This is a courageous and powerful album from an important artist at the peak of her powers.
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Factoring in autobiographical elements and powerful emotions from his own life, director James Grey elevates an ordinary family to myth and tragedy.
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In a revival in its original home, this fantasy cabaret surrounds legendary avant-garde performance artist Joey Arias with the visual magic of puppetry mastermind Basil Twist.
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Fantastic Fest 2026, the nation’s largest genre-film festival, provided two exciting and surprising horror films that set the tone for much of the fest.
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The analogies to tarot cards might have been somewhat fanciful, but that's the magic of tarot: It becomes what you choose to make of it, as this concert and a current exhibit at the Morgan show.
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Fantasy roleplaying games have been steeped in spells and powers since their beginning, and the world of Dragonbane seeks to revive the mystery and risk of magic seen in those early days.
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In 'Fjord' an immigrant Romanian family living in Norway is subject to an investigation and faces the scrutiny of the local judicial system.
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