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Favianna Rodgriguez Illuminates the MultiCultural Center

January 26, 2017 by

In present times, artists and activists like Rodriguez are as important and integral to social justice as ever. The rights of many are lost in a state of vulnerability.
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The Friday Review: I See You by the xx

January 20, 2017 by

For fans of the xx’s previous work, this album keeps their atmospheric instrumentation and their oft-touched themes of love and loneliness.
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5 Movies That You May Have Missed in 2016

January 18, 2017 by

With the year finally over and Oscar season quickly approaching, it’s important to take a look back at some of the great films Artsweek didn’t have a chance to review, or films you maybe didn’t ...
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Dawes, Dad Rock and the Modern Meaning of Genre

January 18, 2017 by

Genres are, in fact, boxes; they’re compartmentalized for conveniently choosing what we want to consume in a culture constantly flooded with new music. However, some music is best created by challen...
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‘Arrival’ Makes a Smooth Landing at Pollock

January 12, 2017 by

'Arrival' stresses the coming together of people in spite of differences, the circularity and recurring connections of all things.
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‘La La Land’: A Hollywood Story Turned to Cinematic Gold

January 12, 2017 by

Los Angeles is essentially its own living and breathing character, leading the audience to believe that the film is as extravagant as the city itself.
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Artsweek’s Favorite Albums of 2016

January 4, 2017 by

All in all, 2016 was one hell of a year. And, as with any particularly tumultuous time, it left us with some amazing music.
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A Rogue New Step into a Larger World

January 3, 2017 by

The timing of Carrie Fisher's death has caused Leia's appearance at the film's end to transform from something that, upon first viewing, just served as a nostalgia-tickling moment but turned into some...
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‘Jackie’ Highlights the Horror of Making History

January 3, 2017 by

There is no way to escape Jackie’s situation, and we as an audience are stuck with her in this disturbingly surreal hell.
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‘Moana’ is a Vibrant Disney Masterpiece

December 5, 2016 by

Moana is strong-willed and cares for her people, willing to take any risk she can when setting out on the open sea.
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Get Groovy with Marc E. Bassy at Velvet Jones

December 5, 2016 by

Several of us will be experiencing a different kind of pain as we endure finals week, which is why seeing Marc E. Bassy when he hits Velvet Jones next Wednesday will be the perfect remedy.
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‘Beasts’ is Not So Fantastic

November 30, 2016 by

'Beasts' is brave enough to detach just enough from its enormously successful predecessor, however, the film relies too much on its pre-established and well-realized setting and lore.
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Ten Songs for the Turkey Drop

November 30, 2016 by

If you were a victim of the Turkey Drop, the excitement of seeing your significant other back home after months away at college turned to crying by a leftover turkey sandwich when they said it wasn’...
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21 Savage to Hit Velvet Jones

November 30, 2016 by

21 Savage is young, charismatic and will not filter himself for anyone.
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Neko Case Enchants Campbell Hall

November 28, 2016 by

There was something pure of the way Case poured her heart into her own words, making them echo against the walls of Campbell hall with intention.
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