Finally, I’m in Buffalo! … Babel’s Azar Nafisi

03/08/10

Finally, I’m in Buffalo! … Babel’s Azar Nafisi

Just Buffalo Literary Center welcomed Iranian author Azar Nafisi to Buffalo in order to speak on her process, beliefs, and works.

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A risky production triumphs

02/26/10

A risky production triumphs

A look at Torn Space Theater's Some Explicit Polaroids.

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Clapton and Beck pair up in TO

02/19/10

Clapton and Beck pair up in TO

Clapton and Beck are the epitome of "guitar gods," and the idea of them collaborating on a short tour is pretty thrilling. The plan, apparently, is that Beck does a set, followed by Clapton, and the show finishes with a joint effort.

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The weekend in movies

02/19/10

The weekend in movies

A list of films opening in Buffalo this weekend, starting 2/19.

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Movie Review: Valentine's Day

02/12/10

Movie Review: Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day—clearly the most originally titled and themed film of the year—opens today, just in time for the holiday it steals its name from. With an all-star cast weaving in and out of each others' lives in LA, the film is pretty much what you'd expect it would be.

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Out of the way Carnegie worth the trip

02/11/10

Out of the way Carnegie worth the trip

A review of two new exhibitions at the Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda.

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Breaking down the Oscar noms

02/03/10

Breaking down the Oscar noms

Three Spree writers handicap the 2009 nominees.

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Movie Review: Crazy Heart

01/29/10

Movie Review: Crazy Heart

Crazy Heart, with the award-winning performance of Jeff Bridges, opens today. Portraying a washed up drunk of a country singer, Bridges is as good as billed.

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Welcome back to Axl's jungle

01/27/10

Welcome back to Axl's jungle

The Guns 'N Roses that came onstage at 10:25 p.m. in Hamilton was fighting fit. And as the opening riff of "Chinese Democracy" shot out of the speakers, it was hard not feel goosebumps—it felt like this was the ultimate rock show.

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Extraordinary Measures: made-for-TV reaches for the big screen

01/22/10

Extraordinary Measures: made-for-TV reaches for the big screen

CBS Films' first foray in the feature film world, Extraordinary Measures, opens today. Based on the true story of one man's fight to save his children from Pompe disease, the movie follows his search for the cure.

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