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‘Crimson Peak’ provides hope for original pictures

In an industry saturated with sequels and reboots, the film industry has reached an impasse of sorts. Slowly plateauing, the availability of new and original content that is both fulfilling to its audiences and imaginative enough to stand on its…

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‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’ resurrects comedic horror franchise

“Ash vs Evil Dead” premiered Saturday Oct. 31 on Starz. The show is about Ash, portrayed by Bruce Campbell (“The Escort”), reprising his character from the original “Evil Dead” franchise. He discovers that after 30 years of living with evil…

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Weekly EP: DNCE fails to ‘SWAAY’ audiences

This year has been a big one for Disney’s former stars. Artists like Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Nick Jonas and Selena Gomez have all been met with mainstream and sometimes critical success following their latest releases. For each, creating a…

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‘Supergirl’: More romance, less action

Look, up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s the new CBS program “Supergirl.” Although the pilot leaked online a few months ago, the show premiered on CBS on Tuesday. Although the show’s cast and crew have…

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Carrie Underwood weaves together masterpiece on ‘Storytellers’

At a certain point, artists reach a level when introductions are no longer necessary. For Carrie Underwood, this is most definitely true. From her first moments on “American Idol” to the release of her most recent album, Underwood has become…

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New ‘Jobs’ movie shows tycoon’s personal growth

“I love that you don’t care how much money a person makes, you care what they make. But what you make, shouldn’t be the best part of you.” These words embody the central theme of director Danny Boyle and screenwriter…

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WNYO presents annual Hip Hop Showcase featuring awesome DJ’s

Last Friday, WNYO held its annual concert at the Village Commons. Two local artists, Robert Dawkins and Lucki Caesar, opened up for NawtyBoi Nyt. These amazing artists had their time to shine when they each performed multiple songs. The crowd…

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‘The Bacchae’ offers surreal take on Greek mythology

“The Bacchae” was an intense, abstract theater production. The play left many audience members in the theater wondering what just happened with its “dreamlike” quality. It was a performance that could be thoroughly enjoyed even though audience members might have…

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Open Mic Night Spotlight: Sicherman, Picarel rock Thursday night

“Have Faith In Me”; a powerful phrase and the title of one song performed by two friends at last week’s Open Mic Night. Jon Sicherman and Dan Picarel have been friends since their school days in Liverpool, N.Y. They have…

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Rising Student Artist: Evan Debevec-McKenney

For junior broadcasting and mass communications major Evan Debevec-McKenney, it all started in a recording techniques class in high school. After recording music and starting a band with a couple of friends, Debevec-McKenney, who goes by the artist name Evan…