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Marty Fugate
January 9, 2019

Ibsen's “Ghosts” evokes a demon-haunted world in Asolo Conservatory show

The latest FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training play in Sarasota, "Ghosts," warns audiences of the dangers of self sacrifice.

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Niki Kottmann
January 9, 2019

Scene & Heard 01.10.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, from Sarasota Ballet adding a new performance to The Pops Orchestra donating $5,000 to Sarasota Military Officers Scholarship Fund of the Military Officers Association of Sarasota.

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Pam Nadon
January 7, 2019

'On the Basis of Sex' is an inspiring biopic on an extraordinary woman

Director Mimi Leder's film takes a personal approach in detailing Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Edward Alley
January 7, 2019

Sarasota Orchestra pulls at audiences' heartstrings in Masterworks 3 concert

"Summer to Winter" kicked off 2019 with an unforgettable performance of Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1.

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Pam Nadon
January 3, 2019

'Vice' is a polarizing, dangerously serious comedy with outstanding performances

Christian Bale deserves an Oscar for his extraordinary portrayal of Dick Cheney in the latest cutting-edge comedy by Adam McKay.

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Pam Nadon
January 2, 2019

'Bird Box' is a thrilling psychological tale with an unexpected, ironic ending

Director Susanne Bier took a risk with her new Netflix film, but it paid off.

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Ryan Kohn
December 21, 2018

Binge Blog: Wringing out the old year

The final recommendations of 2018 — "Casino Royale," "La Vita è Bella" ("Life is Beautiful"), streaming service Kanopy and social media app/site Letterboxd — are two of the best films of all time and the latest tools for movie-lovers.

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Pam Nadon
December 20, 2018

Critic's holiday film picks 2018

A look at our favorite movies coming out this holiday season, including "On the Basis of Sex," "The Destroyer," "Bird Box," "Mary Poppins Returns," "Roma," "If Beale Street Could Talk" and more.

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Niki Kottmann
December 19, 2018

Scene & Heard 12.20.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a canceled performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a partnership between Meg Krakowiak and All Star Children’s Foundation Campus of Hope & Healing and an AlexArt International artist, Fabio Dal B

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Niki Kottmann
December 17, 2018

Audiences take a gripping road trip with actor/director Clint Eastwood in 'The Mule'

The 88-year-old actor is at his best in this true story of a senior citizen-turned-drug runner trying to make up for past mistakes.

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Marty Fugate
December 17, 2018

'Straight White Men' offers an oblique, outsider’s perspective on privilege at FST

Korean-American playwright Young Jean Lee wrote a play about straight white men from the non-white female perspective.

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Anna Dearing
December 16, 2018

The Sarasota Ballet substitutes 'The Nutcracker' for dazzling 'Victorian Winters'

Sarasota Ballet's dazzling triple bill, 'Victorian Winters,' featured Sir Frederick Ashton's 'Les Patineurs' and 'Enigma Variations' with George Balanchine's 'Diamonds.'