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​Shakespeare on the Lawn presents “Hamlet” off the Lawn

By Paul Rohrbach | April 19, 2016

Writing an un-effusive review of “Hamlet” is a little bit of a nightmare. Though writers are discouraged from superlatives, self-important purple prose and vague tangents about how a work of art addresses the human condition, shouldn’t a review of “Hamlet” be just a little tinged with purple, or at least a soft violet? How is one supposed to not call “Hamlet” phenomenal when it is, objectively, such a phenomenon?

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The girls are out of character in “Homeward Bound”

By Malory Smith | April 14, 2016

“Homeward Bound,” the newest installment of “Girls,” was a disappointment. Though there was substantial plot development as well as pleasant pacing and aesthetic quality, the episode felt unbelievable and untrue to its characters. Shoshanna (Zosia Mamet) returns to America in this episode feeling out of place and at a loss.

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"The Legend of Zelda" transforms JPJ

By Michael Crawford | April 13, 2016

“The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” made a stop at John Paul Jones Arena last week. The show was spectacular, featuring a fully-fledged symphony and choir performing some of the greatest pieces from the iconic video game series.

"Hardcore Henry" is innovatively filmed.
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“Hardcore Henry” lives up to its name

By Matthew Gittelman | April 13, 2016

Directed by Ilya Naishuller and starring Sharlto Copley and Haley Bennett, “Hardcore Henry” combines its innovative technical framework with a story that, while bizarre and sometimes discombobulated, holds surprising thematic resonance.

Amazon's "Catastrophe" becomes solemn in its second season.
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Amazon’s "Catastrophe" Gets Serious

By Paul Rohrbach | April 13, 2016

These shows utilize the freedom of internet television to construct less traditional, more centered narratives than would be found on broadcast television. “Catastrophe” is probably the fastest paced of them all.

Season two takes "Outlander" to the stunning 18th Century Paris.
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“Outlander” continues to impress

By Ellen Adams | April 13, 2016

“Outlander” continues to be one of the most compelling shows on television, with a romance for the ages, complex characters and compelling political intrigue. Though the audience knows the outcome of Claire and Jamie’s efforts within the first minute of the show, the journey up to that point remains riveting.

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M83’s “Junk” is aptly named

By Samantha Rafalowski | April 13, 2016

“Junk” was a risky move in its conception. Anthony Gonzalez’s narrative was inspired by 70’s and 80’s television, specifically “Punky Brewster” and “Who’s the Boss.” The goal was to explore nostalgic fantasies through these roots, but those roots don’t belong to the generation of M83 listeners.

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​Mogwai’s first soundtrack proves successful

By Alexander Castro | April 10, 2016

Scottish post-rocker band Mogwai has long been a genre mainstay, and it continues its record of consistency with its latest album, “Atomic.” The album was produced as a soundtrack to the BBC’s new Hiroshima documentary, “Atomic: Living in Dread and Promise.”

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