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Ferdia Walsh-Peelo and Lucy Boynton (center) in "Sing Street." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 12, 2019
Binge Blog: Rock 'n' roll is a risk

Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy," created by Gerard Way and starring Ellen Page, and Amazon Prime Video's "Sing Street," directed by John Carney and starring Lucy Boynton, are this week's picks.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 11, 2019
'The Cakemaker' is an exceptional, emotionally-charged and unexpected film

This was director Ofir Raul Graizer's first feature film, 'The Cakemaker,' but its excellence mimics those of the most experienced filmmakers.

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Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari's "Susanna's Secret" runs through March 23. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • March 11, 2019
Sarasota Opera's comedic double bill impresses with lively melodies

Together, 'Rita' and 'Susanna's Secret' make for a fun departure from Sarasota Opera's

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kevin Short — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 6, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.07.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including updates on Sarasota Opera, The RIngling and Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 5, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 8

Chloe uncovers new gossip, Kelsey lashes out at Garrett and Alex and Juliette shockingly can't seem to agree if Alex cheated or not on this week's episode of MTV's "Siesta Key" reality TV show.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 5, 2019
'Everybody Knows' is an ambivalent and ambitious kidnapping whodunit

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem offer powerful performances in Asghar Farhadi's new drama/thriller, "Everybody Knows."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Edward Alley
  • March 4, 2019
Sarasota Opera chorus shines as bright as principals in 'Nabucco'

The smaller roles stand out just as much as the principals in Sarasota Opera’s third production of the winter festival season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Helena Howard in "Madeline's Madeline." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2019
Binge Blog: A roll of the dice

An electric individual performance from Helena Howard in "Madeline's Madeline" and "Game Night," the best studio comedy in years, starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, are this week’s picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The 2019 Sarasota Film Festival poster also announced the theme, The Beauty of Intelligent Film. Image courtesy Wilde Productions
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 27, 2019
Scene & Heard 02.28.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, featuring Sarasota Film Festival, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Half in Dream, The RIngling and The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 26, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 7

From rocky relationships to backstabbing friends, this week's episode brought plenty of drama.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Image courtesy Washington Post
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 26, 2019
'Never Look Away' explores the terrors of war, politics and the search for inner voice

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's film explores art's role in self expression and the dangers associated with such expression.

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“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” runs through March 10. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 25, 2019
'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' spells c-o-m-e-d-y at Players Centre

The latest show at The Players Centre for Performing Arts offers a sidesplitting tribute to the weird little kid in all of us.

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Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 25, 2019
'Cherry Docs' explores the impact of a hate crime at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's gripping production faces hatred and intolerance head-on.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Music Director Anu Tali, who has been with the orchestra since 2013, will leave at the end of this season. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • February 25, 2019
Anu Tali sends loving message with Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks 6

'To Sarasota With Love' showed the artistic strides this orchestra has made since Tali took over as music director in 2013.

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Joaquin Phoenix in "Her." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2019
Binge Blog: Matters of the heart

"Her," starring Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams, and "Leave No Trace," starring Thomasin McKenzie and Ben Foster, are this week's recommendations.

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