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Pam Nadon
July 16, 2018

'Sorry to Bother You' is a bizarre trip that captivates audiences without an escape

Hip-hop artist Boots Riley's first film, "Sorry to Bother You" will, indeed bother you — but in a politically and socially relevant way that's appropriately troubling.

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Ryan Kohn
July 13, 2018

Binge Blog: The world and our place in it

In this week's Binge Blog, stunning nature documentaries "Planet Earth" and "Planet Earth II," quirky spy show "Chuck" starring Zachary Levi and Yvonne Strahovski and subversive comedy "Community" with Donald Glover and Alison Brie.

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Pam Nadon
July 9, 2018

'RBG' chronicles Ruth Bader Ginsburg's rise to becoming the 'great dissenter'

Betsy West and Julie Cohen's "RBG," a film about the iconic civil rights hero Ruth Bader Ginsburg, balances serious moments with comical anecdotes.

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Edward Alley
July 6, 2018

Choral Artists of Sarasota's 'Patriotic Spectacular' offers introspection

Choral Artist of Sarasota's selections were predictable but comforting at its 'Patriotic Spectacular' Fourth of July concert.

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Ryan Kohn
July 6, 2018

Binge Blog: I spy, with my two eyes...

On this week's Binge Blog, we take a look at "The Americans" on Amazon Prime Video, starring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Holly Taylor and Noah Emmerich, and Netflix's "The World's Most Extraordinary Homes," hosted by Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin.

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Marty Fugate
July 2, 2018

'Murder for Two' creates campy killer comedy at Florida Studio Theatre

The Florida Studio Theatre production 'Murder for Two' is an entertaining musical spoof of the murder-mystery form.

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Marty Fugate
July 2, 2018

'Carole's Kings' lights a candle to the iconic singer-songwriter's universal music

The iconic singer-songwriter is celebrated rather than imitated through this all-male trio in "Carole's Kings" at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Pam Nadon
July 2, 2018

'Hearts Beat Loud' lacks vigor but has its toe-tapping moments

A killer score keeps Brett Haley's somewhat endearing film, 'Hearts Beat Loud,' afloat.

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Ryan Kohn
June 29, 2018

Binge Blog: The teens are at it again

The ridiculous drama "Riverdale," the nostalgia-fest that is "Adventureland" and the sugary-sweet "Nailed It!," all available on Netflix, make up this week's Binge Blog offerings.

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Pam Nadon
June 25, 2018

'American Animals' is a cautionary tale of those who cross the line to become special

This true-crime comedy/thriller, "American Animals," is unique in that is stars actual participants who are also portrayed by actors.

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Edward Alley
June 25, 2018

Talented young musicians close 2018 Sarasota Music Festival

The Sarasota Music Festival ended with yet another string of impressive concerts, including the world premiere of "Luminous Bodies" performed by yMusic.

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Ryan Kohn
June 22, 2018

Binge Blog: A staircase and a ghost

The first edition of Binge Blog recommends watching "The Staircase," a crime-doc mini series, on Netflix, and "A Ghost Story," a beautiful film about many things, on Amazon Prime Video.