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Pam Nadon
May 8, 2018

'Foxtrot' tells the moving story of an unexpected journey of grief

The film explores the horrors of war with an impactful score, tight camera angles and compelling story.

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Marty Fugate
May 8, 2018

'Ragtime' explores American dreams and nightmares with Asolo Rep

A small but mighty cast of talented performers tell a series of stories with the message that the more America changes, the more it stays the same.

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Anna Dearing
May 2, 2018

Sarasota Ballet honors the greats in final performance of the season

Great Masters of Dance, the final program of The Sarasota Ballet's 2017-2018 season, was a tribute to three incredible choreographers and a bittersweet goodbye for two amazing dancers.

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Marty Fugate
May 2, 2018

Asolo Conservatory shows Shakespeare in the garden of good and evil

“Much Ado About Nothing” blossoms with comedy at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Pam Nadon
May 2, 2018

'Isle of Dogs' is both politically relevant and culturally spot-on

Wes Anderson's new movie could entertain anyone — even those who aren't fans of dogs and/or animated films.

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Edward Alley
April 30, 2018

'Larger Forces' proves to be strong season closer for ensemblenewSRQ

The ensemblenewSRQ's second season ended with a phenomenal concert featuring an 18-person chamber orchestra.

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Ryan Kohn
April 25, 2018

'The Long Dumb Road' mines comedic moments from a familiar formula

The film's central relationship saves an otherwise tired script.

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Pam Nadon
April 23, 2018

Perfect writing and acting pairs make 'Final Portrait' a delightful ride

Excellent dialogue, camera angles and acting make for an engaging tale of American writer James Lord's experience being painted by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti.

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Edward Alley
April 23, 2018

Romantic wonders end Sarasota Orchestra’s Chamber Music Series

Chamber Soirée 8, the final Sarasota orchestra chamber concert of the season, went out on the right note with Brahms’ Clarinet Trio.

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Ryan Kohn
April 22, 2018

'Madeline's Madeline' invites you to be a part of the performance

The film, co-written and directed by Josephine Decker, examines the ethics and means of storytelling.

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Cassidy Alexander
April 20, 2018

'Delenda': Provocative, gross, cautionary

This Sarasota Film Festival flick about how awful people can be to each other is not for the faint of heart.

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Niki Kottmann
April 19, 2018

‘Second Assault’ shines light on important issue at film festival premiere

The documentary short follows a young woman confronting a sexual assault she experienced 12 years ago by facing the police officer who deemed the encounter consensual.