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Arts + Entertainment | Reviews

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  • Pam Nadon
  • October 16, 2016
Film review: 'The Accountant'

Affleck is at the top of his game as an unsuspecting accountant harboring violent tendencies and a heart of gold.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 11, 2016
Film review: 'The Girl on the Train'

'The Girl on the Train' is a tangled web of deceit.

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • October 9, 2016
Five grand pianos equal crowd pleaser

The Artist Series Concerts' Piano Grand! delights audience both musically and emotionally.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 5, 2016
Film review: 'Deepwater Horizon'

Peter Berg's harrowing film focuses on the lives affected by the disaster, rather than its environmental effects.

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Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Marty Fugate
  • October 5, 2016
Theater review: 'Gypsy'

'Gypsy' reveals the stages of a legendary life at The Players.

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Scott Kuiper and Brett Mack. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • October 2, 2016
Theater review: 'The Tragedy of Hamlet'

Asolo Conservatory students get to the heart of “Hamlet” in a touring production for young people.

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Rebecca Roberts, Lauren Ward, Dylan Jones and Neil Levine. Photo by Marty Fugate
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 29, 2016
Theater review: Little Grey Hat Productions at Starlite Lounge

Dylan Jones debuted three works in progress.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 27, 2016
Film review: 'Author: The JT LeRoy Story'

This fascinating film uncovers the story behind the fictitious author JT LeRoy and the real woman behind the hoax.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • June LeBell
  • September 25, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra 'Music of Our Time'

The Sarasota Orchestra offered a pair of bookend concerts that explores experimentation, storytelling and the limits of traditional instruments.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 22, 2016
Film review: 'Snowden'

Oliver Stone's new film shows that for Edward Snowden, the only safe place is on the run.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 21, 2016
Theater review: 'Sylvia'

Manatee Players is putting on the dog with "Sylvia."

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  • Marty Fugate
  • September 21, 2016
Theater review: 'Last Rights'

'Last Rights' puts last things first at Florida Studio Theatre

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 16, 2016
Remembering Paul Wolfe — Sarasota's Music Man

Paul Wolfe, co-founder of the Sarasota Music Festival, died Tuesday at age 90.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 14, 2016
Peak Performances: Joseph Caulkins' adventurous spirit

From the conductor’s podium to the world’s most isolated mountaintops, the Key Chorale artistic director draws inspiration from adventure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 12, 2016
Film review: 'Sully'

Tom Hanks is at his best portraying an everyman, confident in his ability to do the right thing.

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