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'Vice' is a polarizing, dangerously serious comedy with outstanding performances

Christian Bale deserves an Oscar for his extraordinary portrayal of Dick Cheney in the latest cutting-edge comedy by Adam McKay.

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'Bird Box' is a thrilling psychological tale with an unexpected, ironic ending

Director Susanne Bier took a risk with her new Netflix film, but it paid off.

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Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning's 2019 Music Mondays series kicks off Jan. 7

Edward Alley reflects on what he's learned after a year of hosting the Music Mondays lecture series.

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  • December 26, 2018
The Hermitage Artist Retreat places importance on its human factor

Local author Roger Drouin opens a new chapter at area artists’ retreat.

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  • December 21, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design ranks No. 1 in the US on two magazine lists

The college snagged two first-place spots on the latest Animation Magazine and College Magazine top school lists.

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  • December 21, 2018
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The final recommendations of 2018 — "Casino Royale," "La Vita è Bella" ("Life is Beautiful"), streaming service Kanopy and social media app/site Letterboxd — are two of the best films of all time and the latest tools for movie-lovers.

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  • December 20, 2018
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A look at our favorite movies coming out this holiday season, including "On the Basis of Sex," "The Destroyer," "Bird Box," "Mary Poppins Returns," "Roma," "If Beale Street Could Talk" and more.

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  • December 19, 2018
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Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a canceled performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a partnership between Meg Krakowiak and All Star Children’s Foundation Campus of Hope & Healing and an AlexArt International artist, Fabio Dal B

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  • December 19, 2018
Local restaurants spread Christmas cheer for festive foodies this holiday

Don't want to cook for Christmas? These Sarasota and Longboat Key restaurants have made a tradition out of holiday dining.

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  • December 19, 2018
'Rocky Mountain Fast Guy' film proves a little movie magic goes a long way

John McElroy turned a devastating life change into something positive with the film "Rocky Mountain Fast Guy."

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  • December 19, 2018
The Crunch that Stole Christmas forces artists to create new traditions

The show must go on. With all that hard work, who has time for the holidays? Area performing arts talents find a way.

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