The documentary Iris is the final film by late filmmaker Albert Maysles, who along with his brother David made two of the most well-known and acclaimed…
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Interview: Lewis Black on the state of today’s political satire, where Bill Maher went wrong on Islam and more
With his bulging eyes, gritted teeth and skin quaking with so much tension that the blood literally seems to be boiling beneath it, comedian Lewis Black’s…
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Crafty: Knot your average plant holder
Macramé is a knotting art that dates to the 13th century, and while it has been popular for a while, it is definitely having a moment. Hanging planters made from knotted rope can be found in the home decor departments of big box stores and hipster retailers alike. But macramé hanging planters are cheap and easy to make on your own; they’re also a great way step up your balcony, patio garden or living room.
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Feminist Police Procedural: ‘The Fall’ successfully avoids crime show cliches
American television is known for being especially violent against women, or for depictions of sexual violence. Crime shows like CSI, Criminal Minds, Stalker and True…
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Boston pop-punk act Drunken Logic play the Yacht Club
Boston-based band Drunken Logic head to the Yacht Club this Thursday to perform its smart, pop-heavy brand. Sounding at times like a cross between…
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Talking Movies: John Maclean’s ‘Slow West’ offers a fresh take on the Western genre
By now, every Western — at least every American one — is to some degree a satire of itself: so familiar are the settings, conflicts, character-types and themes…
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Little Village Presents Vino Vérité: New series launching June 7 at FilmScene
We are excited to share some news about a program we will launch next month in partnership with FilmScene and Bread Garden Market…
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Interview: Jessica Hopper of The Pitchfork Review talks feminism and her new collection of music criticism
Over the last two decades, Jessica Hopper has established herself as a leading music critic with her sharp, fierce writing. She has also helped make room for more…
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Interview: Lucas Mann on his new book about his brother’s deadly heroin addiction
Lucas Mann is the author of ‘Lord Fear’ (Pantheon, 2015), a book-length essay that examines the life of his brother Josh, who died of a heroin overdose…
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Mad Men ends: What the TV series says about the ’60s and the present (Contains Spoilers)
Giving advice comes easily to Mad Men’s eloquent and composed Don Draper (Jon Hamm). In this week’s series finale, Don passionately gives…
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Arts festival takes over downtown Marion
Marion’s City Square Park hosts the Marion Arts Festival (MAF) this Saturday, May 16 as it enters it’s 23rd year. With over 12,000 visitors expected to attend this year, MAF director Deb Bailey attributes much of the longevity and success of to the tight focus of the event, which is embodied in its mission: “No Bands. No Beer. Just Art.”
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The hypnotic post-punk of L.A. Witch comes to Gabe’s
L.A. Witch play Gabe’s this Friday, and their music makes a fair case that they may actually be a groups of witches from Los Angeles…
