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Willlingham Theatre Fall Lineup Includes Molasses Creek, The Kruger Brothers, and More

9:16am September 08, 2014

by David Ford

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Comedians Take A Dark Turn In 'Skeleton Twins'

11:28am September 06, 2014

The Skeleton Twins is a new movie starring comedian Bill Hader as the estranged twin of Kristen Wiig. Hader talks with NPR's Scott Simon about his serious movie.

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Stars Line Up To Reimagine Laura Nyro

11:28am September 06, 2014

The late Laura Nyro penned hits, including "And When I Die" and "Save the Country." NPR's Scott Simon speaks with composer Billy Childs about his new album of tributes, Reimagining Laura Nyro.

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The Considered Bite: Low-Carb Diets And Our Relationship With Food

8:39pm September 05, 2014

According to a new study, cutting back on carbs can lead to weight loss. Dana Goodyear and Jason Sheehan explore how to eat enjoyably, by recommending Tartine Bread and The Gastronomical Me.

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Legal Dilemmas Become Human Drama In Ian McEwan's Latest

8:39pm September 05, 2014

by Meg Wolitzer

The Children Act by Ian McEwan is about a judge whose ruling decides the fate of a teenager in ways she can't imagine. It's written with McEwan's trademark gracefulness and control.

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Land Ho!, Lightnin' Charlie, and Caleb Caudle on Triad Arts Weekend

1:46pm September 05, 2014

by David Ford

When was the last time you saw a film that worth paying top dollar for at the box office? Well, Eddie Garcia brings it on home with Land Ho! Two 70-something ex-brothers-in-law set sail for Iceland to get their grooves back, and all hilarity breaks out. It screens in the Triad this weekend and UNCSA alumna co-writer/director Martha Stephens chats it up with us. Then it's time to revel in the blues with one of the best: Lightnin' Charlie is here to light it up with an encyclopedic knowledge of American music and the instrumental and vocal chops to walk it like he talks it. Tis the season of the Harvest Moon, and this year's Harvest Moon Festival of art, food, and music on the Reynolda House lawn kicks off next week. The entertainment this year comes courtesy of musical guest Caleb Caudle. He's here to “paint another layer on your heart.”

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos wants to sell all e-books for $9.99, while the publisher Hachette wants to vary the prices.

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In E-Book Price War, Amazon's Long-Term Strategy Requires Short-Term Risks

1:10pm September 05, 2014

by Laura Sydell

Amazon's position is that "instead of selling 100,000 copies at $14.95, you would sell 200,000 copies, let's say, at $8.99 or $9.99," says industry analyst Tim Bajarin.

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Black Jesus is the latest from Aaron McGruder, who created the politically charged comic strip and animated series The Boondocks.

'Boondocks' Creator Asks, 'What Would Black Jesus Do?'

12:37pm September 05, 2014

by Neda Ulaby

Aaron McGruder's Black Jesus premieres Thursday night on Adult Swim, and it features a Christ who drops f-bombs and drinks 40s. So is it sacrilege or subversive? Some biblical scholars weigh in.

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Meet the Artist: Singer/Songwriter Emma Stoneberg

8:46am September 05, 2014

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One of the competitors on The Chair is Anna Martemucci, a graduate of New York University film school who has written and acted before, but never directed.

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In 'The Chair,' Two Filmmakers Make Movies From The Same Script

11:18pm September 04, 2014

by David Bianculli

The new 10-episode reality show on Starz follows Anna Martemucci, a graduate of NYU film school, and Shane Dawson, who's been making YouTube videos for eight years. They compete for $250,000.

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