From the trailer, The Woman in Gold might seem as predictable and repetitive as any other movie in theaters. But this movie is a lesson as to why we sit through films instead of just judging them on a two-minute snippet: the characters come to life on screen in a way that flips whatever pre-conceived notions the trailer may have instilled in the viewer.
Dancing can be a grueling art form – members of Pascal Rioult’s company practice for eight hours a day – three-hour classes and then another two to six hours in the studio for rehearsal. The work of Pascal Rioult and his company, RIOULT Dance NY, made its way to the Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre on Saturday night.
The instruments that accompany his music provide the atmosphere of “sadness,” but Yung Lean’s lyrics and delivery don’t provide much emotion at all.
Better Call Saul looks every bit as popular and exciting its predecessor Breaking Bad.
This week in Buffalo the list of concerts truly personifies Buffalo’s diverse music scene.
What For?, Bundick’s fourth album as Toro Y Moi, runs concurrent to the artist’s obsession with musical innovation and growth.
Last Thursday, the North Park Theatre celebrated the 17th Anniversary of the first screening of the film that was shot entirely in Buffalo.
On Monday Jay-Z launched Tidal, his own music streaming service. It went viral almost immediately.
Williams, a correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, performed at the Center for the Arts as part of the Student Association’s Comedy Series Thursday night.
On Wednesday night, Aaron Kunin read selections of his poetry as part of UB’s Poetics Plus program at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center in downtown Buffalo. Poets in the program are selected through votes by English department students.
Tuesday evening, audience members in the Center for the Arts traveled back to 1975, the year Dweezil Zappa’s father Frank Zappa, a prolific guitarist, released his album One Size Fits All.
The annual Black Box Concert, presented this year by The Hiller Computer Music Studios of the Department of Music, showcased six separate performers, ranging from UB graduates, current faculty and other artists invited to perform various soundscapes centered on the manipulation of four-channel media and sound mixing.
On Wednesday night at 8 p.m., folk rock band The Decemberists, hailing from Portland, Oregon, played a sold-out show on the Mainstage Theater in the UB Center for the Arts – or the “Buffalo Contemporary Arts and Celebration Center,” as frontman Colin Meloy called it.
Get Hard believes its two big name comedian stars can heal all of its comedic and cinematic flaws.
The experimental hip-hop group Death Grips has just released the second half of their full-length final album, The Powers That B.
The Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber aired Monday featuring 10 guests who provided a level of shock value and vulgarity that was surprising to some.
Since the initial release in 1979, Mad Max has gained a strong underground cult-like following, and fans of the film series are eagerly anticipating the comeback film, being released in May. The newest installment of the film brings the older three back into the light – a trend that’s been seen in films recently across all genres.
This week some indie acts – some burgeoning, some successful – will be playing across Buffalo. From a four-guitarist band that slays live shows to a light-hearted electro group from Rochester, Buffalo’s final days of March and first days of April bring a diverse spread of artists to usher in spring. Do yourself a favor – get out and get dancing.
Young the Giant, In the Valley Below, Banks, Bear Hands and Royal Tongues are performing at this year’s Spring Fest on May 2.
Earl Sweatshirt of OFWGKTA, following in the footsteps of Kendrick Lamar and Drake, dropped an unannounced 10-track album titled I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside.
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