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'Revenge of the Librarians' by Tom Gauld is a must-read comic collection for every bibliophile.
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The elemental simplicity of the chord changes and the weary, indomitable creak of LeBlanc's vocals support a classic sense of melody and a distinctive artistic sensibility.
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'King on Screen' and 'Lynch/Oz' explore the evolution, inspirations, and techniques of two of the most influential storytellers in the world of film.
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Another late-career direct-to-video thriller featuring Bruce Willis, this time as Kevin Dillon's boss at an FBI surveillance center.
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Fantastic Fest brings filmmakers and fans from all over the world for the largest genre film festival in the world.
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In Noah Baumbach's film adaptation of Don DeLillo's 'White Noise' the American obsession with death and inability to look at it realistically floats in air like a toxic plume.
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A board game brings the strategy and daring of the classic first-person shooter Call of Duty to tabletop play.
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