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'Off Beat Cinema': labor of love drives long-running local television show

By NADIA BRACH | Oct. 30

Since 1993, every Saturday after midnight, local television station WBBZ TV, and other channels across the country, air “Off Beat Cinema.”

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Buffalo in popular media

By NADIA BRACH | Oct. 22

It should therefore come as a surprise to learn that because of Buffalo's rich and diverse history, there is a considerable number of films, songs, and other forms of entertainment that have paid reverence to this storied city.  Below are seven instances of popular media in which Buffalo is the key setting:

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‘Smile 2’ Review

By AZIZA IBRAHIMI | Oct. 22

The horror genre has seen a resurgence in psychological thrillers in recent years, becoming one of the most popular genres in theaters and streaming services. With everyone looking for a good scary movie to watch during the fall season, the release of “Smile 2” was a fantastic choice.

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‘Walk in Her Shoes’: Shining light on missing and murdered Indigenous women

By VERONICA BARGNESI | Oct. 15

For Indigenous women, murder is the third leading cause of death, often perpetrated by non-Native men. Of the reported 5,712 missing Indigenous women, the U.S. Department of Justice’s federal missing persons database only logged 116 cases. In the pursuit to change that, Aiyana Jacy Martin created a fashion show to spread awareness of this growing issue.

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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Review

By JOSH PAWLIK | Oct. 9

This past weekend, the highly anticipated film, “Joker: Folie à Deux” starring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix, hit theaters. Unfortunately, the film had an underwhelming opening weekend at the box office, bringing in $40 million.

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All about Hertel Avenue’s murals

By VERONICA BARGNESI | Oct. 8

Although tucked away between homes and shops, Buffalo’s mural arts scene is not something to overlook. Set in the heart of Hertel Avenue, among village shops and cafes, it’s the perfect spot to hang out and take some pictures.

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The influence of celebrity endorsements on elections

By JOSH PAWLIK | Oct. 2

The 2024 presidential election is five weeks out, and the race for the White House is neck-and-neck with both candidates within just a few points of each other in most national polls. With that being said, can an endorsement from Hollywood’s biggest stars influence voters?

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The Grapevine

By JOSH PAWLIK | Sep. 24

From concerts, to shows, to exhibits, there is something for everyone this semester.  Here are some events to look forward to this fall:

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A walk through Buffalo’s Music in Arts Festival

By MARINA NOACK | Sep. 24

Located in Buffalo’s Outer Harbor sits a truly understated gem, Buffalo’s Music in Arts Festival. The festival consists of a combination of visual, auditorial and performative art exhibitions. The venue is spread out across different themed sections, with more than 10 different stages hosting a variety of local talent, spanning every genre imaginable, from blue-grass, punk, rock, to Afro-House, Techno and more.

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Irish Classical Theater Company presents: ‘Dracula (a comedy of terrors)’

By NADIA BRACH | Sep. 24

“Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” had its original run off-Broadway from Sept. 2023 to Jan. 2024, and now the play is being adapted by the Irish Classical Theater Company (ICTC) in Buffalo.

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Visiting Artist Speaker Series: A bold introduction to Abdi Osman’s creative work

By VERONICA BARGNESI | Sep. 17

Every Monday night, the UB Department of Art invites artists, critics and historians to its Visiting Speaker Series event held in the Center for the Arts (CFA). This week, Somali-Canadian artist and UB assistant professor Abdi Osman took the stage.

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Sarah Jane Barry showcases grief, vulnerability and resilience in new exhibit

By JOSH PAWLIK | Sep. 17

“The Dragons in Our Lives,” an exhibit by Sarah Jane Barry at the Buffalo Arts Studio, showcases grief, vulnerability and resilience in the midst of dark times like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Artist Kathryn Ramey showcases sustainable art in exhibition at Silo City

By MARINA NOACK | Sep. 10

Kathryn Ramey, an artist, filmmaker, and Professor of Anthropology at Emerson College, put on a film exhibition at Silo City, a reclaimed grain silo turned art exhibition near Buffalo’s First Ward on Sept. 6.

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Movie review: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is adequate adequate

By NADIA BRACH | Sep. 10

Thirty years after his debut, one of the heroes of “spooky season” is back on the silver screen. Directed by Tim Burton and scored by Danny Elfman, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” includes many elements of Burton’s signature style.