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Florida Rapper Denzel Curry Ditches ’90s Nostalgia and Embraces a Forward-Thinking Aesthetic

In Music Stories by Nathan SmithSeptember 22, 2016leave a COMMENT

When Denzel Curry reflects on meeting Andre 3000, one of his personal idols, he remembers a piece of advice from the sage Atlanta rapper: “Don’t get bored.” After a wild …

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Chinese Director Bi Gan Uncovers the Magic of Digital Filmmaking in ‘Kaili Blues’

In Movies & TV by Nathan SmithAugust 31, 2016leave a COMMENT

Like most young artists, the 26-year-old Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan wears his influences on his sleeve. Kaili Blues, his award-winning debut feature, clearly takes from two of the 21st century’s …

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‘The Secret Life of Pets’ Is Just Okay, Whatever Standard You Use

In Movies & TV by Nathan SmithJuly 13, 2016leave a COMMENT

I may be young, but I’m too old to claim membership at the children’s table anymore. So I tend to be apprehensive about reviewing kids’ movies. As an ex-child, I have …

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‘The Purge: Election Year’ Fumbles Its Progressive Politics

In Movies & TV by Nathan SmithJuly 6, 2016leave a COMMENT

For three summers now, the Purge franchise has attempted to provide an affordable, insular alternative to the bloat normally associated with the summer movie season. It’s hard to throw much …

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After Two Decades, Alt-Rapper Aesop Rock Has Learned What Really Matters

In Music, Music Stories by Nathan SmithJune 29, 2016leave a COMMENT

It’s been almost 20 years since Ian Bavitz, the rapper better known as Aesop Rock, released his debut album. Hip-hop is often thought of as a young man’s game, but …

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