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I’ve Seen This Movie Before…

March 24, 2018Arts, Culture & Media

Does the story of ‘Avatar‘ seem eerily familiar to you? For student Randy Szuch, the answer is a resounding yes. In this genius mashup, Szuch matches the audio of ‘Avatar’ with scenes from a beloved Oscar-winningDisney filmfrom 1995. ‘Avatar’ is up for nine Oscars on Sunday, including Best Picture. James Cameron, the creative mind behind […]

R.E.M.’s ‘Radio Free Europe’ preserved for all time

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Live in-Studio: Jessie Ware

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