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Film review: Qu’est-ce que c’est?: ‘A Private Life’

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Daniel Auteuil, M. Faust, Rebecca Zlotowski

Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski and starring Jodie Foster, “A Private Life” is the perfect movie for a winter’s day when you just want to get out of your house and sit in a nice warm theater for a few hours. M. Faust has the review.

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Willy Jacks and Visitors shine in shared debuts

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 The Editor1Tagged Americana, Rock, The Cave, Visitors, Willy Jacks

Willy Jacks and The Visitors shared a debut at The Cave Sunday afternoon as two new bands rolled out their first gigs for a packed house in a show rescheduled from Saturday because of the Bills game. The outcome was much more positive, writes reviewer Joe Genco.

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Film review: ‘The Choral,’ ‘Dead Man’s Wire’

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged film review, The Choral

M. Faust reviews two films: ‘The Choral’ and ‘Dead Man’s Wire.’ Read more to learn about the films and where to see them.

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Review: ‘Dawson City: Frozen Time’

January 13, 2026January 12, 2026 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Dawson City: Frozen Time, films, Hamburg Palace Theater

M. Faust reviews “Dawson City: Frozen Time,” a unique film showing at the Hamburg Palace Theater on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

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Review: Marriage story: ‘Is This Thing On?’

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Faust, Is This Thing On, Review

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So what do you think were our biggest stories of 2025?

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 The Editor0Tagged best stories, End of year poll

Here is our first end of the year survey, where you get to vote for what you think were the biggest stories and what were your favorite stories. We’ve even got convenient links to jog your memory.

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Review: Christmastime is biopic time — ‘Song Sung Blue,’ ‘Marty Supreme’

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Faust, Film, Marty Supreme, new releases, Song Sung Blue

M. Faust reviews two films opening today: “Song Sung Blue” and “Marty Supreme.”

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Pedagogy as a Two-way Street

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 The Editor0Tagged Bio Art, Cindi O'Mara, Ruby Merritt

“Parallel Paths: Cindi O’Mara & Ruby Merritt,” the exhibition currently on view in Beebe’s at the Gallery, marks a unique milestone in both of the artists’ creative journeys that began as a teacher/student relationship. Gerald Mead writes about how that relationship and their art have evolved.

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Review: Making new Christmas memories — ‘Concrete Christmas’ offers something fresh at ART of WNY

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 The Editor0Tagged ART of WNY, Christmas

Concrete Christmas, playing for one more week/weekend at ART of WNY, is a heartwarming holiday offering that gives Buffalo another option beyond concerts and A Christmas Carol. Bella Poynton has the review.

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Review: Deaths in the families — ‘Sentimental Value’ and ‘Hamnet’

December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 The Editor0

As awards season befalls us, the year’s top hopes are finally starting to arrive in Buffalo area theaters. Two now playing (and well worth your time) offer stories of families, death and the role of art in coping with loss, along with extraordinary performances by their leading actresses.