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'Before You Ruin It' dazzles but does not quite ruin anything

The story inspired by Infocom's struggles in the 1980s tech world premieres at Lyceum Theater.

By Sergio Martinez | February 10, 2014

8 unique Valentine’s Day dates

Go out on a limb this Valentine’s Day with unique date ideas your significant other will love.

| February 9, 2014

'The Monuments Men' a practice in fleeting experiences

George Clooney races against time to save history's most treasured art from destruction

By Sergio Martinez | February 7, 2014

Top 5: Can 2014 bring it to beat last year's best albums?

It's not news that every year brings a flurry of album releases. However, as 2013 proved to be a pretty prime year in music, let's see if 2014 can compete.

| February 6, 2014

Completely online film festival makes watching, judging French films a snap

Attention all francophones: Watch this completely online French film festival and help choose the winners.

| February 6, 2014

Gaming journalism can't shake unethical stigma

Who holds the youtube "journalists" responsible when they break unspoken ethics?

By Michael Martin | February 6, 2014

'Magic Mike' actor Alex Pettyfer enchants ASU campus with a classroom visit

Pettyfer gives a professional actor's insight into the world of show business.

| February 5, 2014

Review: 'The Wizard of Oz' flawlessly arrives at Gammage

The flawless musical is playing at ASU Gammage.

| February 5, 2014

Alexander Vesely to debut film documenting Milton Erickson's life

The Austrian filmmaker's "Wizard of the Desert," "Viktor and I," will premiere Saturday at the Harkins Theatres Shea 14.

| February 5, 2014

Yuck proves to be delicious talent at Crescent

Yuck performed Monday at the Crescent Ballroom, showcasing its many contrasting talents.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 4, 2014

Can Beats Music beat the rest?

Can the new Beats Music compare to other free streaming services with its required payment?

| February 4, 2014

The Beatles' influence still prominent after 50-year anniversary

The Beatles were introduced to the U.S. on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. Half a century later, music still feels its influence.

| February 4, 2014

New documentary about Romney dispels robotic personality

Netflix has once again managed to give us a movie we never thought we wanted. “Mitt” is a documentary about presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s behind the scene process for both his bid for presidency in 2008 and 2012.

| February 4, 2014

Unfair representation in celebrity fashion puts women in the spotlight

The fashion world's failure to cover both men and women's fashion at Red Carpet events tends to trivialize women's professional accomplishments.

| February 4, 2014

10th annual 'Puppy Bowl' is a charming delight

The 10th annual Puppy Bowl represents a cute and quirky alternative to the Superbowl for those without an interest in traditional sports.

| February 3, 2014

Donating to a Kickstarter campaign is a gamble

Invest in Kickstarter campaigns wisely because developers don't always follow through on their promises.

By Michael Martin | February 3, 2014

Top 5 advertisements of the Super Bowl

Here's a countdown of the five best ads aired during Super Bowl 2014.

| February 2, 2014

RuPaul's Battle of the Seasons drags its participants through a shady time

"RuPaul's Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons" performed in Tucson's Rialto Theater.

| February 2, 2014

Video: School of Art moves downtown

ASU School of Art has moved 5 graduate programs to new studio space along Grant avenue, in downtown Phoenix.

By Edward James Hernandez | January 31, 2014

The Burchfield Brothers enchant audience during spring concert

With influences in classical, gospel and jazz, the Burchfield brothers took their audience on a nostalgic journey.

| January 30, 2014

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