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Casa Loma is pictured on Sunday Oct. 18, 2015, from across Mill Avenue in Tempe.

An abridged history of Mill Avenue: The hauntings of Casa Loma Building

Mill Avenue's Casa Loma Building has a unique history featuring hauntings and a visit by President William McKinley.

By Tanner Stechnij | October 18, 2015

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Diamonds in the Dust: Pioneers of all-girl rock bands, Ace of Cups and Fanny

The all-girl rock bands popularized in the mid to late '70s had predecessors earlier than you think.

By Nick Latona | October 18, 2015

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Spielberg's 'Bridge of Spies' a restrained, but engaging Cold War drama

Like all of Spielberg's films, there is prestige to “Bridge” but an audacious Coen brothers script adds a unique flair.

By Tanner Stechnij | October 18, 2015

A documentary giving an inside look at the making of Green Day's album 'American Idiot'.

'Heart Like a Hand Grenade' misses major opportunity

Hearing the songs finalized version but seeing it get put together was fascinating, and I only wish the film had done more of that.

By Shane Weinstein | October 17, 2015

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The familiar is blended with style and blood in 'Crimson Peak'

Del Toro dabbles with the familiar to bring a fun take on horror romance forward.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | October 17, 2015

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Netflix's 'Beasts of No Nation' is a landmark

"Beasts of No Nation" left my covering my face in fear and verbally comforting myself through its horrors. It isn’t something that can be shaken off or easily forgotten. 

By Tanner Stechnij | October 17, 2015

Streetcar Named Desire

Lyceum Theatre's 'A Streetcar Named Desire' delivers creative design to classic play

The stage design team worked closely together to ensure that the set, the lighting, the sound and the stage effects brought the play up to date for contemporary theatre.

By Logan Saether | October 17, 2015

Marina and the Diamonds performs songs off her album "Family Jewels" on October 16, 2015 at the Marquee Theatre.

Marina and the Diamonds' 'Froot' ripe for picking at Marquee Theater

Emojis flashing in rapid succession at a pop concert is a sure sign of the apocalypse.

By Peter Northfelt | October 17, 2015

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'Steve Jobs' is stylish and innovative, but Sorkin needs a software upgrade

Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Danny Boyle elevate "Steve Jobs." Shockingly, Sorkin and over-sentimentality bog it down.

By Tanner Stechnij | October 16, 2015

Photos courtesy of Sanctum of Horror (left) and the Downtown Phoenix Zombie Walk 7 (right).

Lookin' to get spooked this Halloween? These 10 events have you covered

From scary to cute, make sure to check out these events.

By Ryan Santistevan | October 15, 2015

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Director Lenny Abrahamson tells all about 'Room' and his directorial evolution

Irish director Lenny Abrahamson has really made a name for himself as his latest film “Room” has taken off across the fall film festival circuit.

| October 15, 2015

World's Biggest Eye Contact Experiment

World's biggest eye contact experiment peers into Downtown Phoenix

Join the World's Biggest Eye Contact experiment with Downtown Phoenix and 143 other cities

By Ryan Santistevan | October 14, 2015

Marian Hill will perform at Valley Bar in Phoenix.

Marian Hill is more than just sexy music

Marian Hill chats about sexy music ahead of tonight's show at Valley Bar.

By Derek Loche | October 14, 2015

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Pro Teens lead singer seeks job as pro teenager, sex icon

Pro Teens’s first full-length eponymous album targets the perpetual angst of post-teen adulthood.

By Aimee Plante | October 13, 2015

Hershey Felder plays Irving Berlin

Celebrate the legacy of Irving Berlin at Herberger Theater

"Irving Berlin as Hershey Felder" is a thrilling show that celebrates the work of the legendary songwriter.

By Obie Dieke | October 13, 2015

FIDLAR will perform at Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix on Friday, Oct. 16.

FIDLAR bassist talks about MTV, R. Kelly and yoga

Los Angeles punk band FIDLAR talks yoga stretches, getting an app and MTV.

By Derek Loche | October 13, 2015

on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Tempe Beach Park.

From Tempe to Germany: The beers of Oktoberfest

The event housed rides, music, food and of course, beer.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | October 12, 2015

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Travel to Neverland with 'Pan,' but you may not enjoy your stay

There are some bright spots to this reboot, but perhaps Peter Pan should have been left in the past.

By Obie Dieke | October 10, 2015

Visitors look around the My Little Phobia Art Show at the Firehouse Art Gallery in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015.

Grassroots gallery Firehouse gets freaky with My Little Phobia, Cigar Box Art

These two exhibits displayed the uniqueness that is quintessential Firehouse

By Logan Saether | October 10, 2015

ASU student musicians perform at the “Roaring 20s and The Rousing 2000s” performance at Gammage in Tempe.

ASU Wind Ensemble and Orchestra go from 0 to 100 to celebrate a century of music

ASU Bands Celebrate 100th Anniversary with lively performance at ASU Gammage.

By Kayla King-Sumner | October 9, 2015