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Movie Review: In 'A Poet,' a Colombian farce of literary failure and stubborn belief

In Simón Mesa Soto’s “A Poet,” Oscar Restrepo (Ubeimar Rios) is a failed Colombian writer who keeps a photo of the author José Asunción Silva above his mantle. Silva died at age 30, and even Oscar...

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Grammy-nominated Edgar Barrera wishes be a pioneer for Latin songwriters

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The third time may be the charm for Edgar Barrera, the Mexican composer and producer nominated for the third consecutive year for the Grammy in the category of songwriter of the year,...

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Kennedy Center's head of artistic programming steps down 2 weeks after taking the job

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of artistic programming at the Kennedy Center abruptly stepped away from his post less than two weeks after he was named to the job in the latest sign of turmoil at the iconic...

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The Sundance Film Festival is now streaming. Here’s how, and what, to watch

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Don’t worry if you didn’t make it to the last Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Many of the films will be available to stream online starting Thursday through the...

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Ari Emanuel's 'fiery, furious' memoir to be released this fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood super-agent and power broker Ari Emanuel will have a memoir out this fall, a “fiery, furious” story by the man whose clients have included Martin Scorsese,Oprah Winfrey...

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Cher, Tina Knowles and the late Rob Reiner are among Audie Awards finalists

NEW YORK (AP) — Cher, Tina Knowles and the late Rob Reiner are among the finalists for the 31st annual Audie Awards, which honor the audio editions of fiction and nonfiction books. Cher's...

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The biggest surprise at Paris couture? It got wearable

PARIS (AP) — Paris couture this season did something unexpected: It got lighter and down to earth. Not just in fabric, but in attitude. Even with major couture debuts at...

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As if! 'Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ among 25 movies entering National Film Registry

As if they’d leave “Clueless” off the list. Cher Horowitz fans, rejoice: Amy Heckerling’s 1995 teen comedy is one of 25 classic movies chosen this year by the Library of Congress...

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Heated Rivalry creators defend Online Streaming Act in Ottawa

OTTAWA — The people behind the hit Canadian TV show "Heated Rivalry" defended the Online Streaming Act — which the U.S. has identified as a trade irritant — at a Canadian media production industry...

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Heated Rivalry creators defend Online Streaming Act in Ottawa

OTTAWA — The people behind the hit Canadian TV show "Heated Rivalry" defended the Online Streaming Act — which the U.S. has identified as a trade irritant — at a Canadian media production industry...

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