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McConaughey transformed in ‘Buyers Club’

Matthew McConaughey punctuates a long line of terrific performances with his best so far in ‘Dallas Buyers Club.’

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Where to start with all this JFK stuff on TV? Here.

Where to start with all this JFK stuff on TV? Here.

A guide to some (most?) of the JFK-related shows on TV this month — with our critic’s recommendations.

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JFK anniversary on TV: A nation stuck in a freeze frame

JFK anniversary on TV: A nation stuck in a freeze frame

REVIEW | Why do we keep reliving Nov. 22, 1963, in an onslaught of stale 50th-anniversary shows?

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A ballet program that’s annual frustration

A ballet program that’s  annual frustration

REVIEW | The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, as always, is so close, but ultimately frustrating.

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Exciting new science fiction is skeptical of science

Mira Grant, Wolfgang Jeschke and David Barnett imagine worlds in peril.

An electro act with an interest in melodies, lyrics

An electro act with an interest in melodies, lyrics

There’s only one pure dance track on the new EP from Canadian duo Adventure Club.

‘Blind, Crippled and Crazy’ sounds crazy good

‘Blind, Crippled and Crazy’ sounds crazy good

Texas roots-rock vets Delbert McClinton and Glen Clark team up for first time in 40 years.

Still searching for salvation through song

Still searching for salvation through song

Soul legend Mavis Staples has plenty of conviction in her hearty, uplifting voice.

TV highlights: ‘MasterChef: Junior’ finale

TV highlights: ‘MasterChef: Junior’ finale

Plus, “Grimm,” “JFK: The Final Hours” and “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.”

Finding solace in the sounds of his youth

Finding solace in the sounds of his youth

Aaron Neville’s new album, “My True Story,” celebrates the doo-wop songs he loved to sing as a kid.

Millennials & the Economy: All your answers in this comic

Millennials & the Economy: The Nib’s latest webcomic has all the answers in 6 easy steps. [Rich Stevens Q+A.]

Trio da Paz shows the complexities of Brazilian jazz

Trio da Paz shows the complexities of Brazilian jazz

Many of the genre’s styles were on fine display at the supergroup’s Blues Alley gig.

Netflix, Marvel reach deal for 4 new superhero series

Netflix, Marvel reach deal for 4 new superhero series

Live-action ‘Daredevil,’ ‘Luke Cage’ among original online series coming in 2015 from Marvel TV and Netflix.

CMA Awards: Pondering the future of country music on the red carpet

CMA Awards: Pondering the future of country music on the red carpet

The conversation rarely gets deep on the red carpet, but as the stars strolled past at the 47th CMA Awards we did our best to ask about the state of country music.

Boys made the noise but didn’t drown out country music’s new star

Boys made the noise but didn’t drown out country music’s new star

Kacey Musgraves’s quiet coup at the CMAs may signal rumblings of a regime change in country music.

TV highlights: Bill Nye returns to prime time

TV highlights: Bill Nye returns to prime time

Plus, “Inside the Actors Studio,” “Reign” and “Glee.”

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Entertainment Videos

Parsons Dance performs ‘Nascimento Novo’ (Excerpts)

Parsons Dance performs ‘Nascimento Novo’ (Excerpts)

Members of the New York-based contemporary dance company perform “Nascimento Novo,” which features choreography by David Parsons and music by Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist, Milton Nascimento.
The Musical ‘If/Then’ with Idina Menzel

The Musical ‘If/Then’ with Idina Menzel

Performer Idina Menzel stars in the musical “If/Then” at The National Theatre through Dec. 8.
‘Love in Afghanistan’ at Arena Stage

‘Love in Afghanistan’ at Arena Stage

From Arena Stage’s resident playwright Charles Randolph-Wright comes the production ‘Love in Afghanistan,’ directed by Lucie Tiberghien.
The Washington Ballet’s ‘Giselle’ (Snippets)

The Washington Ballet’s ‘Giselle’ (Snippets)

Highlights from a 2004 Washington Ballet performance of “Giselle.”
Dance Theatre of Harlem’s ‘Gloria’ (Excerpts)

Dance Theatre of Harlem’s ‘Gloria’ (Excerpts)

The Dance Theatre of Harlem performs “Gloria” with choreography by Robert Garland and music by Francis Poulenc.

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