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‘Euphoria’’s controversial One Direction scene teaches a lesson on ‘real person fan fiction’

By Sydny Long | 16 hours ago

In episode three of the popular and increasingly controversial HBO series “Euphoria,” there is a sex scene. What rattled audiences was not the erotic content: it was the fact that the two participants were Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson of the once-famous band One Direction.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE TV

Amazon Prime’s ‘The Boys’ is a critique of superheroes and the media that creates them

By Ellenor Brown | Yesterday

“The Boys” is Amazon Prime Video’s latest contribution to the behemoth that is the superhero genre, a slightly grunge, antihero story that turns what audiences have come to know and expect from action on its head. Based on a comic book series of the same name, the show strikes a balance of amusing and serious critical portrayals of a massive corporation breeding celebrity superheroes.

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Artist Daniel Aguilar Ruvalcaba talks desire and economics at Ruby Friday event

By Deney Li | 2 days ago

Aguilar Ruvalcaba’s “A Talk about Turtles” is the first Ruby Friday event of the new school year, and the artist came to Duke to discuss his work complemented by his own exhibited art. Ruby Fridays invite artists to Duke to share their work and careers in the Ruby Lounge, and this year they will occur every Friday at 12 p.m.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE POP CULTURE

Summer culture roundup: ‘Midsommar,’ ‘Euphoria’ and more

By Recess Staff | 2 days ago

Recess staff and contributors share their favorites from the summer.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE MOVIES

‘It Chapter Two’ isn’t scary — and that’s not a bad thing

By Malai Escamilla | 2 days ago

Twenty-seven years after the terrifying events of “It” (2017), the Losers Club returns to Derry for a final showdown with Pennywise (Bill Skarsgard) in the recently-released “It Chapter Two.” The film features incredible performances, a phenomenal character driven story and stunning set pieces and special effects — but it’s just not that scary. 

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‘It’s like breathing’: Duke electrician Jimmie Banks reflects on his passion for art

By Tessa Delgo | 3 days ago

Fittingly enough for a modern-day Renaissance man, Jimmie Banks lists Leonardo da Vinci among his chief artistic heroes. In addition to being an exhibiting artist at the Rubenstein Arts Center, Banks is a Duke Facilities Management electrician of 22 years, a former head cook of a barbecue restaurant, a breakdancer and a friend to everyone he meets along the way.

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‘Southbound’ exhibit at Power Plant Gallery resists stereotypes about Southern identity

By Skyler Graham | 3 days ago

The American South is an ever-changing landscape, its growing communities and dynamic businesses pushing the region away from strict definitions.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE MUSIC

Growing up is complicated on Frankie Cosmos’ ‘Close It Quietly’

By Stephen Atkinson | 3 days ago

While Kline’s past releases were confined to the bedroom, the bus, the school hallways — the spaces she frequents — “Close It Quietly” broadens Kline’s scope, applying her introspection to the world.

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Learning how to do nothing

By Miranda Gershoni | 3 days ago

I spent this summer in New York, a cesspool of sights, sounds, and — mostly to its detriment — smells. Armed with a class and an internship and living just a few blocks from Union Square, my days filled quickly. 

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Nasher’s ‘Art for a New Understanding’ is a turning point for exhibitions of Native art

By Meg Hancock | September 5, 2019

To Marshall N. Price, the Nasher Museum of Art’s newest exhibition is “a paradigm-shifting exhibition in many, many ways.”

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Gospel legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples to return to Durham

By Andrew Witte | September 5, 2019

The rhythm and blues artist Mavis Staples — a “staple” of American music — is set to perform at the historic Carolina Theatre, returning with Duke Performances Oct. 3.

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‘Exit/No Entry’ sheds light on people affected by U.S. asylum policies through modern dance

By Tessa Delgo | September 5, 2019

From Haitian Creole to modern dance, Gaspard Louis has a history of bringing his languages to the Duke community. 

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‘Man is born free, yet everywhere, he is in plastic handcuffs’: A Q&A with novelist Maria Kuznetsova

By Anya Dombrovskaya | September 5, 2019

So begins a champagne and shackles night in Maria Kuznetsova’s first novel. In “OKSANA, BEHAVE!” Kuznetsova, Trinity ‘08, stitches a loosely autobiographical narrative, seeing Oksana through the turbulence of her immigrant childhood, and into her independence after she graduates from Duke.

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‘Priceless: The Music of Florence Price’ revives pioneering composer’s lost works

By Courtney Dantzler | September 5, 2019

In a classical music culture that recognizes composers as male, white and dead, Florence Price, a black woman, is certainly an anomaly. Her resilience amid a difficult life has resonated with a new generation of listeners, including Duke faculty, staff and students.

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‘It's never too late’: DEMAN Weekend keynote speakers share their paths to arts and media careers

By Stephen Atkinson | September 5, 2019

When Dave Karger, Trinity ’95, entered Duke’s Career Center as a first-year to seek an internship in the entertainment industry, he was met with surprise.

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Can’t decide which DEMAN event to attend in November? Take this quiz and we’ll tell you

By Sydny Long | September 5, 2019

The Duke Entertainment, Media & Arts Network — more commonly referred to as DEMAN — will host its annual DEMAN Arts & Media weekend Nov. 1 and 2 on Duke's campus. The events, which include panels hosted by alumni and career-oriented activities, are numerous, and we understand how daunting that can be. (Where do I go? Who should I see? What on earth are “Guac and Talks”?)

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Screen/Society's fall lineup brings arthouse and international cinema to Duke

By Sarah Derris | September 5, 2019

Since its founding in 1991 by graduate students, the Arts of the Moving Images’ Screen/Society series has been the center of eclectic film programming on campus. 

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From films to photos, Center for Documentary Studies’ fall programming is an eclectic mix

By Mason Berger | September 5, 2019

The Center for Documentary Studies has countless opportunities for students this coming fall.

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Tell me a success story: Duke brings creative industry alumni to campus for 10th annual DEMAN Weekend

By Elizabeth Butcher | September 5, 2019

The Duke Entertainment, Media, & Arts Network’s signature event, which is celebrating its 10th year, will take place Nov. 1 and 2.

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RECESS  |  STAFF NOTE

What comes after certainty

By Will Atkinson | September 5, 2019

On Karl Ove Knausgaard, Bill Callahan and the art of daily living.