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Rating: A A compelling story about the dynamics between a mentor and his protégé in the world of competitive jazz, director Damien Chazelle’s “Whiplash” is as rapid-fire as the music it focuses on. Working from an impeccable screenplay penned by Chazelle – who plays double-duty as both writer and...

Patton Oswalt, a self-proclaimed film-buff, discussed his new book with Jack Pendervais at Off Square Books last night followed by a stand-up performance at The Lyric. Oswalt published his second book, Silver Screen Fiend, early this year. Within the pages, Oswalt writes about his life and obsession with films. Oswalt said his first introduction to the world of film was...

This week, Oxford will welcome comedian Patton Oswalt for appearances at both Off Square Books and The Lyric Oxford. Oswalt is famously known for his...

COURTESY: BOOKS.WWNORTON.COM   When I first heard about Mary Miller’s debut novel “The Last Days of California,” which centers around the Metcalf...

Artists are commonly stereotyped with their brushes in hand, painting, dancing or singing their way to fame or failure. What isn’t perpetuated is the...

COURTESY: FRANCISCOTHEMAN.COM After seven long years of lineup changes and various setbacks, Francisco the Man has finally released a full length album...

This week in Oxford… Monday  Noon – Brown Bag “The People of Davis Bend” – Barnard Observatory 5 p.m. – Ten African American Leaders...

COURTESY: MOVIEPOSTERDB.COM Rating: A Under director Morten Tyldum’s guidance, “The Imitation Game” is among the best of the biopics released in...

Ben Shannon poses next to the helicopter he uses in his job as a flight nurse Wednesday.PHOTO BY: PAYTON TEFFNER After a car accident resulting in the...

  Courtesy: vogue.com                   Gone are the days with a standard runway in a standard white...