An auditorium makes a movie seem striking even before it begins.
Tag: Vol. 42 No. 39
Issue of Jun. 20 – 26, 2013
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Best Fall Bike Ride
Go too early, and the leaves won’t have turned color yet; too late and they’ll already be on the ground. The first time Julia Thiel took the trail just happened to be on a perfectly crisp November day when the yellow and orange leaves seemed to glow in the sunlight.
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Best Approximation of the Final Scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark
Plenty of treasures remain in storage in the basement.
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Best Family Development Agency
At its founding in 1976, the center had a part-time staff of six and a budget of $115,000; now the budget is over $10 million.
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Best Outdoor Screening Series
There’s no better place to see a movie under the stars—er, street lights.
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Best (and Most Vocal) Mime
He’s meddling, misshapen, and intent on pushing audiences outside their comfort zones.
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Best Architectural Open House
Behind-the-scenes access to some of the city’s most fascinating architectural treasures
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Best New Underground Venue
It screens independent and experimental films that illuminate the African-American experience.