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  • Bloom

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    A record to get lost in

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    Spiritualized

    J. Spaceman takes flight again.

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    Tanlines

    Underground pop that’s friendly and futuristic.

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    Kindness

    World, you need Kindness.

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  • Sweet Talk

    Stephanie Vaughn

    The return of a classic.

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  • Kiki de Montparnasse

    José-Louis Bocquet

    A model of discontent.

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  • Threats

    Amelia Gray

    Paranoia will destroy you.

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    Alvin Buenaventura

    In his own words and others'.

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  • Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview

    Paul Sen

    Apple's founding father opens up for a no-frills documentary.

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  • The Dictator

    Larry Charles

    A blistering and uproarious satire.

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  • Jackpot

    Magnus Martens

    A crafty and clever Norwegian crime caper.

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  • Moonrise Kingdom

    Wes Anderson

    Sure to delight Anderson devotees.

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  • Yan Pei-Ming: Black Paintings

    Speak softly and carry a big brush.

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  • Richard Avedon: Murals & Portraits

    Bigger is definitely better

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  • John Chamberlain: Choices

    John Chamberlain

    Culture Crash

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  • Mark Bradford

    Mark Bradford

    Canvassing the 'hood.

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