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Cameron Crowe’s “Singles” is marking its 25th year.

For 25th anniversary of ‘Singles,’ how we felt it treated Seattle’s scene at the time

Editor’s note: The following story was published Sept. 18, 1992.

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1962 file photo Leonard Bernstein leads the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in the inaugural concert in New York's new Philharmonic Hall. Bernstein would have turned 100 next year - a remembrance that’s being celebrated in the composer-conductor’s Massachusetts birthplace. The Boston Symphony Orchestra kicks off its new season Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, with a concert devoted entirely to America’s most famous maestro.

Boston kicks off a year of US tributes to Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein would have turned 100 next year _ a remembrance that's being celebrated in the composer-conductor's Massachusetts birthplace.

Visitors try out a game with a virtual reality headset device at the Tokyo Game Show in Chiba, near Tokyo, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. The Japanese video game industry is finding its way out of the doldrums, by adapting new technology for decades-old titles. And that energy was evident at the annual game show.

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Japanese video gaming adapting new tech for familiar titles

The Japanese video game industry is finding its way out of the doldrums, by adapting new technology for decades-old titles.

FILE - In this June 16, 1949, file photo, Jake LaMotta, left, pounds Marcel Cerdan in third round of a world middleweight title bout in Detroit, Mich. LaMotta won the title by a knockout in the tenth round. LaMotta, whose life was depicted in the film “Raging Bull,” died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at a Miami-area hospital from complications of pneumonia. He was 95.

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Jake LaMotta, boxer who inspired 'Raging Bull,' dies at 95

Jake LaMotta, the former middleweight champion whose life was depicted in the film "Raging Bull," has died.

FILE - In this May 23, 2014 file photo, Bernie Casey appears after a performance of

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Bernie Casey, pro football player turned actor, dies

Bernie Casey, a professional football player turned actor known for parts in "Revenge of the Nerds" and "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka," has died.

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Q&A: Yance Ford's 'Strong Island' explores his brother's death

In April 1992, Yance Ford's brother, William, then a 24-year-old teacher, was killed by a white 19-year-old mechanic. Although the Long Island police investigated the case, the shooting was deemed justifiable by a grand jury and the shooter never faced any consequences. William was unarmed.

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Movie review: 'Loving Vincent' is stunning cinematic art

Dorota Kobiela has a deep passion for filmmaking and the works of Vincent van Gogh. She's brought those two loves together to create "Loving Vincent," the most visually stimulating feature film to be released in years.

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Capsule reviews of feature films

ATOMIC BLONDE. 2.5 stars. Charlize Theron is a rampaging British agent in Berlin as the wall collapses in 1989, teaming with another agent (James McAvoy) to help a defector and find a traitor. Works well as actioner, not so well as espionage thriller. 1 hr. 55. R (violence, nudity) – Gary Thompson

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Movie review: 'Ninjago' doesn't click like previous Lego movies

If you're of a certain age and childless, it's entirely possible you haven't the foggiest idea what a "Ninjago" – of the latest Lego movie – might be. Apparently it is both a show and a toy, but that's as far as I got into the Wikipedia article. With the wild success of both "The Lego Movie" and "The Lego Batman Movie," released just earlier this year, it stands to reason that Warner Bros. would strike while the iron is hot and churn out more Lego-themed movies, like "The Lego Ninjago Movie," which sadly proves that when it comes to the super fun Lego movies, there can be diminishing returns.

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'Breakfast Club' actor Hall pleads no contest to assault

"Breakfast Club" and "Sixteen Candles" actor Anthony Michael Hall has pleaded no contest to shoving a neighbor who fell and broke his wrist.

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2004 file photo, actress Linda Hamilton laughs during an interview with the Associated Press in Washington. Hamilton is returning to the

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Linda Hamilton set to return to 'Terminator' franchise

Linda Hamilton is returning to the "Terminator" films. The Hollywood Reporter says "Terminator" creator James Cameron announced Hamilton's casting at a private event in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.

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Kelly Price to hold benefit concert for Harvey storm victims

Grammy-nominated singer Kelly Price will hold a benefit concert in Atlanta for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

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Asbury University offers training for work in film industry

A Kentucky college says it wants to help people who aspire to work in the film industry.

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Sean Penn launches into television with Hulu's space drama 'The First'

Two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn is the latest movie star to take his acting chops to the small screen.

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Family guide to new movie releases

"KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE"

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'First They Killed My Father' is Angelina Jolie's most personal work yet

On an early September afternoon, Angelina Jolie sat in a sunlit room in a scenic mountainside hotel, clearly feeling relieved.

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Movie guide: Capsule listings

Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: (G) for general audiences; (PG) parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; (PG-13) parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; (R) restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; (NC-17) no one 17 and younger admitted.

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Roadside rock 'n' roller living his Elvis dream

Aug 17, 2017

Carl Cassady performs his Elvis Presley show outside Texas Best Smokehouse in Italy, TX. While he knows he'll likely never make the big time, he says "This is my Nashville."

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