Day: August 12, 2008

DESIGN: The Western New York Performing Arts Guide 2008

Jared Mobarak

2008 The Western New York Performing Arts Guide 2008, published by Buffalo Spree Publishing, Inc. Front Cover: All photos were taken and then manipulated in Photoshop with the same filters to keep a consistent feel throughout. Facades were then collaged in a way to keep all visible, while also making sense in its cohesive whole. Inside Layout: Using the building photos as header icons to designate the location of each theatre company / orchestral group / etc., descriptions are listed along with schedules for the 2008-2009 season.

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REVIEW: Once Upon a Time in the West [1968]

Jared Mobarak

“Watch those false notes” Never having watched many Westerns, I just know from what I have heard, that they are chock full of anti-heroes. Men who live conflicted lives and, while they may do the right thing, probably only help others when it ultimately serves their own purposes. These aren’t businessmen, but just plain men … an ancient race. With Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in the West, this cannot be truer. Between our three male leads, and even our female star, not a one can be called a…

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