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‘La La Land’: The best love letter to cinema in decades

If you can only see one Oscar nominated film this season, it should be “La La Land,” a movie that worships the movies. By Xandra McMahon.

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Democracy, ‘Star Trek’ and activism – an interview with George Takei

Before George Takei speaks at Macky Wednesday, the CUI spoke with him about democracy, Japanese Americans and LGBTQ rights. By Xandra McMahon

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Democracy, ‘Star Trek’ and activism – an interview with George Takei

Before George Takei speaks at Macky Wednesday, the CUI spoke with him about democracy, Japanese Americans and LGBTQ rights. By Xandra McMahon

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Q & A with Hannibal Buress

The CUI chatted up Hannibal Buress before his show Monday, April 25 at the Glenn Miller Ballroom. By Xandra McMahon

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Wolf Alice takes the Bluebird Theater by storm

Grammy-nominated, London rock band Wolf Alice was in town Thursday, April 14 at the Bluebird Theater. The CUI got a chance to chat with one of the members before the show. By Xandra McMahon

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The CUI interviews Daniel Rodriguez from Elephant Revival

Elephant Revival will be performing back-to-back shows at the Ogden Theatre on Dec. 4 and 5. By Xandra McMahon

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Tune In, Turn Up: Welcome back

To kick off the semester CUI’s entertainment podcast, Tune In, Turn Up covers the first week back.

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Cold River City: “the love child of funky soul and dirty blues”

The CUI sits down with one of Boulder’s most promising up-and-coming bands. By Xandra McMahon

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Amy Schumer’s “Trainwreck” college tour

The CUI sat down with comedian Amy Schumer before she visited CU’s campus on Wednesday. By Xandra McMahon

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“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl”: A hot mess with expert style

An advanced screening for a Sundance winning film was shown at Muenzinger. By Xandra McMahon

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