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Film review: Blackhat

January 15, 2015May 10, 2024 Andre Crous of The Prague Post

There used to be a time when the name “Michael Mann” drew crowds to the cinema. With his trademark sense

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Film review: St. Vincent

January 8, 2015May 10, 2024 Andre Crous of The Prague Post

Had it not been for the acting of its three leads, St. Vincent would have been merely a schmaltzy and

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What’s On: Elizabeth Pitcairn of ‘Red Violin’ fame at Bulgaria Hall on January 30

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 The Sofia Globe staff

Celebrated US violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn, of “Red Violin” fame, will perform along with the Classic FM Orchestra conducted by

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Film review: The Interview

January 5, 2015 The Prague Post

Many people don’t know this, but when Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, was a young man, he attended

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Film review: Exodus: Gods and Kings

December 26, 2014May 10, 2024 Raymond Johnston of The Prague Post

The holiday season always seems to be a good time for a rollicking Bible epic. The genre offers something for

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What’s On: Concerts from January to June 2015

December 24, 2014May 10, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

The first half of 2015 will bring to Bulgaria performers ranging – somewhat diversely – from the Imperial Russian Ballet

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What’s On: Goran Bregović at Sofia’s Arena Armeec, December 19

December 18, 2014December 26, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

Sarajevo-born Goran Bregović and his Orchestra for Weddings and Funerals are to perform at Arena Armeec in Sofia on December

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What’s On: ‘Hit The Kinks’ international snowboarding competition in Sofia on December 20

December 14, 2014December 26, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

International snowboarding competition “Hit The Kinks” will be held in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia outside Vassil Levski National Stadium on

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Optimistic outlook for more tourists as Bulgarian ski resorts open season

December 13, 2014December 17, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff tourism

Bulgaria’s three major mountain resorts – Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo – officially opened the winter ski season on December 13

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