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Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Third Season

(HBO)

HBO’s Prohibition-era drama ratchets up the intensity as Atlantic City bootlegger Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi) struggles to keep up with demand in this, the third season of the acclaimed historical drama.

Amour

(Sony Pictures)

Retired music professors Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) and Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) struggle with old age in Michael Haneke’s powerful film, just out on Blu-ray.While the subject matter is quite depressing, Haneke handles it so adroitly, you can’t help but appreciate this well-crafted film.

This article appears in Aug 21-27, 2013.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.