Entertainment Columns
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Don’t put spirit of Christmas in the closetDec 25, 2011 4:00 am - We bought our first artificial Christmas tree a number of years ago — you know, the kind that comes in pieces and gets put together a bit like Tinkertoys. My then-4-yea...
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'Miss Minoes' is simple ... too simpleDec 22, 2011 4:30 am - Reel Life mini-review: "Miss Minoes" The Dutch production "Miss Minoes" has to rank as the most simple-minded children's movie I have seen in years. Granted, "Miss Min...
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Kids put own spin on Christmas pageantDec 20, 2011 11:00 pm - It was the miracle of miracles. Baby Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Unfortunately, at the time, Mary and Joseph weren't there for the blessed event. They were still riding...
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Best bets: Kooky 'Addams Family' returns to ChicagoDec 20, 2011 5:00 am - Creepy & kooky “The Addams Family” returns to Chicago starting Tuesday in a newly retooled tour that presents this ghoulish Broadway musical in its final version at...
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What to do when your mom is a blabbermouthDec 18, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. My mother cannot keep a secret, no matter how much I impress upon her the necessity. The most recent situation came when I sent her an email thanking her for som...
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'Caine Mutiny,' 'Meet Me in St. Louis' now out on Blu-rayDec 16, 2011 12:00 am - There are some classic films being released on Blu-ray for the first time this week. “Meet Me in St. Louis” — Vincent Minnelli's film, considered one of the best mus...
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Out-of-the-ordinary picks for the moviesDec 15, 2011 5:00 am - ‘Hansel' and ‘Magic' They're not exactly movies, but they're playing in movie theaters. The operas “The Magic Flute” and “Hansel and Gretel” will be performed by th...
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Leave sister alone and enjoy holidaysDec 14, 2011 12:00 am - Q. This time of year is all about family and tradition. It’s not really about convenience. I am 48 and the youngest of four children. We each have two to four child...
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Best bets: 'Blue Nativity'Dec 13, 2011 5:00 am - Puppet crèche Quest Theatre Ensemble's 10th anniversary tour of its “Blue Nativity” is also billed as its last. So if you haven't seen it yet, catch “Blue Nativity”...
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Trust me: Lazy filmmakers love clichésDec 08, 2011 5:00 am - Holiday cliché spotting As the holiday movie season slams into high gear this week, it might be a good time for a refresher course on how to pick out really good mo...