Entertainment Columns
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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...
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Catch McCartney, Feinstein concerts on DVDDec 07, 2011 10:00 pm - “Paul McCartney: The Love We Make” Paul McCartney was in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, and was deeply moved by the tragic events of that day. He wanted to make ...