Movies
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April Fools': Did these TV shows really happen?Apr 01, 2016 6:00 am - April Fools' Day has perhaps lost some of its meaning in an age when the presidential race seems to be a practical joke. But then again, there's nothing new about absurd...
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Linklater's latest plays out as spirited ode to college lifeMar 31, 2016 5:00 am - “Everybody Wants Some!!” is Richard Linklater's self-described spiritual sequel to “Dazed and Confused,” and, somewhat miraculously, the spirit has remained intact. It's...
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'Krisha' a complex look at a black sheep returning to the foldMar 31, 2016 5:00 am - "Krisha" takes place during Thanksgiving and centers on the reappearance of a long-absent family member whose unresolved addictions have left festering resentment. This ...
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Electrifying 'Midnight Special' delivers tense thrillsMar 31, 2016 5:00 am - "Midnight Special" is one of those rare, stimulating creations that grabs you and penetrates your bloodstream from start to finish. This unique tale about a kid with spe...
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Suburban natives team up to save theaterMar 31, 2016 5:00 am - Earl Halbe was born and raised in Aurora and graduated from East Aurora High School before earning a theater arts degree at downstate Eastern Illinois University in 1979...
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Wisconsin supper clubs explored in filmmaker's lectureMar 30, 2016 11:00 pm - Wisconsin supper clubs explored in filmmaker's lecture
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Strong performances highlight formulaic Hank Williams biopicMar 30, 2016 11:00 am - Hank Williams became a country/western supernova during his 20s by distilling the human experiences of love, lust, betrayal and rejection down to lyrics evoking their ra...
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Saudi film 'Wadjda' to be featured at Foreign Film Sundays at Geneva libraryMar 28, 2016 11:00 pm - Gather with friends to watch and discuss a foreign film led by members of Geneva's International Cultural Exchange Committee in "Foreign Film Sundays" from 1 to 3:30 p.m...
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'Batman v Superman' gross revised down to $166.1 million
Mar 28, 2016 7:00 am - Final box-office figures took a little wind out of the sails of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Warner Bros. on Monday revised down the film's weekend gross by $4 ...
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New faith-based films tone down religion, amp up star powerMar 28, 2016 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES — For some filmgoers, hearing a movie described as “faith-based” makes it a must-see. But just as many others find the term a turnoff. To reach audiences bey...