Adam Sandler, whose contract with the devil that grants him riches and fame but specifies he must unleash the fresh hell that is a new film once a year, is returning to romantic comedy for his next outing. And he may be returning to a familiar partner in Drew Barrymore. Having forced her to listen […]
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I Immediately Regret This Decision
It has been claimed by the defendant, Mr. Ryan Syrek, that the film Beautiful Creatures is neither “reductive Twilight barf” nor “derivative young-adult hormonal daydreaming” but that it is, instead, “charming and kinda fun.” The prosecution points to Mr. Syrek’s questionable celebration of such films as Miss Congeniality 2 and Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters […]
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Affirmations: Pathway to the Subconscious
Succumbing to consumeritis Americanis, I bought in. Americans are obsessive about consuming. In my recent case, it was a new television. Oh, I rationalized it very well: ours was older, no longer state-of-the-art, and wasn’t a “smart” TV capable of internet streaming. I bought an LG. I liked it the minute I powered it up […]
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Movieha! – Omaha’s Favorite Movie Podcast
On Your Radar: Big Ass Spider Netflix Roulette: Goon Please sign up for our RSS feed HERE, download our podcasts and rave about us in the comments section of iTunes HERE, follow us on Twitter HERE, and become a fan of us on Facebook HERE! You can also listen to our bit we do for […]
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Magic Slim in Pennsylvania hospital
Chicago blues icon Magic Slim, who moved to Lincoln in 1994, is in a Pennsylvania hospital, after falling ill while on tour. The news broke Wednesday night, though Slim has been on life support for a week. Born Morris Holt, Magic Slim made a name for himself as an electric guitarist and vocalist. Magic Slim […]
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Lux On Leavenworth
Tucked away in a little brick building in a most unassuming spot, Spruce, an interior and gift boutique, is almost discreet enough to pass by without knowing. But the little shop on 50th and Leavenworth manages to burst enough personality from the front windows to pique the curiosity of passersby. Spruce is a treat for […]
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Mavis Staples, Tom Russell
Soul-gospel sensation Mavis Staples takes the stage at Lincoln’s Bourbon Theatre Friday, March 22, 8 p.m. Writer’s Note: On Thursday, Feb 21, the Bourbon Theatre posted that this show has been cancelled due to a death in Staples’ family. They hope to reschedule. Refunds are available at etix.com. If you caught the tribute to Levon […]
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Return of the Spits
* Capgun Coup’s Sam Martin and solo artist Sean Pratt have collaborated on a new digital download EP. Kids, Beat Your Vegetables features two songs by each artist and the two together on the song “Tonight You Belong To Me”. The $5 EP is available at samueladammartin.bandcamp.com. * The Spits, Portland’s stupidest/awesomest punk-pop garage rocker, […]
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Pick: The Powerbroker
Feb. 21 Special screening: The Powerbroker (followed by discussion) Film Streams, 1340 Mike Fahey St. 7 p.m., Tickets from $4.50 to $9 402-933-0259, www/filmstreams.org […]
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Standing in the Street Naked
“I would not want my neighbor who was mentally ill not to have the medication that he couldn’t afford,” Commissioner Marc Kraft said during a February 4 presentation by consultants Health Management Associates of Michigan on the operation and finances of the Douglas County Health Center. “I don’t know if he was eligible for Medicaid. […]