Month: October 2006
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Where Was This Guy Two Years Ago?
It seems as though John Kerry sure isn’t taking the high road any more when attacked by the Republicans. In a NY Times story just posted in the last half hour, Kerry has some choice words for Bush, Cheney, Limbaugh and the rest. If he’d talked like this two years ago, who knows what would…
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And the best costume goes to…
I figured I’d toss off a few of tonight’s costume contests for those who’ve actually poured some thought and energy into their getups: For one, the Minnesota Opera’s Tales of Hoffman performance comes replete with a costume contest. (And just who got to raid that department?) The rock ‘n’ roll versions are at the T-Rock,…
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Edible 80's
My 16-year-old daughter has a new interest in The Ramones and The Clash. She also has a huge Ferris Bueller poster in her room. It’s odd when the things of your past become the fascination of a new generation. I’m just glad she can’t get a hold of most of the food I ate in…
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A happy monday…
It’s Monday, so I ought to reiterate that there are TWO short-term movie runs going on this week: 13 Tzameti at the Lagoon and Death of a President at Oak Street. (I already mentioned that second thing, I know. And no, I haven’t seen it yet… I’m just really intrigued, that’s all.) But there are…
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The Sweetest Little Horror Comedy You Ever Saw
It’s funny, it’s sexy, it’s beautiful and filled with a deep sympathy for its characters that’s rare in comedy… it’s none other than Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein! Tonight, at the Central Library, the Friends is bestowing us with the gift of this lovely film tonight at 7:00. I loved this movie as a kid, wishing…
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Son of a Bitch
St. Louis Cardinals 4, Detroit Tigers 2. Cardinals win World Series 4 games to 1. This is a movie blog, I know. I also know that I shouldn’t feel so damned sad about a bunch of millionaires losing a baseball game. But I do. So if there’s any Tigers fans out there, including my Mother,…