On the Road
Perhaps if I hadn’t had such high hopes for this film, my disappointment might not be so keen. On the Road, published in 1957,…
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The Croods
A prehistoric family—Mom and Dad, rebellious teenage daughter, shy son, a wild toddler, and an even wilder Grandma—live in a cave where they can…
Read MoreG.I. Joe: Retaliation
I’m a big fan of “The Rock” and Channing Tatum and Bruce Willis. But I hated this movie. The darn thing brought in $132…
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If you’re reluctant to watch movies that might give you nightmares, you should notice the rating for this film before you set out to…
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Miss Ross Speaks Her Mind
When her three children had flown the coop and gone to college, Ann. B. Ross of Hendersonville decided it was now her time. So…
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For DeWayne “B-Love” Barton, Life Comes Full Circle
When he’s organizing community workers or performing his poetry, this dynamic, barrel-chested neighborhood activist is known by his given name, DeWayne Barton. But when…
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Pushing the Envelope
Not many items that cross the path of artist Bernie Rowell wind up in the garbage. Her studio closets are filled with dozens of…
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There’s so much more to life than movies with car crashes and explosions. Which is why I love a good historical drama. You learn…
Read MoreSafe Haven
You know a movie’s in big trouble if you keep murmuring things like “Love that aerial shot over the seacoast…Ooooo, great 4th of July…
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Cast of Characters
If you love to sculpt, as well as paint and sew, if you work with wood, clay, fabrics, feathers and anything else your…
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