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The Storms of Jeremy Thomas movie review (2023)

Cousins’ narration gets a bit MFA fiction workshop at certain points, but that’s a feature of his work, not a bug (in another life, he might’ve been a novelist, possibly in a Beat writer mode). The film is organized around storms and divided into numbered chapters with titles like “Sex” and “Death.” It gets a bit fanboyish when delving

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My Sailor, My Love movie review (2023)

Grace is at least given a much richer personal history, which is slowly teased out. At first, it seems she is just overprotective and controlling of her father’s life. Then, she appears jealous, as she reacts poorly to Howard’s relationship with Annie and the joy he seems to take in becoming part of Annie’s large,

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Halloween Events In Omaha, NE

It’s time to sip pumpkin spice lattes, hunt for the perfect pumpkin, and begin the season’s adventures. In Omaha, the fun revs up in October with events the entire family will love. Here’s the ultimate list of Omaha’s Halloween events – all treats, no tricks – that are so fun you’ll make them an annual

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Discover Trendy Fall Fashion at Local Boutiques

September ushers in autumn. Fortunately, cheerful fall clothing from Omaha boutiques brightens our days, even as those days grow shorter and cooler. Boost your sartorial inspiration with five shops’ sneak peek at what’s trending this fall. Grab your shopping buddy, and hit the road to Omaha – these fashion finds won’t stay on the racks for

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Superpower movie review & film summary (2023)

That last film is by far the most interesting of the ones that Penn gives us in this grab-bag of a movie. And it’s a shame because the few relatively brief sections of “Superpower” that scrutinize Zelensky as a self-created political icon (in the tradition of Ronald Reagan, Fred Dalton Thompson, and Donald Trump) are

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TIFF 2023: Memory, The Promised Land, Origin | Festivals & Awards

From this unusual starting point, Michel Franco (“Sundown”) weaves a tale of a unique relationship. Sylvia knows how to care for people as a worker at a public home, but she co-exists with her trauma in a way that has led to addiction in the past. She alternates work, AA meetings, and caring for her

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El Conde

Should you ever find yourself bitten and transformed into an eternal creature with a taste for vital fluids, know that a smoothie made from liquified human hearts straight from the chest of an unsuspecting victim—a hearty beverage, if you will—does wonders for your undead body. At least that’s part of the lore in Chilean director

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A Harvest of Fun: Nebraska City’s 55th AppleJack Festival Anticipates Record Crowd

A much-anticipated harvest season ritual, the AppleJack Festival is back in Nebraska City, celebrating its 55th year with apple-themed festivities, local vendors, and an array of events to suit all tastes. The excitement is doubly sweet this year as up to 80,000 attendees are expected. Here’s what you can look forward to in the 2023

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Drink of the Week: The Heartland Sunrise

Hey Omaha! Are you ready to welcome another weekend with the perfect cocktail in hand? If so, you’re in the right place! We present to you our latest Drink of the Week: The Heartland Sunrise. This libation captures the essence of a Nebraskan morning: serene, colorful, and full of potential. Crafted with fresh orange juice,

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Hulu’s The Other Black Girl Crumbles Under the Weight of Modern Black Horror Tropes | TV/Streaming

“The Other Black Girl” attempts to uncover and display the competitiveness that can mar female friendships. When Hazel does something nice for Nella, the latter questions if it’s done solely from the goodness of her co-worker’s heart. The two are constantly pitted against each other by those around them, though they attempt to free themselves from

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