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Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Announces Ghouls & Glow Return for the Halloween 2021 Season

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium proudly announces the return of Ghouls and Glow presented by Veridian Credit Union. Experience a light-time adventure for the whole family this Halloween at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium. This fun and not-so-frightening event is an illuminated spectacle for all ages being held October 8 – 10 and 15 – 30, 2021. Over 400 larger-than life lanterns, custom-made for

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Mary Elizabeth Winstead Goes Savage in Underwhelming Action Thriller

Mary Elizabeth Winstead pops Yakuza skulls like bubble wrap in an action-packed, but underwhelming thriller. Kate has an elite assassin plowing through organized crime baddies in Tokyo. She’s been irreversibly poisoned, has twenty-four hours to live, and wants to deliver some serious vengeance in her waning moments. Blades, blood, and bullets fly nearly nonstop throughout

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Coupon Clipping Criminals Deliver Big Laughs

Coupon clipping leads to multimillion-dollar fraud in a funnier than expected ensemble comedy with a lot of heart. Loosely based on a true story, Queenpins has two struggling Phoenix women turning their savings addiction into big money organized crime. Kristen Bell leads a talented cast of Hollywood veterans. They elevate the written material with their

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A Dark Exploitation of Artificial Intelligence

Guy Pearce searches for a wealthy mogul’s missing daughter in a city of android slaves. Zone 414 is set in a near dystopian future where humanity has perfected artificial intelligence. “Synths” are allowed to interact with mankind freely in one designated place. Zone 414 is a playground where the rich and powerful can fulfill any

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Sluggish Pacing Hampers Blood-Spurting Katana Action

Yakuza Princess goes for the jugular with visceral katana-slicing action, but unfortunately gets bogged down by sluggish pacing. Adapted from the graphic novel “Samurai Shiro” by Brazilian comic book artist Danilo Beyruth, the film has striking cinematography and intriguing characters. It takes a deep dive into Japanese organized crime, samurai culture, and sword fighting tactics.

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A Ghastly Hallucinatory Trip, But Ultimately A Letdown

Ben Wheatley’s low-budget, hallucinatory mishmash horror In The Earth poses promising terror, following a scientist and park ranger as they venture deep into a remote forest to check on scientific equipment while the world battles a deadly virus. An ambiguous evil force within the woods awaits, as does horror in human form. The film starts

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Visit Omaha Announces New Vice President of Marketing & Communications

OMAHA, NE. August 27, 2021 – Jasmyn Goodwin has been promoted to vice president of marketing and communications for Visit Omaha, the official tourism authority for the City of Omaha and Douglas County. Deborah Ward, executive director of Visit Omaha, announced the promotion after Goodwin served in the interim position for the past year. “Jasmyn

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Where to Stay in Omaha (2021 • COOLEST Areas!)

Omaha has an old town feel and is known for its old-fashioned hospitality. This Nebraska city sits along the Missouri River near the Iowa border and is a great destination for a weekend visit or a longer trip. You won’t be disappointed if you decide to spend more than a few days in this city

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A Frightless, Preachy Arthouse Reboot

Nia DaCosta reboots Candyman as a preachy, arthouse sermon on racial injustice and police brutality. The film is shot in an interesting way, but fails dramatically at its core purpose. Candyman offers zero scares and drags considerably in its ninety minutes runtime. The plot pays tribute to the 1992 original without capturing any of its

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America's new driving routes for your next road trip

Lincoln Highway Scenic and Historic Byway, Nebraska Another part of the Lincoln Highway recognized on a national level, the Nebraska section … Source link

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