After my last dispatch’s uncommon thematic synergy, I’ve come back with two films that, on their face, couldn’t be any more different in style and tone. One is a far-reaching work from a Chinese filmmaker already known for his transportive, otherworldly style. The other is a deeply American filmmaker known for his biting sense of
For comedian Tim Robinson, doubling down is almost always an unforced error, the kind of bad instinct that can escalate one fleeting social faux-pas into something far more catastrophic. Across his absurd and hilarious sketch-comedy series “I Think You Should Leave,” the character type he excels at playing is that of an initially nice-enough guy—a
The relationship between art and power—and, more specifically, cinema and power—is the subject of “Eagles of the Republic,” showing in competition. Tarik Saleh, who wrote and directed, won the festival’s screenplay prize in 2022 for “Cairo Conspiracy,” then titled “Boy From Heaven.” The actor Fares Fares, who in “Cairo Conspiracy” played a shadowy colonel who
Shreveport Rouxgaroux @ Omaha Beef May 24th – 6:30pm CT Liberty First Credit Union Arena The playoff bound Omaha Beef (6-1, 4-0) close the regular season home slate this Saturday when they host the Shreveport Rouxgaroux at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. The Beef, the current top team in the National Conference, used the running
The Omaha Beef are pleased to announce the Class of 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. Coach James Kerwin, DB Cortney Grixby, WR/DB Alan Burrell, WR Javon Bell, Rump Roaster Keith Tooker, and Broadcaster/Media member Jim Kelter will all be honored at halftime of Saturday’s game. This is the third group to be honored by the
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is proud to host the International Rhino Keeper’s Association (IRKA) workshop event from May 18-21, welcoming nearly 150 rhino experts, animal care professionals and conservation leaders from across the globe. This respected industry event reinforces the Zoo’s standing as a global leader in animal care, wellbeing and conservation. “Hosting
Joe Don Baker was one of the first to teach me what screen acting was. As a kid, I was a “Mystery Science Theater 3000” obsessive, wearing out our VHS collection, buying the DVDs, taking near the entirety of my life to work out what every joke meant. As any other diehard will tell you,
Omaha Fashion Week’s designer selection process has wrapped and designers have been chosen for the Fall 2025 season! Our panel of experts have gone through each application and interview in order to assign designers to the categories emerging and featured based on levels of experience. Emerging designers are either brand new to the OFW runway,
Sean Baker, the winner of last year’s Palme d’Or (and four Oscars) for “Anora,” already has a new film at Cannes—sort of. “Left-Handed Girl,” in Critics’ Week, was directed by Shih-Ching Tsou, Baker’s collaborator of more than two decades. Together, they wrote and directed their first feature, “Take Out” (2004). Tsou has produced several of
Daleini My name is Daleini Marcoux, I’m a 15 year old from Omaha. This was my first time ever walking in omaha fashion week and i really enjoyed being in front of the camera and walking in front of everyone, i like to be an overachiever try my best effort in everything i do. What