Crisis is a dramatic thriller that addresses the opioids epidemic from multiple points of view. A star-studded ensemble cast weaves together three separate storylines to a climactic juncture. Writer/director Nicholas Jarecki (Arbitrage) illustrates the root causes of opioid addiction from corporate production and criminal trafficking to the deadly results on city streets. The individual chapters
Silk Road tells the true story of Ross Ulbricht; the infamous dark web mastermind better known as his online moniker, “Dread Pirate Roberts”. A brash egomaniac with an ultra-libertarian, anti-government philosophy, Ulbricht created the “Silk Road”, an untraceable Amazon-esque marketplace for narcotics and illegal goods on the internet. The film charts his meteoric rise and
Flora & Ulysses is a hilarious and clever adaptation of famed author Kate DiCamillo’s award-winning children’s book. A cynical, friendless ten-year-old girl awakens a plucky squirrel’s superhero powers after saving him from an accident. The film is loaded with CGI critter gags, but it’s the human characters and subtle humor that steal the show. Flora
In gratitude for their exemplary work during the coronavirus crisis, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is pleased to offer free gate admission to all healthcare workers and emergency responders, and their immediate families, from Sunday, February 14, through Sunday, February 21. These honored guests can show their work identification badge at the Zoo’s main entrance for admittance. “As
In gratitude for their exemplary work during the coronavirus crisis, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is pleased to offer free gate admission to all healthcare workers and emergency responders, and their immediate families, from Sunday, February 14, through Sunday, February 21. These honored guests can show their work identification badge at the Zoo’s main entrance for admittance. “As
The Mauritanian tells a harrowing account of injustice, brutality, and moral reckoning in the aftermath of the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks. Based on the book “Guantanamo Diary”, the film is the true story of Mohamedou Ould Salahi, who was taken clandestinely via rendition to the prison camp in Cuba. His interrogation, tactics used, and the
We know, we know: you’re probably itching to travel. And while holing up in an all-inclusive resort in Mexico may seem tempting, we’re strong believers that staying close to home right now is also the best way to stay safe. But that doesn’t mean you can’t venture out into your own backyard. Read the full
Visiting Omaha? Be sure to make time to walk across the Bob Kerrey Bridge – a dramatically beautiful pedestrian bridge spanning the Missouri River. It’s a delightful experience! Somehow, I had overlooked this little gem as I researched what to do while visiting Omaha. My husband found something about it the night before our stop
Noriyuki “Pat” Morita broke many barriers on his way to becoming an American pop culture icon. He will forever be remembered as the wise, kind, and ass-kicking mentor, Mr. Miyagi, in The Karate Kid and its three sequels. But Morita’s life story and decades-long career was much more than this legendary role. More Than Miyagi:
Science fiction romance Bliss tackles heady themes through a reality warping scope. Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek play strange lovers in a world that may or may not exist. Their mind-bending relationship twists and turns around a central mystery. Are they real people in an elaborate illusion? Or just facades of a troubled existence struggling