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London Film Festival 2024 Preview | Festivals & Awards

London isn’t what you think. Or at least, it’s not what I thought it was. I moved here from the States back in 2016 and was shocked to find that it doesn’t perpetually rain. Not really, anyway. It drizzles. It’s gray. It’s a mild climate year-round, but it also gets weirdly hot and bone-chattering chilly.

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Hulu’s “La Máquina” Delights with Campy Darkness | TV/Streaming

What you need to know about Hulu’s, Spanish-language “La Máquina” is that Diego Luna is downright hilarious in it. The six-part show follows old friends (and “Y Tu Mamá También” co-stars many years ago) Gael García Bernal and Luna as boxer Esteban “La Máquina” and his agent Andy. Is García Bernal totally convincing as an

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Chaz Ebert to Speak at Decatur Book Festival with Gregory Berns | Chaz’s Journal

Join Chaz Ebert this Saturday, October 5th at the Decatur Book Festival, where she’ll be speaking with Gregory Berns, author and neuroscientist. Ebert Digital CEO and Publisher of RogerEbert.com, Chaz Ebert will appear at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel on Saturday, October 5 at 4:15pm EST. More information from the official media advisory can be found

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The Joslyn Art Museum Reopens with Grand Expansion – The Omaha News

By: Juan Salazar OMAHA, Neb – After a three-year renovation, the Joslyn Art Museum has reopened its doors with a stunning 42,000-square-foot expansion that promises to revolutionize the way visitors experience art in Omaha. The Joslyn Art Museum has been a cultural hub in Omaha for more than 90 years, The museum recently underwent an

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A Local Macaron Business Continues its Growth with the Farmers’ Market – The Omaha News

By: Sapphire Bennett OMAHA, Neb. –  Mary Birkentall, owner of Mac’s, has been selling her homemade macarons at the Omaha Farmers’ Market for four years now. Birkentall has developed quite the following and will often sell-out at these markets.  She says it would be nice to do more events and catering, but appreciates the reserved

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Women in Media at UNO campus. – The Omaha News

By: Connor Schmidt OMAHA, Neb. – A group of women is making waves on the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) campus once again. The Women in Media club, once thought to have faded away, is experiencing a resurgence.  The Women in Media club is a group of women at UNO who are involved in

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Spirit World Hosts Omaha’s Only Spirits Education Program – The Omaha News

By: Ben Battafarano OMAHA, Neb. — “Drink, learn, repeat”. That’s the motto of Spirit World Wine, located in Aksarben Village. Besides selling spirits, the organization offers an education program to beginning and experienced drinkers alike.  Much of class time is spent teaching how spirits are made, from plant to bottle. But they also discuss topics

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How Social Media is Driving First-Time Voter Registration – The Omaha News

OMAHA, Neb. — As Omaha prepares for the 2024 election, community groups and social media influencers are part of a plan to register first-time voters. Gen Z, known for its digital engagement, is a key demographic being targeted. Schools like the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) are leading the charge, utilizing both in-person events

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His Own Way: John Amos (1940-2024) | MZS

John Amos was a pioneer in more ways than one. A tall, broad-shouldered man with a barrel chest, a winning smile, and an arsenal of “You’ve got to be kidding me” looks, he stood out in TV ensembles spanning four decades, from “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Good Times,” and “Roots” in the 1970s to

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HBO’s “The Franchise” Takes Satirical Aim at the MCU

Armando Iannucci, the genius behind “The Thick of It,” “Veep,” and “The Death of Stalin,” feels like a perfect fit for a takedown of superhero movie culture. After all, he knows how to puncture the balloons of people who take themselves way too seriously, and the amount of pretension in the political pools in which

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