November 26, 2024

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By Jay Bobbin
Tribune Media Services
 
“THE TOURIST”: The star power and the scenery are the main attractions of this romantic adventure with definite echoes of “North by Northwest.” Johnny Depp plays a bookish American who’s visiting Europe when his path crosses that of an attractive mystery woman (Angelina Jolie). She quickly draws him into a dangerous case of mistaken identity that plays out in such cities as Paris and Venice. The supporting cast includes Paul Bettany, Timothy Dalton and Rufus Sewell. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by director Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck; outtakes; alternate title sequences. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) 
 
 

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April is National Poetry Month

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April has been National Poetry Month since 1996. The Academy of American Poets began this recognition to “highlight the extraordinary legacy and ongoing achievement of American poets.” Academy members hope that Poetry Month will introduce more people to the pleasures of reading and writing poetry.

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Blackflix.com: Celebrity Interviews: Comedian JB Smoove delivers the humor in Hall Pass

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By Samantha Ofole-Prince

JB Smoove is a living, breathing example of comedy.
 
The actor, writer and stand-up comedian best known for his hilarious role as Leon on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” has had recurring roles on the TV show “Everybody Hates Chris.” 

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Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul: Lemon Shrimp

Rina Risper02 mins

 Home cooking for a new generation. Easy and elegant recipes from the heart and soul created for today’s family.  This tasty lemon shrimp dish is sure to please!

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Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – R.I.P. iPhone

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By Tashmica Torok

 
It finally happened.  My iPhone has died.  There is much sorrow and gnashing of teeth.  Tweets have been missed.  Texts have not been sent.

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Fast Facts: March is Women’s History Month

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By Anne R., Reference Librarian

It’s hard to believe, but Women’s History Month is only 24 years old. It wasn’t until 1987 that Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity. This act was the culmination of efforts by many to gain official recognition for the contributions of women to United States history.

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Ask Tamara: To Shack or Not to Shack

Rina Risper07 mins

Dear Tamara:

My fiancé has asked me to move in with him. We have been together for three years and engaged for almost a year now. We have not yet set a wedding date because we each have another year of school left and we both want to wait until we graduate college before getting married. In a way it makes perfect sense that we move in together.

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Travel Troubleshooter: Hotels Are Charging Even More for What Should Be Free

Rina Risper07 mins

 What could be more absurd than paying a surcharge for a wireless Internet connection at your hotel?

 
Paying even more for a wireless Internet connection at your hotel.

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  ”THE FIGHTER”: Mark Wahlberg shepherded this superb drama through the production process for years, but ironically, he was the only major cast principal not to score an Oscar nomination for the true story of Boston boxer-against-the-odds Micky Ward. Those up for the honors included Christian Bale as Ward’s fighter-turned-trainer half brother, Melissa Leo as their mother and Amy Adams as Ward’s tough-in-her-own-right girlfriend. Director David O. Russell not only draws superb performances from all of them, he also generates an indelible sense of the tale’s setting. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by Russell. **** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray)

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