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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 2:45:57 +0000 Movie review: ‘Man of Steel’ the Superman movie you’ve been waiting for http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619970/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 13 Jun 2013 2:01:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619970/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Superman, of course, has always been the heartbeat of DC Comics, with Batman running a close [...]]]> Movie review: ‘This Is the End’ a perfect blend of comedy and horror http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619971/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:28:14 By Ed Symkus http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619971/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE “This Is the End” could just as easily be called “This Is a Surprise.” Aside from being funny and scary, it’s rude and raunchy, and terrifically acted (my [...]]]> The Readers’ Writers: Motivational author Shane Jeremy James http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609944/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 7 Jun 2013 2:01:00 +0000 By DA Kentner http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609944/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Movie review: You’ll want to purge ‘The Purge’ from your memory http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609945/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 7 Jun 2013 2:01:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609945/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The premise: Just a few years into the future, all appears to be pretty good in America, with the unemployment rate at about 1 percent, and people generally happy. Yet a few years earlier, things were so bad, and folks [...]]]> The return and reboot of General Zod http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609966/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Wed, 5 Jun 2013 15:33:23 By Ed Symkus http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609966/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Movie review: ‘Fast & Furious 6’ http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529962/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 24 May 2013 2:01:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529962/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE But, again, you can still have a great time. A “Fast & Furious” movie consists of [...]]]> Movie review: Last call for ‘Hangover’ gang http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529963/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 24 May 2013 2:01:00 +0000 By Dana Barbuto http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529963/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The journey – from California to Tijuana to Vegas – is mildly amusing, even hysterical at times. But most of those giggles are of the cringe-inducing ilk, as in “I don’t know why this is funny but I’m LMAO.” Ken Jeong eating dog food sounds grossly unfunny in theory, but on screen, well, I almost fell out [...]]]> The Readers’ Writers: YA author Scott Blagden http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529964/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 24 May 2013 2:01:00 +0000 By DA Kentner http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529964/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE “Dear Life, You Suck” isn’t standard fare in any genre, let alone young adult (YA). The main character, Cricket Cherpin, is a young man growing up without parents in a Catholic group [...]]]> Ken Jeong bares his soul - and body - in ‘Hangover 3’ http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529960/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 14:08:14 By Ed Symkus http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529960/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Heather Graham returns to ‘Hangover’ http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529961/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 14:06:49 By Ed Symkus http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529961/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The blond-haired, blue-eyed actress had been around the Hollywood scene for some time already, with parts in “Drugstore Cowboy” and “Swingers,” as well as an ongoing role on the oddball TV show “Twin Peaks.” But it was “Boogie Nights” that pushed her to the next level, part of which is her [...]]]> Movie review: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519984/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 2:00:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519984/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Leonardo DiCaprio brings Jay Gatsby to life http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509953/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Mon, 6 May 2013 17:18:50 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509953/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Mark Wahlberg talks about ‘Pain & Gain’ http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130418/NEWS/130419892/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:08:17 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130418/NEWS/130419892/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The Farr Side: Talent is promising for ‘The Voice’ http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130404/NEWS/130409929/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:54:19 By David T. Farr, GHNS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130404/NEWS/130409929/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE “The Voice” is back for Season 4 with two new judges. Shakira and Usher have replaced Ceelo Green and Christina Aguilera. As much as I appreciated Ceelo and Christina, I’m loving Shakira and Usher in the swivel chairs. Both fit in nicely with veteran coaches Blake Shelton and Adam Levine.
Can Shakira and Usher produce [...]]]> Kathy Mattea to perform at Charity Challenge Benefit http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130401/NEWS/130409972/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Tue, 2 Apr 2013 9:00:00 +0000 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130401/NEWS/130409972/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE RIPLEY - 2013 will be an exciting year for Jackson County and Charity Challenge needs your support to make it a success.
Charity Challenge, a special Run and Fun Walk & Matching Grant Program, annually benefits over 20 nonprofit groups and the Jackson County Community Support Fund. This event challenges nonprofits to raise funds collaboratively by providing a matching fund of donor sponsorships.

In addition to the Community Support Fund, the Jackson County [...]]]> Movie review: ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ will have you cheering http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130322/NEWS/130329989/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 22 Mar 2013 6:17:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus, GHNS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130322/NEWS/130329989/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE One: When a knowledgeable military person radios his chopper pilots with the warning, “Be on the lookout for possible advanced weaponry,” pay attention.
Two: When you’re a depraved bad guy, and a vengeful good guy says to you, “I’m gonna stick my knife through your brain,” take heed.
You’ve probably figured out that the Olympus of the title has nothing to do with Greece and [...]]]> Movie review: ‘Admission’ adaptation won’t please fans of the novel http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130322/NEWS/130329990/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 22 Mar 2013 6:15:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus, GHNS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130322/NEWS/130329990/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE But fans on the novel it’s based on are going to have some problems, in that so many of the story’s elements have been changed beyond recognition.
The basic plot is about [...]]]> Ravenswood High's Joyce Pitchford featured in 'Choral Director' magazine http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130314/NEWS/130319932/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 15 Mar 2013 9:00:00 +0000 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130314/NEWS/130319932/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Jim Carrey works his magic in ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’ http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130308/NEWS/130309913/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 8 Mar 2013 10:56:49 By Ed Symkus, GHNS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130308/NEWS/130309913/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Movie review: ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ a vibrant, worthy prequel http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130308/NEWS/130309914/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 8 Mar 2013 10:55:30 By Ed Symkus, GHNS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130308/NEWS/130309914/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Oscar (James Franco), who goes by the nickname of Oz, ekes by, emotionally unfulfilled, as a magician at the traveling Baum Circus (the first of many Oz references). He’s a charming cad, who fools [...]]]>