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Article - Theatre Reviews; by Pam Shilling - 10/19/17

The Play-Goer: Twin Beach Players’ New Directors’...

See these shows — and reach for new levels of understanding

I admire the local community theater company Twin Beach Players in North Beach, Maryland.

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Article - Movie Reviews; by Diana Beechener - 10/13/17

Victoria and Abdul

A light historical comedy in search of deeper meaning

Nearing the end of her reign and her life, Queen Victoria (Judi Dench: Tulip Fever) sleeps through her routine of parties, banquets and royal audiences.

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Article - Arts and Culture; by Kathy Knotts - 10/5/17

Peace thru Art

Contest makes bookmarks messages of harmony

Can a bookmark promote peace? That’s the hope of the Maryland Judiciary, which has a big stake in the outcome.

With kids setting their creativity to resolving conflicts, maybe they can.

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Article - Movie Reviews; by Diana Beechener - 10/5/17

The Moviegoer: The Mountain Between Us

Two strangers battle the elements and their feelings in this romantic drama

A snowstorm has ruined plans for Alex (Kate Winslet: Collateral Beauty) and Ben (Idris Elba: The Dark Tower). Flights are cancelled, rental cars are booked and the airport is buried. Photojournalist Alex is trying to get home to New York for her next day wedding. Neurosurgeon Ben hopes to make it back to Baltimore for a critical operation.

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Article - Theatre Reviews; by Jim Reiter - 9/28/17

2nd Star Productions’ Annie Get Your Gun

Hear those old spectacular songs sung by strong new voices

When Annie Get Your Gun opened on Broadway in 1946, it was a star vehicle for the brassy, trumpet-voiced Ethel Merman. Irving Berlin’s songs became legendary, from the lively There’s No Business Like Show Business and Anything You Can Do to the romantic They Say It’s Wonderful and I Got Lost in His Arms.

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Article - Movie Reviews; by Diana Beechener - 9/28/17

The Moviegoer: Battle of the Sexes

Not a perfect match but fun to watch

This historical dramedy returns us to 1973, when Billie Jean King (Emma Stone: La La Land) ranks among the biggest names in tennis — yet earns one of the smallest paychecks. The rationale is that men are more fun to watch — yet women’s events sell as many tickets. To change the status quo, King convinces the female tennis players of southern California to join in a women’s tour.

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Article - Movie Reviews; by Diana Beechener - 9/21/17

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Spoofing Bond with ups and downs

Gentlemen with lethal fighting skills, The Kingsman are England’s modern Knights of the Round Table.

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Article - Theatre Reviews; by Jim Reiter - 9/20/17

The Playgoer: Compass Rose Theater’s The Liar

Fake News, 1644 Style

Mistaken identities, a hero’s fondness for unashamed exaggeration and the quest for love permeate The Liar, Richard Wilbur’s modern interpretation of Pierre Corneille’s 1644 farce, his most famous comedy. Under the deft guidance of director Steve Tobin, Compass Rose Theater’s production is not only well acted and well staged but also an ageless play you want to watch.

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Article - Books; by Kathy Knotts - 9/14/17

Local Artist Paints in Words

Michael Bell’s new book explores life as teacher, artist and parent

Michael Bell is no stranger to success. The Southern High School arts department chair and celebrity artist has catapulted the school’s art program into the national spotlight over the last 22 years, winning major awards annually and transforming the lives of his students.

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Article - Movie Reviews; by Diana Beechener - 9/14/17

TheMoviegoer: It

Killer clowns and childhood traumas populate this fearsome thriller

In the sleepy town of Derry, Maine, six-year-old Georgie (Jackson Robert Scott: Fear the Walking Dead) goes out to play in the rain and is never seen again. It should be shocking, but Derry’s children tend to disappear.

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