Thursday, February 23, 2012

Skyline photo by Andy Snow

PINA Starts Friday + New Oscar Party News!

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Hello Everyone, We think that ALBERT NOBBS still has a little business in it, but we really need to get moving.  Therefore, we will hold ALBERT for one screening a day through Sunday…but Sunday will be the film’s last day.  Now that we’re exclusive on THE ARTIST, our ticket sales flew back up this weekend…so we’re going to… (continue…)

Boxing in Dayton – From Past History to Present “Knockout”

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Dayton gets ready for “Knockout V.I.P. Fight Night”, as J.T. offers a brief look at the history of boxing in Dayton…

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Film Review – Ghost Rider – Spirit of Vengeance (C+)

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I don’t think a movie has ever benefitted more strongly from comparison with its predecessor. Directed by Mark Neveldine from a story by David Goyer (of Blade, Batman Begins and FlashForward fame), Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is by no means a great film. In fact, it’s rather woefully put together in some ways, and… (continue…)

2012 NCAA March Madness in Dayton, OH

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The Road to the Final Four® begins in Dayton, Ohio, with the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship First Four® games on March 13 and 14 at the University of Dayton Arena.

Audiences Are Loving ALBERT NOBBS!

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Hello Everyone, We’re holding steady this week with THE ARTIST and ALBERT NOBBS. Despite mixed response from the critics, audiences are loving ALBERT. That said, one of our current titles will more than likely leave next week…as we hope/plan to open PINA on Feb. 24. PINA is stunning and lovely – one of my absolute… (continue…)

Foot Stomping Joy: The Music Of Genticorum

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French Canadians have a long history of being misunderstood. Only seven million or so people out of Canada’s 34 million total speak French as their primary language, and most of them live in a single province, Quebec. They live on an island of francais in an ocean of English. But there’s more than just the… (continue…)

And the nominees for best party are….

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No – I’m not talking about who’ll win what on Oscar night – I’m talking about where you’re going to party to celebrate! Dayton is a film community, and as such – we’ve got different parties for all different tastes to celebrate the Academy Awards. Want to dress up in your finest or stay cozy… (continue…)

Oscar Nominee ALBERT NOBBS Starts Friday at THE NEON

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Hello Everyone, We’re moving forward this weekend with the new film starring Glenn Close -ALBERT NOBBS - nominated for 3 Oscars.  If you still need to see A DANGEROUS METHOD, you only have until Thursday to see it at THE NEON. That said, we will continue to hold THE ARTIST - which has now become a “certified hit” at THE… (continue…)

Experiencing the Art of Exhibiting at Sinclair

One of Brandy Driver's pieces.

Art majors at Sinclair Community College have many opportunities to display their work before taking part in a public exhibition, according to Terri Perkins, 47, a Sinclair graduate and current art student from Fairborn. “When you’re taking studio classes, you always have critiques,” says Perkins. “At the end of each term, everybody displays their work,… (continue…)

Not Your Grandparents’ Norman Rockwell

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Kristen Wicker examines the work of Norman Rockwell in the context of race…

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