Monthly Archives: February 2009
Nevada Opera averts disaster
In late January, Nevada Opera officials announced that the 41-year-old company was on the verge of collapse and would close if it didn’t raise $100,000 in just four weeks. Today, the message is more upbeat. The group surpassed its $100,000 … Continue reading
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Movie extras needed in Reno
Sparks-based Integrity Casting is looking for about 100 non-union extras to work in Reno Friday and Saturday on a thriller directed by Mario Van Peebles and starring Bill Pullman. The film is called “Kerosene Cowboys,” and Integrity is specifically looking … Continue reading
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Poll: What film has you drooling?
I’m pleased to kick off a new feature on ForrestHartman.com: Polls. Vote today, then check back and see whether you’re with the majority or the minority. This is a tough one for me, but I’m going to have to go … Continue reading
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Video Verdict: New DVDs for Feb. 24
It’s not spring yet, but DVD manufacturers have love — or at least sex — on the brain. This week’s crop of new releases features two teen sex comedies, a minor-league horror film and a direct-to-DVD cartoon for adults.
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Oscars: Who will win tonight?
Predicting who will win the Academy Awards is a lot like predicting the weather. No matter how sure you feel, there’s always a surprise. A low pressure front that moves in unexpectedly, a fast-moving hail storm, ridiculously strong winds. Still, … Continue reading
Video Verdict: New DVDs for Feb. 17
This is a good week for home video, as most of the mainstream offerings are solid and several are downright outstanding.
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On the boards in Reno
In “As You Like It,” William Shakespeare wrote that “all the world’s a stage,” and while he clearly was being metaphorical, there does seem to be a lot of theater in Reno these days. So, I thought it would be fun … Continue reading
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Video Verdict: New DVDs for Feb. 10
This week’s DVD releases include one of comedian Bernie Mac’s final screen appearances, a meditation on the life of former President George W. Bush and a fantastic war drama by director Spike Lee.
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New service offers free show tix in Reno
With prices to concerts and special events rising while incomes are declining, free show tickets sound pretty good, and Bill Nagel says he’ll get them for you. Nagel is the local operator of House Seats (www.houseseats.com), a Las Vegas-based company … Continue reading
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