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Video Verdict: New DVDs for March 3
Piper Perabo, left, and Jamie Lee Curtis with the canine star of "Beverly Hills Chihuahua."
This week is relatively light on major video releases, but the quality of the titles more than makes up for the slight number.
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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 goal, meeting the requirements for a $50,000 challenge donation, and will produce “La Boheme” in April. Opera board president Randi Thompson said the group has $165,000 and received pledges for about $20,000 more.
For full story, click here: http://www.rgj.com/article/20090227/NEWS/902270428/1321/news
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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 for clean-cut men with a military look and women who are fresh-faced, girl-next-door types. Eighteen- to 30-year-olds in great shape are preferred. To be considered, call 322-1515 or e-mail toni@integritycasting.com with body dimensions and a current picture. The job pays minimum wage.
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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 with “Star Trek.”
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Video Verdict: New DVDs for Feb. 24
Ashley Schneider is a baaad girl in "Extreme Movie."
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?
Dev Patel, left, and Anil Kapoor in "Slumdog Millionaire," Forrest's pick to win Oscar's best picture.
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, there are signs that a skilled prognosticator can read to get things right at least some of the time.
Yes, its that time of year when I put my reputation on the line and offer my best guesses as to who will win cinema’s biggest awards. So, without further delay, my predictions for tonight’s Oscars in several key categories.
Click here to read more: http://rgj.com/article/20090222/ENT/902220303/1056
Video Verdict: New DVDs for Feb. 17
Leonardo DiCaprio, left, and Russell Crowe in "Body of Lies."
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 to give you a rundown of several noteworthy productions that are either playing now or coming soon to a stage near you.
Click here for the complete list: http://rgj.com/article/20090215/ENT/902150308/1056
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Video Verdict: New DVDs for Feb. 10
Josh Brolin plays former President George W. Bush (front) and Toby Jones plays Karl Rove in the new political drama "W."
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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