Movies of JULY I honestly can’t believe we’re in July. You’d have to excuse me, I’m still high from the historical moment that was Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” concert. I’m still goin on YouTube and playing back parts of that show. I swear for 2 hours I felt like I was from LA. It’s been hot but let’s cool off in the theaters as we get into my July movie recommendations. Deadpool & Wolverine ‘Deadpool…
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Movies of JUNE By John Houzer Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve officially reached cruising altitude for the summer movie season. Last month was a cinematic feast, from traumatizing us with Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” to the real-time hip hop showdown between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Future documentaries will undoubtedly dissect every moment of that rivalry. But let’s set aside last month’s thrills and turn our attention to June. This month’s movie lineup is packed with intriguing sequels,…
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Andy Carpenter and Paul Rowe Make Movies and Build Community With – A Southern Horror A killer roaming the streets, armed with barbecue tools. A poisoned pie in an old country house. A mysterious computer with an unusual demand for its user. You’ll come face to face with these frights, and more, in A Southern Horror. This “dark journey through the haunted landscape of the American South” is part of a new vision for local…
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The Arts and Museums ½ off Tuesdays at the Columbus Collective MuseumsDiscover the wonder of the Columbus Collective Museum. Immerse yourself in a maze of thrifting and discovery. Originally the Lunch Box Museum, now also the Royal Crown Cola Museum, The Chero-Cola Museum, The Nehi Drink Museum, The Georgia Radio Museum, The Tom Huston Peanut Museum, a Car Museum and more. Over 1,000 lunch boxes will just get you started. Local Readers get ½ off…
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Movies of May As May ushers in the official commencement of the summer movie season, cinephiles have already been treated to a diverse array of cinematic delights. One of the most talked-about releases of the year has undoubtedly been ‘Dune Part 2.’ Captivating audiences and critics alike, this film has solidified its status as a major success. Furthermore, Dev Patel’s directorial debut in the action thriller realm with ‘Monkey Man’ has pleasantly surprised viewers, marking…
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The Neon Highway Wanted to switch things up a bit this month and tell you about a unique experience I recently had which made me think about something bigger. I’m in a movie! As in lights, camera, action! Two years ago, I landed a role in an independent movie called ‘The Neon Highway,’ which was filmed right here in Columbus. Produced by Stratton Leopld, starring alongside Beau Bridges, Rob Mayes, Sam Henning and T.J. Power…
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The Arts and Museums ½ off Tuesdays at the Columbus Collective MuseumsDiscover the wonder of the Columbus Collective Museum. Immerse yourself in a maze of thrifting and discovery. Originally the Lunch Box Museum, now also the Royal Crown Cola Museum, The Chero-Cola Museum, The Nehi Drink Museum, The Georgia Radio Museum, The Tom Huston Peanut Museum, a Car Museum and more. Over 1,000 lunch boxes will just get you started. Local Readers get ½ off…
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The Arts and Museums ½ off Tuesdays at the Columbus Collective MuseumsDiscover the wonder of the Columbus Collective Museum. Immerse yourself in a maze of thrifting and discovery. Originally the Lunch Box Museum, now also the Royal Crown Cola Museum, The Chero-Cola Museum, The Nehi Drink Museum, The Georgia Radio Museum, The Tom Huston Peanut Museum, a Car Museum and more. Over 1,000 lunch boxes will just get you started. Local Readers get ½ off…
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Okay, so my first thought for this column was to write about the Oscars coming up, but then something changed. I thought, “Of course you’re going to write about the Oscars and predict the winners, and because you’re so good at this, you’re going to get them right just like you always do!” But to be completely honest, the Oscars aren’t even on my radar at the moment. Right now, I’m still thinking about the…
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Legends and Longtime Buddies Jerry Farber and Angie Aparo Look to Capture Lightning in a Bottle Once Again. Beloved local bon vivant and funnyman Jerry Farber’s razor-sharp wit cuts so clean it’s sometimes hard to tell what’s real and what’s a joke. Did Farber really hire the rare-treasure / hidden-gem that is singer-songwriter Angie Aparo while running his namesake Jerry Farber’s Side Door comedy club in Buckhead back in the ‘80s? At the low-ball rate…
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