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Sep 6, 2024 | 
columbusunderground.com | Hope Madden |Brandon Thomas |Matt Weiner |Rachel Willis
Tim Burton ends his reign of disappointment with a seriously fun romp, but Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is not the only big recommendation this week. Some of the best thrillers of the year hit big screens and small, plus there’s a charming romance, and some indie horror to kick of spooky season. Yes, we’ve moved the start date up to September. Just let us be happy!In theatersby Hope MaddenNo one has ever mastered gruesome charm, macabre whimsy, as fully as Tim Burton.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
columbusunderground.com | George Wolf |Brandon Thomas |Hope Madden
There have been nine Alien movies (assuming you count the Predator crossovers as canon). If you do not count those—and who could blame you?—and look just at the others, two things will stand out. One: most of these movies are disappointing. Two: all of these movies were directed by really talented filmmakers. Fede Alvarez (, Evil Dead) joins the ranks of Ridley Scott, David Fincher, Jean-Pierre Jeunet and James Cameron to become the first filmmaker with a real winner on his hands since 1986.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
yourerie.com | Brandon Thomas
Posted: Jun 21, 2024 / 05:45 PM EDT Updated: Jun 21, 2024 / 05:33 PM EDT (WJET/WFXP) – Concept art from one of the most popular animated films this year has been donated to a national museum. The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, announced Friday that animation giant Pixar has donated rare concept art from its 2024 film ‘Inside Out 2’ to the museum’s permanent archives.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
columbusunderground.com | George Wolf |Hope Madden |Brandon Thomas |Eva Fraser
So much to celebrate this weekend! But if you need a break from the heat, Pixar has another stellar animated effort for you to feast your eyeballs on. There are also indies aplenty, plus several excellent streaming choices if going out is just out. In theatersby George WolfIt’s been nine years since Pixar’s Inside Out took us on that wonderful ride through a young girl’s feelings. Almost a decade, and I’m still not over what happened to Bing Bong.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
wwlp.com | Brandon Thomas
(WJET/WFXP) – A regional supermarket chain hits a landmark number of years of giving their employees scholarship opportunities. Wegmans celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Employee Scholarship Program, awarding over 46,500 employees with over $145 million in scholarships since the program started.
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May 24, 2024 | 
columbusunderground.com | Hope Madden |George Wolf |Brandon Thomas
It’s the first weekend of summer blockbusters and George Miller delivers an origin story with muscle. But maybe you want less muscle, more body fluids? You will find that and more in theaters this weekend. Lots of good stuff – lucky we have an extra day this weekend to catch it all!In theatersby Hope Madden and George WolfFrom the dust and the waste of the Mad Max Saga has sprung many a fascinating supporting player: The Humungus, Auntie Entity, Immortan Joe. Only one commands an origin story.
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Apr 7, 2024 | 
wkbn.com | Brandon Thomas
(WJET/WFXP) – The cause of death was revealed in the case of a two-year-old found dead outside in an east Erie neighborhood in late February. According to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, the death of two-year-old Zemina Smith was ruled accidental and was a result of hypothermia. A coroner’s report filed to the Erie County Courthouse Tuesday stated that the mother had told police the parents “were smoking methamphetamine” in their apartment on the night their daughter wandered outside.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
yourerie.com | Brandon Thomas
While anglers could catch and release trout in the fall and winter months, April 1 marks the beginning of harvest season. Posted: Mar 28, 2024 / 09:00 AM EDT Updated: Mar 27, 2024 / 09:21 PM EDT (WJET/WFXP) – The unofficial beginning of trout season begins this upcoming weekend.
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Mar 12, 2024 | 
crawfordcountynow.com | Hope Madden |Brandon Thomas |Christie Robb
Kung Fu Panda 4by Hope MaddenAnimated sequels often work out. Every time you think “Do we really need another Toy Story?” you get one more cartoon masterpiece. Each How to Train Your Dragon movie is a stunner. And Puss in Boots: The Last Wish was not only better than any previous Puss in Boots film, it was better than any Shrek film. So why not a fourth Kung Fu Panda? Literally no one expected the 2008 original to be a charming, lovely, thoroughly entertaining Oscar nominee.
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
columbusunderground.com | Hope Madden |George Wolf |Brandon Thomas |Christie Robb
It’s Oscar weekend! Do you need to brush up? Well, one nominated doc hits local screens this weekend, and you can find a slew of nominees all weekend at Gateway Film Center. Or maybe you’ve grown weary of Oscar talk and are in need of some fuzzy, cuddly, noodly animated fare. You’ll find it! Plus loads of other options. Check it out. In theatersby Hope MaddenAnimated sequels often work out. Every time you think “Do we really need another Toy Story?” you get one more cartoon masterpiece.
