Lee Clark Zumpe

2 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe

It’s tough living in paradise, ain’t it? Well, if not paradise — with its bumper-to-bumper traffic, a scarcity of affordable housing options and the anxiety that comes with the annual hurricane season — it still boasts undeniable charm and scenic beauty. That’s surely what makes Pinellas such an attractive destination for tourists, seasonal residents, transplants, and Hollywood filmmakers.

2 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe

A number of new movies and limited television series will debut this week, including the following titles opening in theaters or premiering via video on demand on various streaming platforms: Genre: Action spy thriller Cast: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, and Laurence Fishburne Director: James Hawes Rated: PG-13 Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant but deeply introverted...

2 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe

• “Sylvia,” through April 21, at the Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 13355 49th St. N., Clearwater. The price for buffet and show is $50 including tax. Onsite catering is provided by Banquet Masters. Call 727-446-5898 for reservations and specific dates available. Visit www.earlybirddinnertheater.com. • “The Sunshine Boys,” through April 13, at Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. Call 727-446-1360 or visit www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org.

2 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe

My periodic fascination with video games spans decades, dating back to the mid-1970s release of Pong, which I first encountered at a friend’s house after school one momentous day. Sporadic visits to Aladdin’s Castle arcade at Tyrone Mall followed, usually after watching a movie at the old Tyrone Square 6 theater. Alas, there would be no gaming console in the Zumpe household during my teenage years — which probably helped keep my grade point average slightly above the level of academic mediocrity.

2 weeks ago | suncoastnews.com | Lee Clark Zumpe

A number of new movies and limited television series will debut this week, including the following titles opening in theaters or premiering via video on demand on various streaming platforms: Genre: Action spy thriller Cast: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, and Laurence Fishburne Director: James Hawes Rated: PG-13 Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant but deeply introverted...