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1 week ago | 
tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe
According to Google’s AI overview, since 2007 the world “has undergone significant changes, particularly in technology, society, and the environment.” Golly, I never would have noticed without this state-of-the-art AI model, aka Captain Obvious.
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1 week 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 and thrillerCast: Kerry Washington, Omar Sy, Mark Strong, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Cliff "Method Man" SmithDirector: Joe CarnahanRated: RIn “Shadow Force,” Kyrah (Kerry Washington) and Isaac (Omar Sy) were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force.
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1 week ago | 
tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe
Michael Franti & SpearheadCLEARWATER — Michael Franti & Spearhead will perform on Friday, May 16, 7 p.m., at The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park, 255 Drew St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $46. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com. Franti and his band are on the road for the “Welcome to the Family Tour.” For a complete list of tour dates and more information, visit michaelfranti.com.
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2 weeks ago | 
tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe
LARGO — Eight O’Clock Theatre is gearing up to stage its production of “Kinky Boots,” running May 2-11, at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Performances are Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m. There also will be a performance on Thursday, May 8, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $31.50. Visit LargoArts.com or call 727-587-6793.
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2 weeks ago | 
tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe
Here we are, living in the post-pandemic doldrums. Legitimate blockbusters don’t come along as often as they once did. Franchise factories like Marvel Studios are no longer guaranteed to score a record-breaking hit with each new release. Adding trendy newbies and veteran A-listers can’t ensure hefty revenues, either. Poor Hollywood. Back in the old days, summer was considered the time of year to score a blockbuster. But what exactly is a blockbuster?
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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: Superhero Cast: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus Director: Jake Schreier Rated: PG-13 In “Thunderbolts*” Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes —...
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2 weeks ago | 
tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe
Through some delicious twist of fate, I happened to be attending the University of South Florida one semester around 2000 when a tenured professor added an undergraduate literature class focusing on the works of prominent American authors Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Even though I was not majoring in either literature or creative writing, as an aspiring horror writer I could not pass up the opportunity to delve deeper into the output of these two literary giants.
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2 weeks ago | 
suncoastnews.com | Lee Clark Zumpe
Here we are, living in the post-pandemic doldrums. Legitimate blockbusters don’t come along as often as they once did. Franchise factories like Marvel Studios are no longer guaranteed to score a record-breaking hit with each new release. Adding trendy newbies and veteran A-listers can’t ensure hefty revenues, either. Poor Hollywood. Back in the old days, summer was considered the time of year to score a blockbuster. But what exactly is a blockbuster?
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3 weeks ago | 
tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe
A quick look at concerts and musical productions on the way to the Tampa Bay area. Country Thunder FloridaTAMPA — Country Thunder Florida will be presented May 2-4 at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Country Thunder Florida offers a range of ticket options and experiences to suit all fans.
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3 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: Survival horrorCast: Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Odessa A'zion, Ji-young Yoo, Belmont Cameli, and Peter StormareDirector: David F.
