88 Minutes review stalls as clock ticks on a weak thriller
Star rumors aside the 2007 crime tale features Al Pacino and a notable cast but fails to build suspense. The plot follows Gramm facing a chilling countdown to an unknown killer’s next move. Critics say the film wastes Pacino’s talents on an underwhelming chase that lacks real-time urgency.
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Native arts week events at University of Iowa
University of Iowa American Indian Student Association hosts Native American Arts Week Monday through Friday with a family social Friday at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theater Iowa Memorial Union. Meskwaki drum music and children art activities are planned along with lectures and a film at Gilmore and Seamans Centers.
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Randy Newman to Perform at Englert Fundraiser in Iowa City
Oscar winning songwriter Randy Newman will headline two May shows at the Englert Theatre as part of a gala fundraiser. Preshow receptions at local galleries precede a post show meet and greet for premium ticket holders. Tickets range from 65 to 150 dollars and are available through the Englert Box Office and website. Newman is known for film scores from Ragtime to Toy Story and won an Academy Award for If I Didn’t Have You in Monsters, Inc.
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TV Highlights From PBS to ESPN and Nickelodeon
PBS Frontline rebroadcasts hot politics on global warming and Alaska Week features 40 days in the wilderness with new wildlife footage. ESPN2 airs Hellfighters and Harlem high school football profile as part of a sports documentary series. Nickelodeon debuts The Mighty B animated series created by Amy Poehler and features Bessie Higgenbottom with a quirky crew.
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TV Picks Highlight Earth Day Programming This Week
This week features Earth Day spotlights across networks. HGTV airs 20 Ways Your Home Can Save the Planet Sunday at 7 p.m. PBS Kids presents Share the Earth Day on Tuesday with green encores and a new Super Why episode on water at 2 30 p.m. Disney Channel runs preschool Earth friendly fare Tuesday from 6 a.m. to noon with a Handy Manny debut at 8 a.m.
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Celebrities to dance for charity in Cedar Rapids event
Cedar Rapids hosts Ballroom with the Celebrities featuring former mayor Lee Clancey Miss Iowa Diana Reed and Sen. Joe Seng among local figures. The fundraiser at the Cedar Rapids Marriott on April 26 includes a 9 pm open dance and a Dance New York performance. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.
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