Valentino Biopic Flops as Nureyev Cries Out Review
The Ken Russell biography Valentino reviews poorly for its disjointed storytelling and overbearing direction. Rudolf Nureyev Leslie Caron and Michelle Phillips star in a two hour film that offers little insight into the idol’s life or era.
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Ken Russell
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Nureyev Shines In Debut Film With Bold Presence
Rudolph Nureyev, hailed as the world's top ballet dancer, stands out in his first film performance. He delivers the strongest on screen presence as a simple Italian character with Slavic features, while the rest of the cast struggle with reaction and agenda. An orange in a late scene earns best supporting status, rolling across the floor with quiet dignity.
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Rudolf Nureyev
Bela Lugosi
California
Hamburg Opera to stage 300th birthday festival
Hamburg State Opera plans a year long 1978 celebration marking its 300th birthday with guest performances from European companies including Dresden and Zurich. The season opens January 2 with Der Rosenkavalier followed by the Anniversary Opera Ball on January 7.
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Town square gains modern touch in Crown Center project
In Crown Center Kansas City Hallmark Cards builds a 350 million mixed use square serving as front yard and community space. A 10 acre landscaped area includes terraces trees fountains and an outdoor ice rink hosting ethnic festivals concerts art fairs and family picnics in warmer months.
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Crown Center
Hallmark Cards
Late Weekend Movie Schedule With Multiple Showings
The schedule lists theaters ROOSEVELT ROYALE PLAZA EASTOWN I MARION and titles Captain Karma Oh God Star Wars Smokey and the Bandit Kentucky Fried Movie Valentino plus others with varied showtimes on Saturday and Sunday across venues.
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Captain Karma
Iowa
Darby O’gill and
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Little People
Smokey and the Bandit
Unusual centerpiece at new riverfront restaurant
A 30 foot long shell from a 1919 trolley car serves as the centerpiece of the Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant which opened in the Laclede's Landing riverfront area of St. Louis.
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Ratings guide terms explained for film audiences
The document defines audience ratings G PG R and X with meanings. It explains suitability for children and parental guidance. It notes R permits only under 17 with guardian and X excludes all under 17.
Energy Saving Tip for Food Disposer Use Cold Water
Use cold water when operating your food disposer to save energy by avoiding heating water. Cold water helps grease solidify so it can be ground up and washed away more effectively.
City Beef Groups Headquartered in Missouri and Kansas
The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City notes the American Hereford Association and American Polled Hereford Association are based in Kansas City. The American Angus Association is based in St. Joseph.
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St. Joseph
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American Hereford Assn
American Polled Hereford Assn
American Angus Assn
Murphy bed makes comeback in hotels and homes
New York reports that the Murphy bed returns to space limited apartments and is gaining traction in hotels. Marriott Hotels president James E Durbin notes more business travel by women who favor a living room setting for meetings and a bedroom that converts to a living space with a flip of the bed.
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