Cedar Rapids props maker crafts period pieces for film
Francis Lebeda, an 80 year old Cedar Rapids props artisan, has spent 25 years building movie artifacts from a 19th century camera to flash units for major films. His work includes items for Gangs of New York and Bridge of Spies, with a growing reputation and ongoing projects for notable directors.
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P.T. Barnum
Hugh Jackman
Charity
Michelle Williams
Caroline
Austyn Johnson
Helen
Cameron Seely
Lebeda
Richard Gere
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Martin Scorsese
New York
Steven Spielberg
First Avenue Edar Rapids
Francis Lebeda
Cliff Jette
The Greatest Showman review shows highflying musical fun
Variety critic Owen Gleiberman hails The Greatest Showman as wholesome entertaining fare with dazzling showbiz energy. He praises Hugh Jackman as Barnum and notes the film reimagines figures like Tom Thumb and the Bearded Lady as sympathetic outcasts while delivering fearless, vibrant musical sequences.
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OS Angeles
P.T. Barnum
Hugh Jackman
Barnum
Tom Thumb
Dog Boy
Tattoo Man
The Greatest Showman film review in Cedar Rapids area
The Greatest Showman stars Hugh Jackman Zac Efron and Michelle Williams runs 105 minutes is PG. The review praises its upbeat mythology and carnival style while noting it may feel like a tall tale, a charming sleight of hand that delights despite realism.
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Hugh Jackman
Zac Efron
Michelle Williams
Zendaya
Rebecca Ferguson
Keala Settle
Marcus Wehrenberg
Westdale 12
Cedar Rapids
Coral Ridge Cinema
Coralville
Sycamore Cinema
Iowa City
P.T. Barnum
Holiday Events Spotlight in Iowa City and Dubuque
A busy day of local events includes Master Hypnotist Jim Wand performing at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., and family activities in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Santa key storytime at Barnes & Noble Cedar Rapids, Brunch with Santa at Cedar Ridge Winery, Caucho cinema screening of A Christmas Story, Dickens and Donuts at Uptown Bill’s in Iowa City, and a 9 p.m. club show by The Gentle and Crystal City at Gabe’s in Iowa City.
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Santa
Caucho
Suite
Cedar Rapids
Suiday Dickens and Donuts
S. Dubuque St
Iowa City
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