Face/Off and Brassed Off reviewed amid bomb plot and mine woes
Critics contend Face/Off overuses violence under John Woo with Travolta and Cage delivering charisma but film’s excess spoils suspense. Brassed Off portrays a British mining town band facing mine closure and buyout, aided by Cara Fitzgerald as the group clings to hope amid Thatcher era austerity.
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Joan Vadeboncoeur Column On Ithaca Hangar Theatre Play
A Thursday Cy column by Joan Vadeboncoeur praised a new play at Ithaca's Hangar Theatre, clarifying that it did not leave a negative impression and highlighting the positive reception and artistic merit.
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Mulcahy exits Channel 3 after contract not renewed
Former Channel 3 anchor Matt Mulcahy left WSTM-TV on Friday after contract non-renewal. Mulcahy, at the station since 1990, had been moved from anchoring to a senior reporting role in 1994 and says management offered no explanation nor immediate job offers. He and his wife are considering options while remaining in the area.
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Bill Applegate
Fall 97 TV Schedules Show Shuffles Across Major Networks
A preview of fall lineups spells big clashes as CBS NBC ABC and Fox shuffle hits. Notable pairs include Touched by an Angel vs Men Behaving Badly and Simpsons vs Wonderful World of Disney. Weekdays mix comedies and dramas with NYPD Blue clashing NYPD Blue rivals and Chicago Hope opposing Law & Order.
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Schmucks
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New York Cops
New York Jets
Frasier
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NBC
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ABC
Cosby
Susan
Steven Bochco
Brooklyn South
Danny Aiello
Dellaventura
Drew Carey
Law & Order
Heaven
Gerald McRaney
Nog Wither
Kevin Anderson
Father Ray
Texas Ranger
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FBI
Total Security
Mahar embraces outdoor forecasts despite initial doubts
Channel 5 weather anchor Mahar now defends outdoor reports as viewers prefer the visibility and realism. Channel 3 and WSYT deploy similar stunts. Channel 9 avoids them. Station officials weigh reintroducing outdoor weather segments as winter rain drizzles over the weather deck.
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Fox
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Wayne
Grateful Dead two disc set mined from vault
The Grateful Dead release Fall Gun From the Phil Zone on Ansta Records picks tracks from Phil Lesh to form a two disc set. Call NewsLine at 472-2111 and use Touch Tone 6863 to hear Mark Bialczak's Music Notes feature.
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Ansta Records
Phil Lesh
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