Stone Shines in The Last Dance Despite Recycled Plot
Review notes Sharon Stone carries The Last Dance with firm, feisty resolve though the film mirrors Dead Man Walking in setup. Rob Morrow undercuts emotion, Bruce Beresford sustains tension, while John Cunningham delivers a stunning grief moment amid a tepid overall package.
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Susan Sarandon
Sharon Stone
Stone
Sarandon
Courtes
Morrow
Casting Surprises Show Sharon Stone Breaking Film Typecast
The article notes Sharon Stone moves beyond typecast roles, turning into a compelling actress through a string of films from Last Dance to Casino. It highlights how choices with directors and co stars shaped her evolution and credibility, while contrasting earlier work with decisive modern turns.
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Sharon Stone
Foner
Kevin Costner
Susan Sagandon
Harrison Ford
Stane
Norvad Cuyt
Death Row
Stone
Andrew McCarthy
McCarthy
Joe Eszterhas
Eszterhas
Clint Eastwood
Leonardo DiCaprio
Killer
Sylvester Stallone
Jeremiah Chechik
Variety of events in Syracuse area entertainment calendar
A crowded listings page details Banjo Dancing by Stephen Wade at Syracuse Stage with 7:30 p.m. showtimes and box office contact, piano performances at Borders Books and Music, author talks by dami ca Kincaid and Thomas Bess, a nuclear development talk, Syracuse Chiefs baseball against Ottawa Lynx, and multiple local dance and recreation classes across North Syracuse, DeWitt, Geddes, Oneida, and Pulaski venues with times, locations, and contact numbers.
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Stephen Wade
Syracuse
E. Genesae SL
Rent tops list of Tony nominations
Rent leads with 10 nominations for Broadway's Tony Awards. Bring in Da Noise Bring in Da Funk follows with nine. Seven Guitars collects eight. Victor/Victoria is shut out of best musical but Andrews earns a best actress nod. Jonathan Larson, 35, who died Jan 25, gets a book and score nomination.
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Rent
Broadway
Savion Glover
August Wilson
Pittsburgh
Andrews
East Village
Jonathan Larson
Wednesday recital at Everson Museum Syracuse
Wednesday lunch hour recital at the Everson Museum of Art Syracuse features soprano Carol Sauve and pianist Susan Crocker with works by Strauss Franck Debussy and Offenbach. Free event sponsored by Civic Morning Musicals during lunch hour.
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Syracuse
Carol Sauve
Susan Crocker
Strauss
Franck
Debussy
Offenbach
Young Keith Gattis Baffles Veterans With Debut
Keith Gattis, age 25, earns praise from industry veteran Norro Wilson who calls him a strong songwriter. His self-titled RCA debut is noted, with live shows set for June 16 at the B104 Country Jam in Empire Expo Center. NewsLine offers a way to hear a track via a phone tune from Mark Bialczak's Music Notes feature.
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Shania Twain
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Empire Expo Center
NewsLine
Mark Bialczak
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