Seven and Sister: Fincher drama and new theatre work
Film review highlights Fincher's Seven with Freeman and Pitt delivering strong performances as a grim noir tale with deadly sins guiding murders. It notes telegraphed clues and Gwyneth Paltrow’s thankless role, while praising Freeman's weary dignity and Pitt's surprising depth. Also previews Affordable Theatre's Jerry Finnegan's Sister and its nuanced coming‑of‑age story of Bran Dowd and Beth Finnegan, its cast, direction by Todd Axton Ellis, and plans for a Miracle on 34th Street musical adaptation.
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Wednesday Dear Offbeat Musical Comedy Preview and Jazz Night
Wednesday night features Dear a musc tilled comedy preview with a Tuesday listing and live jazz from 8 to 10 30 pm at Gallery 12rms 4 on 210 Burnet Ave Syracuse Info 472 1340 Coyotes program on the animals history and behavior by Robert Chambers SUNY College of Environmental Science History 7 pm Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center routes 5 and 20 between Auburn and Seneca Falls Free info 568 5987
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Seneca Falls
Showgirls opens second as Seven dominates weekend box office
Los Angeles AP reports Showgirls opens at No. 2 behind Seven with $8 million in its NC-17 release. Industry notes suggest mixed reviews and word of mouth could limit strong long term performance. MGM defended the rating while critics call it uneven and a possible flop.
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Showgirls prompts strong debate over nudity and violence
Reviewers faulted Showgirls for gratuitous nudity and crude performances while director Paul Verhoeven defended its frank sexuality. The article lists top US box office with Seven leading at $139 million, followed by Showgirls at $81 million and other titles with location counts and gross figures.
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Brad Pitt Aims for Normality Amid Celebrity Orbit
Brad Pitt discusses fame and fortune with a calm, reflective stance. The actor recalls early roles from Dallas to Thelma and Louise, explains turning down Apollo 13 for Seven, and explains his desire to stay grounded while navigating a multimillion dollar career.
Moe Plays Jazz Rock Fusion At East LA Syracuse
The group Moe formed three years ago has a live mix of jazz rock funk country and Broadway show tunes. They perform at 10 pm Wednesday at 505 Westcott St Syracuse featuring tracks from the CD HeadSeed. Call 472-2111 for the Newsline tune request and press 8863 to hear Mark Khalczak's daily MrgW Notes feature with today’s tune AlmaBo.
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