The Color Purple film review by Amy Kirk
Teen reviewer Amy Kirk from North Ridgeville High School discusses The Color Purple directed by Steven Spielberg. She finds the film engaging despite stereotypes, noting strong performances by Whoopi Goldberg, compelling characters like Sophia and Shug, and an effective soundtrack blending ragtime gospel and jazz. The piece reflects on emotional moments, message of resilience, and overall recommendation with reminders to bring tissues.
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Down and Out in Beverly Hills reviewed by Elyria Catholic teens
A reader letter rips the film Down and Out in Beverly Hills as dull despite claims of humor. The piece mocks plot twists and characters, notes strong acting, and ends with a satirical poem and a one dollar rating, urging teenagers to skip this movie.
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Local couples celebrate milestone wedding anniversaries in Elyria area
Art and Mary Sooy marked their 5th anniversary with a Grassie’s Wayside Inn party after a 1951 February 11 ceremony at LaGrange Baptist Church. They reside in Elyria since 1979. he is a Bendix technical writer. Keny Tomer and Mrs Rich Pichola attended. The Sooys plan a Florida vacation and Caribbean cruise. Tony and Josephine Meo observed their 50th anniversary at Tom’s Country Place with a Feb 22, 1936 marriage in St. Mary’s Church Elyria. He retired from Bendix in 1971, hobbies pigeon racing and gardening. She worked for W.T. Grant and Lapps Sewing. they have four grandchildren and attend St. Jude’s Church. The Meos are parents of Barbara King and Tony Meo Jr. A Mass of Thanksgiving was held Feb 23 at St. Jude’s Church.
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O'Neill urges Congress to lead the way on deficit taxes
House Speaker Thomas O'Neill repeats his claim that new taxes will be needed to reduce the deficit and calls on Congress to lead the way.
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