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‘Dexter’ star kills the competition in acting award categories

It’s an odd feeling, rooting for a serial killer, but I go through it with every season of “Dexter” and each time the acting awards shows come around. I’m almost always disappointed by the … more

1/26/10 | 455 views

After ‘The Fall,’ no CGI opus will do

I’m not sure how it happened, but in 2006, a movie called “The Fall” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and nobody talked much about it. Two years later, major Hollywood … more

1/12/10 | 752 views | 1 comment

FACES & PLACES

About 100 people attended the fourth annual Pen to Paint Art Auction at the Decatur Public Library on Thursday, said Patricia Slaten, library spokeswoman. Scott Willis served as auctioneer, with … more

11/10/09 | 1087 views

No goats were harmed in the making of this movie

What does it mean to have a movie made about you? I think most would agree that being the subject of a film is a flattering notion, even if examples like “Mommie Dearest” do exist as a warning … more

11/10/09 | 816 views

Kala Ghoda revives arts in Mumbai with festival season

Carson Land of Decatur is studying abroad in Mumbai, India, at the University of Mumbai with the help of a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. The Birmingham-Southern College graduate is studying … more

11/10/09 | 920 views

FACES & PLACES

The third annual Legends in Their Own Minds art show was held Oct. 8 at Willis Gray Gallery on Second Avenue Southeast. The show featured work from Scott Willis’ art class students. Artists … more

11/3/09 | 1131 views

Sewing vs. sous vide — ‘Runway’ needs a shot of ‘Top Chef’

It might be because we’ve waited so long for it to air, but this season of “Project Runway” feels a little off. The regular judges rarely show up to the challenges, Tim Gunn seems to be phoning … more

11/3/09 | 868 views

Halloween at consulate delivers a taste of home

Carson Land of Decatur is studying abroad in Mumbai, India, at the University of Mumbai with the help of a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. The Birmingham-Southern College graduate is studying … more

11/3/09 | 821 views

FACES & PLACES

Creative costumes and screaming flourished during Scout’s Old-Fashioned Halloween Carnival, part of Decatur’s downtown Halloween Hoot on Saturday. Backstage Theatre Company presented … more

10/27/09 | 1036 views

Reel Halloween fun — Scary movies do the trick

I, like the scary-mask-masters of Silver Shamrock Corp., would like you to be mindful of the fact that Halloween is only four days away. Is your costume all sorted out? Have you selected the perfect … more

10/27/09 | 857 views