Entertainment

Veterans Sought As ‘Military Extras’ For ‘Manhattan’

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Image courtesy/NMDVS

NMDVS News:

Producers are looking for “extras” for a TV series and sequel to a hit movie, which are now being shot here in New Mexico.

The WGN-TV series Manhattan is being shot in and around Santa Fe. Segments of the movie Independence Day 2 is being shot in Albuquerque. Producers of both projects are looking for veterans and “military-type” males for these “paying” jobs. Both projects require all-day availability.

Applicants between ages 18-60 are sought. “Extras” for scenes requiring “clean-cut military types” are especially in need. Wounded Warriors also are encouraged Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘The Water Diviner’

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By CYNTHIA BIDDDLECOMB

The Water Diviner presents Russell Crowe as an early 20th century Outback farmer named Joshua Connor, skilled at divining to find water for his livestock—thus the title. This is Crowe’s directorial debut and another example of his fine acting.

Movie poster for ‘The Water Diviner.’ Courtesy/Reel Deal Theater

Connor’s idyllic farming life is disrupted when his three rambunctious and loyal sons enlist to fight in World War One. All three were shipped off to Gallipoli where we know Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops suffered a 60 percent Read More

Santa Fe Youth Symphony Performs At White Sands

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Members of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra (SFYSO) prepare for their moonlight performance Sunday at White Sands National Monument. Courtesy photo

SFYSO News:

Sunday, May 4, the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra (SFYSO) performed in a concert under the moonlight at White Sands National Monument. 

Three Los Alamos High School musicians currently play with the SFYSO. SFYSO, under the direction of Mr. William Waag, joined the El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestras, under the direction of Mr. Andy Moran, for the classical music performance. Read More

This Week At The Reel Deal

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By JIM O’DONNELL
Reel Deal Theater

This Friday we are opening The Water Diviner and Hot Pursuit. Avengers: Age of Ultron is holding for another week along with Monkey Kingdom. I saw Monkey Kingdom last night and it had me laughing within the first minute. The monkeys are adorable, the cinematography is amazing like, “how do they get that footage?” Well it took three years of filming in Sri Lanka. The plot is easy to follow and one that will be familiar to kids (bad guys vs, good guys and family and love. Originally we were booked for only a week but it was obvious most went to see Avengers this last Read More

Find Out The Way To A Man’s Heart In ‘The Lunchbox’

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Movie poster for ‘The Lunchbox.’ Courtesy/rottentomatoes.com

Review by KELLY DOLEJSI

Everyone knows the way to a man’s heart is through his lunch. So what happens if an unintended male eats an especially potent midday curry? “The Lunchbox” (2013, rated PG) explores the possible consequences of just such a life-changing mix-up.

“The Lunchbox” screens at 6:30 p.m., Thursday at Mesa Public Library as part of its Free Film Series.

The film begins with a most unlikely occurrence: Despite Mumbai’s nearly flawless lunchbox-delivery service, wherein restaurants and wives can pack Read More

Scenes From Barranca Bobcat Bonanza Carnival

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Goopy fun. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Ready for takeoff. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Framed! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Going down! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Up in the air. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Gamers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Carnival goers head for home. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Three Performances Remain For LAHS Olions A Midsummer Night’s Dream Steampunk Shakespeare!

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Devon McCleskey and Kate Margevicius performing Friday night in the 2015 Olions production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Steampunk Shakespeare! There are two performances left: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday. Photo copyright Elena E. Giorgi, 2015

Marja Graham. Photo copyright Elena E. Giorgi, 2015

Rosemary Vigil and Eben Bold. Photo copyright Elena E. Giorgi, 2015

Monica Clarke. Photo copyright Elena E. Giorgi, 2015

Devon McCleskey and Morgan Ferry. Photo copyright Elena E. Giorgi, 2015 Read More

ACCT: Disney Sleeping Beauty KIDS 2 P.M. Today

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Sleeping Beauty kids. Courtesy photo
 
ACCT News:
 
Atomic City Children’s Theater is proud to present its production of Disney Sleeping Beauty KIDS.
 
All of the favorite characters from the classic Disney film are here – Princess Aurora, Prince Phillip, Fairies, Goons and of course, Maleficent! Disney Sleeping Beauty KIDS is based upon the 1959 Disney film “Sleeping Beauty” and features many of the songs from the movie.
 
Disney Sleeping Beauty KIDS will be presented at 2 p.m. today, in the Mountain Elementary School gymnasium.
 
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Scenes From Preview Performance Of LAHS Olions A Midsummer Nights Dream Steampunk Shakespeare!

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Scenes from LAHS Olions preview performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream. Steampunk Shakespeare! Thursday at Duane Smith Auditorium. Performances continue this weekend only including today at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and available at the door. Photo by Ryn Herrmann 

Members of the LAHS Olions cast of  A Midsummers Nights Dream. Steampunk Shakespeare! Photo by Ryn Herrmann

Members of the LAHS Olions cast of  A Midsummers Nights Dream. Steampunk Shakespeare! Photo by Ryn Herrmann

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When Is Star Wars Day?

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Star Wars Princess Leia and Wookie. Courtesy photo

MPL News:

Does the phrase “May the Fourth be with you” ring a bell? Star Wars Day is traditionally celebrated on May the Fourth, but the Library is celebrating 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3 with the original Star Wars movie, games and trivia.

The movie will be shown 1-3 p.m. in the upstairs meeting rooms at Mesa Public Library (MPL). The film showing will be followed by games and trivia in the Rotunda, also upstairs at Mesa Public Library.

Star Wars movie poster. Courtesy image

When George Lucas introduced Star Wars to the world in 1977, his intention was Read More