Guardians 2 the model superhero sequel
By Thomas Simpson Contributor Detractors like to bemoan the weight of superhero fatigue that bores down on today’s cinema schedule.
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Rockford Rocked Interviews: A teenager’s record of Rockford
By Todd Houston Contributor Teenager Daniel Salazar is enjoying chronicling the past and present of his hometown. In our latest
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The Handmaid’s relevant dystopia
By Paula Hendrickson Contributor Full disclosure: I read Margaret Atwood’s classic novel The Handmaid’s Tale way before I was old
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Acclaimed director Demme dead at 73
By Jake Coyle AP Film Writer NEW YORK — Jonathan Demme, the eclectic, ever-enthusiastic filmmaker behind the Oscar winners “The
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The Revolution plans Prince memorial tour
By Jeff Baenen Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — For members of Prince’s 1980s backing band The Revolution, reuniting and hitting the
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Voices from the Grave: Rockford’s skeletons
By Kathi Kresol Contributor Rockford has plenty of skeletons in its communal closet; there are many stories that some people
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Spring ArtScene returns to Rockford
Rockford embraces its artistic roots this weekend as the 15th Annual Spring ArtScene moves into town. ArtScene features works from
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Statewide competition planned for poets
CHICAGO — Illinois poets are being given a chance to show their stuff in a statewide completion. Secretary of State
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Record Store Day gives vinyl boost in a digital world
By David Sharp Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine — Record stores have not only survived the onslaught of pirated music, digital
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Rockford Rocked: Classic rocker Ed King sounds off
By Todd Houston Contributor Rockford Rocked Interviews: Good morning, Ed! For those who don’t know, you were one of the
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Affidavit: Doc prescribed Prince meds under friend’s name
By Amy Forliti Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — A doctor who saw Prince in the days before he died had prescribed
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The first trailer for The Last Jedi is here
NEW YORK — The first trailer for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” has dropped, showcasing a Luke Skywalker who just
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Comedian Charlie Murphy dead at 57
NEW YORK — Charlie Murphy, older brother of Eddie Murphy and a comedy stand-up and performer in his own right,
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Gutiarist J. Geils dead at 71
GROTON, Mass. — Musician J. Geils, founder of The J. Geils Band known for such peppy early 80s pop hits
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Ghost in the Shell lacks depth, soul
By Thomas Simpson Contributor The whitewashing controversy rages on in Hollywood with Paramount Pictures’ Ghost in the Shell. Adapted from
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