'The Dark Knight' has more than comic books on his mind
Many movie critics and those who consider film an art form bemoan the summer movie season for its lack of ‘‘serious’’ fare. The preponderance of movies based on comic book characters is exhibit A in their argument. But the best genre films — like the science fictions films of the ‘50s that worked as allegories about the public’s fears of communism and the atomic age — always have illuminated their era and addressed the issues of the day. ‘‘The Dark Knight’’ is no exception. The plot of Christopher Nolan’s film, co-written with Jonathan Nolan, clearly is shaped by the events of 9/11 and the Iraq War. It’s a movie that argues that ethics and morals and rights are easy to champion when things are going good.
» Full StoryTake a slo-mo sprint to ‘Chariots of Fire’
Assorted ramblings from the world of entertainment:
l Don’t be surprised if there are folks running in slo-motion toward Warren Community Amphitheatre on Friday.
Comedy, magic mingle in Kent-Trumbull performance
Eric Thompson has been waiting 27 years to perform again in Lecture Hall A at Kent State University Trumbull Campus.
‘‘I absolutely love that room,’’ he said.
Youngstown Playhouse to stage Mamet play
‘‘Glengarry Glen Ross’’ opens Friday at Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane.
David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play tells the story of a group of Chicago real estate agents struggling to sell property and keep their jobs.
Music, art, poetry featured at Pig Iron fest
Pig Iron Literary & Art Works is planning a Community Street Festival Saturday on North Phelps Street in Youngstown.
» Full StoryWomen’s art group is coming to TAG
A group of local women artists are featured in the current exhibition at Trumbull Art Gallery.
The art company formed in 1983 after TAG’s We Artists’ association disbanded in the early 1980s.
Carnival celebration
Pony rides
Struthers football stadium
Greek Family
Scrappers
Boardman PONY action
Tuesday PONY Softball
Niles Little League
