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What’s New NOW On October 18 “Movie: The Laundromat” A stellar cast including Meryl Streep and Gary Oldman star in Steven Soderbergh’s dark comedy movie about a group of journalists who uncover the illicit money networks at the heart of the Panama Papers, documents that exposed a huge international system of legal swindling. Sharon Stone, Antonio Banderas and Melissa Rauch also star. (ORIGINAL) Premiere “Living With Yourself” Paul Rudd stars as a troubled man who undergoes a novel spa treatment that promises to make him a better person, only to discover he’s been replaced by a better version of himself, in this comedy series from writer/creator Timothy Greenberg (“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”). Aisling Bea, Desmin Borges and Karen Pittman are also in the cast.

(ORIGINAL) Series Premiere New “The House of Flowers” Aislinn Derbez and Cecilia Suárez return for the second season of this dark comedy about a wealthy matriarch who tries to maintain her family’s facade of perfection after her husband’s mistress exposes their dirty secrets. (ORIGINAL) Season Premiere New “Movie: Tell Me Who I Am” Ed Perkins (“Garnet’s Gold”) directed this documentary about a teen who, after suffering memory loss in a motorcycle accident, must rely on his twin brother to help him get it back, which could potentially reveal a dark family secret. (ORIGINAL) Premiere

“The Crown” (Nov. 17) Season 3 of this drama series about Queen Elizabeth II (Olivia Colman) spans the years 1964 to 1977. Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Daniels and Josh O’Connor are also in the talented cast.

(ORIGINAL) “Grace and Frankie” (January 2020) The 16-episode seventh season of this dramedy series about two women (Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin) who find themselves suddenly single when their husbands come out of the closet, will also be its last.

(ORIGINAL) “The Crew” (date TBA) Kevin James produces and stars in this comedy series in which he plays a NASCAR crew chief constantly at odds with the tech-reliant millennials his team’s young owner has hired. (ORIGINAL) “The Baby-Sitters Club” (date TBA) Based on Ann M. Martin’s best-selling book series, this live-action series follows the friendship and babysitting adventures of five best friends in Stoneybrook, Conn. (ORIGINAL)

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(ORIGINAL) “Movie: Kill Chain” Nicolas Cage and Enrico Colantoni star in this 2019 thriller which follows the story of a group of strangers whose lives become entangled in a conflict that none of them could have prepared for.

“Movie: High Life” Monte (Robert Pattinson, the “Twilight” films) and his baby daughter are the last survivors of a damned and dangerous mission to the outer reaches of the solar system. They must now rely on each other to survive as they hurtle toward the oblivion of a black hole.

Coming Soon “Truth Seekers” (date TBA) Nick Frost and Simon Pegg are executive producers and stars of this horror-comedy series about paranormal investigators who team up to uncover and film paranormal sightings across the U.K. (ORIGINAL) “Fast Color” (date TBA) When her superhuman abilities are discovered, a woman must go on the run to keep from being captured and studied by authorities in this 2018 sci-fi movie. Gugu MbathaRaw, David Strathairn and Lorraine Toussaint star.

“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Dec. 6) The third season of this award-winning dramedy finds Midge and Susie (Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein) on the road, where they discover that life on tour is both glamorous and humbling as they learn a lesson about show business that they’ll never forget. (ORIGINAL) “The Expanse” (Dec. 13) Season 4 of this sci-fi drama finds the crew of the Rocinante on a mission from the U.N. to explore new worlds beyond the Ring Gate, but that access has created a land rush that has exacerbated tensions between the opposing nations of Earth, Mars and the Belt. Steven Strait, Wes Chatham, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Cas Anvar star. (ORIGINAL)

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The Knit and Stitch Sewing Group would like to invite anyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch, or any other sewing hobby to join us. We can learn from each other new sewing hobbies, exchange patterns or simply enjoy fellow stitchers.

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SUMTER FARMERS MARKET Repeats every week every Friday until Fri Nov 22 2019.

Friday, September 20, 2019 - 1:00pm to 6:00pm The 2019 Sumter Farmers Market season is Fridays, April 5 - Nov. 22 from 1-6 p.m.

Locally grown produce, raw local honey, pasture raised meats (pork, beef, chicken), fresh dairy products, flowers and plants, handcrafted and artisan products. sumterfarmersmarket.com JIHA MOON Thursday, September 5, 2019 All Day to Friday, November 1, 2019 All Day Exhibition Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 5pm Sunday – Monday, closed www.sumtergallery.com DETOX-RELAX WITH COLORS Repeats every month on

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start with one person starting every five seconds. There will be a 17 mile bike course and a 5K running course that will travel throughout the Sumter area. All of the events will start and end at the City of Sumter Aquatics Center.

TERROR TRAIL Repeats every week every Friday until Fri Nov 01 2019.

The annual Terror Trail is and outdoor halloween favorite in Sumter!

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PLANNING COMMISSION Repeats every month on the fourth Wednesday until Wed Jul 28 2021.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 3:00pm This joint commission is tasked to be a recommending body to the two councils for rezoning including Planned Development, Ordinance Amendments, and Comprehensive Plan changes. Additionally, they oversee and hear subdivision questions and approvals.

TRISUMTER TRIATHLON Saturday, October 19, 2019 8:30am The TriSumter Triathlon is a swim/ bike/ run triathlon. The swim is a 300 yard pool swim in the outdoor heated pool at the City of Sumter Aquatics Center. It will be a stagger

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WEEK OF OCTOBER 13 TO 19, 2019 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CANCER, LEO AND VIRGO

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ARIES

You’ll negotiate a loan to settle a difficult financial situation or make a big purchase that will improve your quality of life. In your love life, an affectionate exchange will be more than welcome.

TAURUS

In your love life, you may need to make a change. But don’t just pull the plug on your relationship. Instead, be open to the thoughts and perspectives of others. Pay attention to small details at work.

GEMINI

Make sure to get enough sleep this week. If you don’t, you’ll have a hard time concentrating and your health could suffer. You’ll be especially creative this week and may create a masterpiece.

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Your active social life could have an impact on your budget. A family obligation will bring you back to reality. You’ll discover a new artform that will completely enchant you.

Laurentiu Possa (left) and Cristin Miloti are featured in the anthology series “Modern Love,” which begins streaming Friday on Amazon.

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You’ll find yourself carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. At home, trust the other members of your family to help with the housework. You’ll be the force that brings people together and your smile will be enough to lighten the atmosphere.

Amazon anthology series explores ‘Modern Love’ – whatever that may mean Love, it is said, can come in many forms.

There is romantic love, love between a parent and child and between best friends. And then there are a good many that are harder to define. And a few are explored to entertaining effect in a smart new comedy anthology series dropping this week on Amazon.

“Modern Love,” inspired by the popular New York Times column of the same name and premiering Friday, Oct. 18, looks at love in all of its complicated forms, with each episode brought to life by an impressive cast including Anne Hathaway (“Les Miserables”), Cristin Milioti (“How I Met Your Mother”) Gary Carr (“The Deuce”), Catherine Keener (“Capote”), Andy Garcia (“The Godfather Part III”), Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), John Slattery (“Mad Men”) and Sofia Boutella (“Hotel Artemis”).

The opening episode, titled “When the Doorman Is Your Main Man,” introduces us to young New York singleton Maggie (Milioti), whose everyday comings and goings are observed by her apartment building’s doorman, Guzmin (Laurentiu Possa, “The Bourne Ultimatum”). He’s a former Albanian sniper with a protective streak and an eye for character, and what he sees in some of Maggie’s dates, he doesn’t like. And he tells her so.

“I was really touched by the nuance of it,” Milioti, seated in a quiet corner of a Beverly Hills, Calif., hotel, says of the storyline. “And it wasn’t romantic love. It was a love you couldn’t put your finger on. And I was really touched by her,

too, because I feel like there’s multiple love stories that go on within it. It’s her and the love with the doorman, platonic but also father/daughter, also something you can’t quite put your finger on. ...

“And then I think ... it’s a love story between her and herself,” she continues, “that she tried to conform to be what other people wanted her to be, like on all those failed dates, dumbing herself down and going out with guys who weren’t even listening to her. And she makes this really brave decision and she sees it through and she comes into her own.”

A subsequent episode, titled “Take Me as I Am, Whoever I Am,” deals with mental illness as told through the story of Lexi (Hathaway), a bipolar woman we meet as she’s going food shopping at 7 a.m., dressed to the nines and feeling so good about herself there is a production number complete with leaping dancers going on behind her.

“It’s this huge block in Lexi’s life,” Hathaway says, “and she talks about that. She talks about just needing one person, just one person to accept all of her. And that’s really what we all, I think, want. And she gets it. She doesn’t get it from the person that, I think, any of us expect her to get it from in the beginning of the episode. But that one person giving her the space, being patient, being compassionate, and being a true loving person in her life changes everything for her. It gives her hope and gives her a future.”

VIRGO

Before launching yourself into a new project, it’s important to gather all the pertinent information.

Even if a trip isn’t in your budget, it’ll be hard to resist an invitation from a loved one.

LIBRA

Certain changes are necessary if you want to grow in your career.

To that end, you may need to forge your own path or take some classes to land a more interesting job. Change is good.

SCORPIO

You’ll try to please everyone this week. Your wardrobe and how you present yourself will have an impact on your career development. You’ll yearn to treat yourself and your friends will be by your side to encourage you.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll receive some excellent news regarding your health. You’ll finally find a treatment or medication that works and will improve your quality of life. At work, you’ll find yourself dealing with all sorts of emergencies.

CAPRICORN

Your powers of seduction are stronger than ever, and you’ll have more than a few interested admirers. At work, you’ll use your people skills to bring together a big crowd. This achievement will double your company’s sales, to your boss’ delight.

AQUARIUS

At work, you’ll realize that you’re a valuable and irreplaceable asset.

You’ll start to climb the ladder and attain the future you desire.

In your love life, the magnitude of your actions corresponds with the depth of your feelings.

PISCES

You’ll succeed in finding pleasurable moments in otherwise long days. You’ll burn off extra energy by making impassioned speeches to your loved ones. You’ll have no shortage of brilliant ideas this week.

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BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Four National Bank of South Carolina branch locations in Sumter and one each in Manning and Bishopville will soon get a facelift as the bank transitions its signage and other legal branding to its parent company’s name.

Since January, Synovus has implemented a staggered brand transition across five states of all of its non-Synovus bank divisions, company spokesman Lee Underwood said Friday.

With 38 branches in South Carolina, NBSC will complete that brand transition of signage, business cards, pens and other legal branding this month. The signage transition in Sumter County is scheduled for the middle of the month,

Underwood said.

NBSC was actually founded in Sumter in 1905. Synovus acquired NBSC in 1995.

Currently, NBSC has 340 employees.

Having one brand name will help with marketing and customer recognition across the Southeast, according to Underwood.

NBSC Sumter Market President Melissa White said she was proud of the reputation that NBSC has built in conjunction with Synovus and is looking forward to the future.

“Adopting the Synovus name while maintaining our local, relationship-centered delivery model will increase awareness of our regional presence, our financial capabilities and our ability to meet the needs of customers and prospects,” White said.

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Jennifer Lopez’s Top 10 Movies

BY JAY BOBBIN

“Second Act” (2018): Lopez returns to the rom-com genre that has served her well as a woman whose professional upward mobility is based on a resume that she fabricated ... a lie that she’s destined to get caught in.

“The Back-up Plan” (2010): It’s not the easiest thing to pull off being charming in a comedy about artificial insemination, but Lopez manages.

“Monster-in-Law” (2005): Lopez and Jane Fonda are a fun match as the fiancee and the mom struggling over the same man (Michael Vartan).

“Shall We Dance?” (2004): This respectable remake of the Japanese drama uses Lopez nicely as the dance instructor who inspires a married attorney (Richard Gere) in several ways.

“Maid in Manhattan” (2002): Lopez plays a contemporary Cinderella in this romantic comedy about a hotel maid’s case of mistaken identity.

“Enough” (2002): A cable mainstay, this drama gives Lopez a great chance to show her serious side as an abused wife and mother who finally decides to battle back.

“The Wedding Planner” (2001): A charming Lopez fills the title occupation in this love story, with Matthew McConaughey as the would-be groom she falls for while planning his nuptials.

“Out of Sight” (1998): Lopez’s teamwork with George Clooney on this adaptation of an Elmore Leonard crime novel often is cited as evidence of how combustibly good a pairing of stars can be.

“Selena” (1997): Her top triumph as a solo star to date, this biography of the slain singer allows Lopez to shine both dramatically and musically.

“Money Train” (1995): The emphasis is on Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson as transit cops, but Lopez adds allure as another officer working with them.

BY JAY BOBBIN

Jennifer Lopez gives ‘Hustlers’ its real hustle “Hustlers” boasts an impressive female cast, but there’s little doubt who you’ll remember the most from it.

Also a producer of the fact-based drama, Jennifer Lopez has given herself a terrific role as the ringleader of a group of strippers who come up with a scheme to profit quite beautifully from practicing their profession. It has to do with bilking the wealthy men they coerce, but there‘s a lot more to the tale than that.

“Hustlers” also is a story of true sisterhood and of surviving tough financial times, especially when you’re a single parent who also has to fend for your child. Constance Wu plays a newcomer to the group, and you almost can understand why she was so upset about having to return to TV’s “Fresh Off the Boat” if it means having to turn down projects like this. The characters are welldefined and generally well-played, giving this a boost above a typical con-artist saga while also furnishing the means for good work by a number of actresses.

“Hustlers”

“STUBER” In these days of ride-sharing popularity, you just knew it had to happen ... a movie centered around an Uber trip. Marry that to an action-buddy premise and the result is this, what happens when a mild-mannered driver gets drawn into a tough cop’s pursuit of a killer. Dave Bautista is the police detective in this case, and since he’s just had eye surgery, he can’t get behind the wheel himself. He orders an Uber, and Kumail Nanjiani plays the chauffeur who draws the assignment – and does he ever get more than he bargained for, as the journey racks up bullets along with miles. This is right out of the “Lethal Weapon” or “Ride Along” playbook, and the blueprint is so standard, it really falls to the actors involved to make the result successful. Fortunately, Nanjiani and Bautista have an offbeat rapport that keeps their shared antics watchable; they get solid support from such co-stars as Mira Sorvino, Betty Gilpin (“GLOW”) and Natalie Morales (“Abby’s”). DVD extras: theatrical trailer; audio commentary by Nanjiani and director Michael Dowse; deleted scenes; outtakes; photo gallery; “Joke-O-Rama.” ››› (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

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Lili Reinhart of “Riverdale” also is on board, as is Keke Palmer, who recently became a daytime talk-show co-host on the retitled “GMA3: Strahan & Sara & Keke” (on which she recently tried to teach the other hosts to pole-dance, a la “Hustlers”). Julia Stiles appears as the reporter who wrote the actual story that inspired the movie, which was written and directed by actress turned filmmaker Lorene Scafaria (“The Meddler,” “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World”).

However, it’s Lopez who really sells “Hustlers.” Her acting career generally has coasted since her early high marks in “Selena” and “Out of Sight,” with rom-coms on the order of “The Wedding Planner” and “Second Act” becoming her norm.

While those have shown off her appeal, they haven’t been particularly demanding in acting terms ... but here, Lopez displays a wise and natural expertise that really is a thrill to watch. It’s a matter of seeing a star also being a skilled performer in the truest sense, and it’s not surprising to see her being discussed for a possible Oscar nomination. Her work stands out that much.

“Hustlers” might be compelling enough without her, but it’s a real bonus for the movie – and for viewers – that J. Lo takes it higher.

Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani

Movie Schedule

“THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE”

R, 2 hr 29 min Drama

The Shirley Jackson novel has serviced several screen adaptations, and Netflix scored a major hit last year with this widely praised 10-episode series version, offered here with added content not seen previously. The melodrama revolves around several siblings who, following their youngest sister’s suicide, return to the allegedly haunted house where they grew up to seek answers to the ongoing mysteries of their lives. Stars include Michel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Timothy Hutton, Elizabeth Reaser, Mckenna Grace, Annabeth Gish and James Lafferty (”One Tree Hill“). Several of the chapters are presented in ”Extended Director’s Cuts“ with optional commentary by said director, Mike Flanagan. The Netflix franchise is slated to yield ”The Haunting of Bly Manor“ next year, with some of the same actors set to return in different roles. ››› (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray)

IT CHAPTER TWO (2019)

“TWIN PEAKS: THE TELEVISION COLLECTION”

Week of October 13

HUSTLERS

R, 1 hr 50 min Comedy, Drama, Suspense/Thriller

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R, 2 hr 49 min Horror, Suspense/Thriller

RAMBO: LAST BLOOD R, 1 hr 41 min Action/Adventure

ANGEL HAS FALLEN R, 1 hr 54 min Action/Adventure, Suspense/Thriller

OVERCOMER PG, 1 hr 55 min Drama

GOOD BOYS (2019) R, 1 hr 35 min Comedy

SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK PG-13, 1 hr 51 min Horror, Suspense/Thriller

FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW PG-13, 2 hr 18 min , Action/Adventure

THE LION KING (2019) PG, 1 hr 58 min Action/Adventure, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Though the original David Lynch show has been available on home video previously, this new iteration also incorporates the Showtime limited-event series done many years later – but has become known as the highly offbeat drama’s third season. Kyle MacLachlan stars as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper, who travels to the title Pacific Northwest town to investigate the murder of popular resident Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee). This release is a prelude to December’s “Twin Peaks: From Z to A” collection, which also will include the “Fire Walk With Me” feature film, a bounty of behind-the-scenes footage and a diorama of the show’s iconic Red Room. Among the many other stars are Michael Ontkean (though he didn’t return for the revival), Madchen Amick, Richard Beymer, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sherilyn Fenn, Peggy Lipton, Ray Wise, Piper Laurie, Kimmy Robertson, Russ Tamblyn and (as the “Log Lady”) Catherine E. Coulson. ››› (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “NIGHT HUNTER” A strong cast is featured in this melodrama that covers many of the tropes of the policethriller genre. Henry Cavill plays a police lieutenant struggling to work through personal problems while investigating a murder ... a case that becomes something much bigger when it leads him, along with a vigilantism-minded former judge (Ben Kingsley) and a profiler (Alexandra Daddario), to many women who are being held captive. Though the perpetrator supposedly is taken into custody, someone else connected to the situation evidently remains at large, with the policeman and his colleagues as targets. Stanley Tucci, Minka Kelly, Nathan Fillion (“The Rookie”) and Brendan Fletcher also star. ››› (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “MICHAEL JACKSON: THE TELEVISION BROADCASTS” As much of an enigma as he may have been in the later years of his life, one of popular music’s ultimate icons was fairly accessible in TV terms through much of his career, often appearing on variety shows that were taped or televised live before music videos became the “King of Pop’s” frequent avenue to reach audiences. This release compiles many of those performances, and not only from his years as a solo artist, but also the earlier phase that saw him teamed with his brothers as The Jackson 5. Of course, the related music heard is a virtual catalog of chart hits from the latter half of the 20th century, much of it stemming from Jackson’s years on the Motown label. Archival interview segments also are included. ››› (Not rated)

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“VERONICA MARS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (2019)” (Oct. 22)

PG-13 Sci-Fi/Fantasy

“THE LION KING” (Oct. 22)

DOWNTON ABBEY (2019)

“MIKE WALLACE IS HERE” (Oct. 29)

PG, 2 hr 2 min Drama

ABOMINABLE (2019) PG, 1 hr 37 min Action/Adventure, Animated

“THE WIZARD OF OZ” (Oct. 29)

(UPCOMING RELEASES)

“FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW” (Nov. 5) “STAR TREK: DISCOVERY: SEASON TWO” (Nov. 12)

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