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‘Expedition Amelia’ – Ballard seeks Earhart BY GEORGE DICKIE It’s late July and Bob Ballard is certain where Amelia Earhart’s plane is. He’s done the research, weighed all the evidence, eliminated theories and locations and deduced an exact spot where the wreckage is. The only thing left to do, in his mind, is go there and find it. Which is what the oceanographer and explorer best known for the 1985 discovery of the Titanic shipwreck has intended to do in “Expedition Amelia.” Premiering Sunday, Oct. 20, on National Geographic, the two-hour special narrated by Allison Janney follows Ballard and his team of scientists, technicians and Earhart experts aboard the research vessel EV Nautilus as they explore the waters around the Phoenix Islands in the Western Pacific, about 1,700 nautical miles southwest of Honolulu. Earhart, the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic, disappeared with her navigator Fred Noonan on July 2, 1937, as she was attempting a circumnavigational flight of the world. Radio transmissions and other evidence point to her plane going down somewhere in that area. One of those islands, Nikumaroro, was the focus of Ballard’s search in late summer. “There’s really two possibilities,” said Ballard, seated in a quiet corner of a Beverly Hills, Calif., hotel, on a sunny mid-summer afternoon. “She landed on that island and we have no idea where she is. But there’s no credible place to land than that island. Otherwise she ran out of gas and went clunk. But there is so much compelling evidence that points to this island.” Ballard posited that Earhart and Noonan were looking for a place to land for the night and found a beach at Nikumaroro that was exposed
at low tide. But this being a coral island, the landing was rough and irreparably damaged the plane’s landing gear, thus stranding them. Noonan also sustained a head injury, which Ballard surmised from Earhart’s last radio transmissions. After some time, the two perished, he likely first from his wounds and she later from starvation and/or exposure. So the plane, he believed, was on that beach, which is actually on the side of a volcano, but somewhere below the waves, on what he believes is likely an underwater terrace. Ballard says getting to it would be the challenge. “It comes down inside extremely complex terrain in pitch black,” he explains. “So we’re going in there in pitch black on the side of a volcano where coral has been plastering on and there’s going to be a debris field embedded in a quarry so there’s lots of false targets. You can’t do it with sonar. You have to go visual. But we’re extremely good at visual.” Ultimately, though, the search of Nikumaroro turned up no plane and it was called off in late August. But Ballard and his team were next headed to nearby Howland Island, Earhart’s intended landing spot, to map the surrounding waters for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Perhaps something would turn up there. If he finds the plane, Ballard is prepared for the emotions that will inevitably hit. “The feeling will be one of professional joy and personal reflection and sadness,” he says. “Because that moment will hit us because I’ve been hit like that multiple times and it’s a powerful hit because you’re now forever linked to an amazing moment in history. I mean, that’s quite an honor.”
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October 20 “Movie: The Ladybug” A ladybug and a dragonfly go on the run after breaking out of their greenhouse prison, but face peril on their way to the bug utopia Golden Canyon in this 2018 animated children’s movie from China. Haylie Duff, Lisa Schwartz and Norm MacDonald are among those lending their vocal talents.
October 22 “Jenny Slate: Stage Fright” The comic and actress gives the audience an inside look at her world and life, including clips of her childhood and interviews with her family, and discusses how she overcame a crippling case of stage fright in this stand-up comedy special. (ORIGINAL) New October 24 “Daybreak” An eclectic group struggles to survive in a post-apocalyptic Glendale, Calif., beset by marauding gangs of jocks, gamers, the 4-H Club, and other fearsome tribes in this genre-bending series that stars Matthew Broderick, Krysta Rodriguez, Colin Ford and Jeanté Godlock. (ORIGINAL) Series Premiere
October 21 “Movie: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am” Timothy Greenfield-Sanders (“The Out List”) directed this 2019 documentary that examines the life, works and powerful themes the legendary novelist, essayist and storyteller has confronted throughout her literary career before her death this past summer.
October 25 “The Kominsky Method” Sandy (Michael Douglas) crosses paths with his ex-wife (Jacqueline Bisset), Norman (Alan Arkin) reconnects with an old flame (Jane Seymour) and Mindy (Sarah Baker) gets a boyfriend (Paul Reiser) closer to her dad’s age as this Chuck Lorre-created comedy kicks off its second season. Nancy Travis and Lisa Edelstein also star. (ORIGINAL) Season Premiere “Movie: Dolemite Is My Name” Eddie Murphy stars in this 2019 biographical comedy as Rudy Ray Moore, a real-life comedy and rap pioneer who proved critics wrong when his profane kung-fu fighting alter ego Dolemite became a 1970s Blaxploitation phenomenon. Wesley Snipes, Keegan-Michael Key and Kodi Smit-McPhee are also in the cast for director Craig Brewer (“Black Snake Moan”). (ORIGINAL) Premiere
October 22 “Movie: Benjamin” A son’s dalliance with drugs prompts a family intervention, but it soon becomes apparent that he isn’t the only one with issues in this 2019 comedydrama movie from director Bob Saget. Rob Corddry, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Cheri Oteri, Peri Gilpin and Saget head the solid cast.
COMING SOON “Arsenio Hall: Smart & Classy” (Oct. 29) The actor, producer, talk-show host and comic makes his Netflix debut with this special in which he reflects on stand-up comedy in today’s political climate, “Coming to America,” winning “Celebrity Apprentice” and his favorite drug, among other topics. (ORIGINAL)
“I Lost My Body” (Nov. 15) This Cannes favorite follows the animated tale of a severed hand that escapes from a dissection lab and scrambles through the streets of Paris to get back to its body. (ORIGINAL)
“The Toys That Made Us” (Nov. 15) The third season of this documentary series that examines the history of the most important toy lines in America focuses on the Power Rangers, My Little Pony and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, among others. (ORIGINAL)
October 23 “Castle Rock” A feud between warring clans comes to a boil when budding psychopath Annie Wilkes (Lizzy Caplan, “Masters of Sex”) gets stuck in the titular Maine town in Season 2 of this psychological horror series. Tim Robbins (“The Brink”) and Paul Sparks (“Sweetbitter”) are also in the cast. (ORIGINAL) Season Premiere
“Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings” (Nov. 22) Parton is executive producer and one of the stars of this anthology series that spotlights the stories, memories and inspirations behind her most popular songs. Ginnifer Goodwin, Delta Burke and Julianne Hough are among the players. (ORIGINAL)
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Sumter Item to reveal Top 125 Sports Figures with anniversary celebration BY DENNIS BRUNSON In celebration of its 125th anniversary, The Sumter Item is going to select the Top 125 Sports Figures during that period in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties. The list will be revealed in reverse order starting on Wednesday with Nos. 125-111. The remaining lists will be contain 10 figures beginning on Friday. Those lists will appear every Wednesday and Friday until it reaches the top 10 in December. At that point, one story will be released in each edition until the top figure is revealed.
The list will include people who affected sports in our area both in competition and in other ways as well. Coinciding with the list reveal, we’ll be asking readers to reveal their Top 10 sports figures in Item history, and we’ll be hosing Autograph Giveaway contests featuring our famous local sports figures.
Sumter Item podcast network includes weekly football, news episodes BY DENNIS BRUNSON The Sumter Item is excited to announce the release of its first episode of News Without Ink, a new weekly podcast that examines the biggest headlines affecting Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Sumter Item’s executive editor, Kayla Robins, and assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell. For some of you, your first question may be, “What is a podcast?”. Perhaps the best way to explain podcasts is to think of them as an on-demand radio show. Podcasts are previously recorded audio broadcasts that can be listened to at whatever time is convenient for the listener. People often listen to them in the car, while they work out or prepare dinner and even at their desks while they work. The podcast industry has exploded over the past five years. More than 62 million Americans listen to podcasts on a weekly basis. The Sumter Item understands that our subscribers consume their news via a variety of different channels today, and this is part of our effort to meet you in the places where you’re already active. “This is just another example of how our news team strives to provide our readers with news and information you need and want to consume in a
medium fit for the ever-evolving consumer,” said Vince Johnson, publisher of The Sumter Item. “Our goal is to be your best source of local news, and creating a network of podcasts was an obvious next step in that process.” You can access News Without Ink, and all of our forthcoming podcasts, on our website under the Item Podcast Network tab and also on your smartphone. Our podcasts are listed by all of the most popular podcast distributors such as iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. You can subscribe to the podcast via any of those distributors, and they will automatically notify you whenever a new episode is added. To access our podcasts via www.theitem.com, simply visit the website, click on the tab labeled “Listen” and choose the podcast you’d like to listen to. The Item Podcast Network, presented by SKF, has already been producing a weekly podcast called Friday Night through OvertimeSC, which recaps the week in high school football and looks ahead to upcoming matchups. On last week’s episode, we discussed some of the Halloween-themed events taking place in Sumter during October, the rollout of new voting machines, a World War II veteran who recently turned 100 and a hit-andrun that happened in Rembert during the weekend.
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Your ego may take a hit this week, but you’ll find a way to rise above. Make sure you don’t bend the rules to do so. Luckily, you speak only words of wisdom.
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There are several family obligations that need to be taken care of. You may also be forced to stay home for a part of the week to make sure important work gets done before winter starts.
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You may be running in all directions this week, and the phone won’t stop ringing. Avoid criticizing your partner — or anyone else — to ensure that your interactions are peaceful.
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You may have unexpected home or family expenses crop up this week. Try to respect your budget as much as possible. If you have young children, disciplining them will be necessary.
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With the cold weather approaching, you’ll look for ways to keep yourself in shape. You’ll join a gym or club to keep yourself moving all winter.
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Maggie Smith’s Top 10 BYMovies JAY BOBBIN “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001): Professor Minerva McGonagall was embodied for the first time by Smith, who would reprise the part in most of the subsequent chapters, in this J.K. Rowling fantasy. “Gosford Park” (2001): Smith worked with future “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes on director Robert Altman’s comedy-drama about a very eventful weekend for the guests at an English country house. “Sister Act” (1992): One of Smith’s biggest box-office hits was this comedy casting her as the Reverend Mother of a convent where a fugitive from the Mob (Whoopi Goldberg) hid.
“A Room With a View” (1985): Smith had a solid role as the chaperone of a newly smitten cousin (Helena Bonham Carter) in the muchacclaimed Merchant-Ivory version of E.M. Forster’s story.
“California Suite” (1978):
There’s no need to rush when making your decision, so take the time to think it over. You’ll get to where you need to be if you let yourself be guided by life. Pay attention to what your inner voice is telling you.
Ironically, for the screen version of Neil Simon’s play, Smith’s second Oscar came to her for playing ... an Oscar nominee.
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Written by Neil Simon, this mystery satire offered choice roles to David Niven and Smith as Dick and Dora Charleston, obvious parodies of “The Thin Man’s” married sleuths Nick and Nora Charles.
Watch where you step. You may make a mistake that will leave more than one person laughing. Luckily, only your ego will be hurt and you’ll succeed in diffusing a tense situation.
SCORPIO
Time will be scarce this week. Try to avoid making too many appointments on the same day, as they may overlap. A vacation may be just what you need.
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With the days growing shorter, you may start to plan a lastminute trip. What’s more, you’ll be taken over by the need to let loose and party.
CAPRICORN
You’ll be more sensitive than usual, and something will happen that leads you to make a big life change. At work, the competition will tempt you with an offer of better working conditions and more opportunities for advancement.
AQUARIUS
Treat yourself to the makeover you’re dreaming of. You’re the perfect person to negotiate an excellent price or a better deal for you and your group.
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At work, you’ll find yourself dealing with emergencies and difficult cases. This situation will prove very profitable in the future, because you’ll gain new skills you can apply throughout your career.
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“Travels With My Aunt” (1972): With echoes of “Auntie Mame,” this comedy featured Smith as the high-spirited and well-traveled aunt, with her then-husband Robert Stephens also in the cast.
“The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” (1969): Smith earned her first Oscar as a teacher whose methods of inspiring her privateschool students worried others. “Hot Millions” (1968): This ahead-of-its time comedy, largely dealing with the computer age and its quirks, made Smith the love interest of star and co-writer Peter Ustinov. “The V.I.P.s” (1963): In one of her earliest film roles, Smith was a standout among an all-star cast as a secretary in love with her boss (Rod Taylor), a businessman struggling to keep his company afloat.
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‘Downton Abbey’ revisited: Movie reunites series’ stars You could consider the movie version of “Downton Abbey” redundant – after all, the PBS series did have a rather definitive ending about four years ago – but if you’re a fan of the show, you won’t care. You’ll simply be happy to get to spend some more time with the Crawley family and their associates. The really good news is that virtually all of the original actors are back, including Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, who’s not at all pleased about the arrival of a distant cousin played by Imelda Staunton. It is great fun to watch these British acting veterans go at each other, each giving as good as she gets. That visit is triggered by the cousin being a servant to the queen (Geraldine James), who arrives at the manor with the king (Simon Jones) – setting up a new examination of the class system between the site’s regular wait staff and the royal escorts. There’s still lots of room, though, for another dive into the personal stories that made “Downton” a “must-see” for so many for so long. The movie certainly comes from solid sources: original series creator Julian Fellowes and first-finale director Michael Engler. And if you’re looking for familiar faces, they’re here in abundance. Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter and
Joanne Froggatt are among the others reprising their roles. Most of them get just enough time to go through the motions, since a twohour movie affords much less chance for true character development than a weekly program that ran for six seasons. But fans know the characters already, so for them, it’s a certain treat that the stately-as-ever “Downton Abbey” simply exists again for any amount of time. An understandable concern for many who don’t know a project’s previous incarnations might be that they’ll be lost by the latest one ... and on the flip side, those who do know the history may worry that too much time will be spent on getting others up to speed. It’s to the credit of the “Downton Abbey” film that it neatly folds any needed recaps into the progressing action, not really that much of a surprise given the skill of writer Fellowes. The end product is guaranteed to please the “Downton” faithful who have awaited the movie eagerly ever since it was announced, and it’s quite likely to bring some new fans into the fold, too.
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R, 2 hr 2 min Drama, Suspense/Thriller
ABOMINABLE (2019) PG, 1 hr 37 min Action/Adventure, Animated, Comedy
Admission is $10. DETOX-RELAX WITH COLORS Repeats every month on May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December on the fourth Tuesday until Tue Dec 24 2019. Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm Every 4th Tuesday we’ll meet at the Wesmark branch of the Sumter County Library for a quiet relaxing session of coloring for adults. Unwind with soft music and good company.
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THE KNIT AND STITCH SEWING GROUP Repeats every month on May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December on the third Tuesday until Tue Dec 17 2019. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 10:00am to 12:00pm 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. Every 3rd Tuesdays. Free to the public. Nettles Auditorium.
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We are a walking trail (no smelly bus or crowded hayride). Please wear appropriate foot wear for walking in the woods at night. We will be open Oct 11/12, 18/19, 25/26, 31st. We will also be open on Fri 1 Nov. We send the first group onto the trail at 7:30 pm. We have a couple of campfires to hang out at and photo opportunities at our pavilion.
JUDY (2019) PG-13, 1 hr 58 min Drama, Music/Performing Arts
DOWNTON ABBEY (2019) PG, 2 hr 2 min Drama
WAREHOUSE THEATRE PRESENTS “MACBETH” Friday, October 25, 2019 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm The Warehouse Theatre’s production of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” is coming soon to the Sumter Opera House! Explore Shakespeare’s classic tragedy in this performance by one of the leading Shakespeare touring groups in the Carolinas. The Warehouse Theatre brings the Bard’s words to life in a way which draws in students and adults to experience the classic theater and its influences in our modern world.
RAMBO: LAST BLOOD R, 1 hr 41 min Action/Adventure, Suspense/Thriller
HUSTLERS R, 1 hr 50 min Comedy, Drama, Suspense/Thriller
IT CHAPTER TWO (2019) R, 2 hr 49 min Horror, Suspense/Thriller
8TH ANNUAL CAFFEINE & GASOLINE CAR SHOW Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 4:00pm to 9:00pm 8th annual Caughman&Son Farms Caffeine & Gasoline car show brought to you by Charlie Fossett. Reserve your spot ASAP. Oct, 27, 2018-$15. Oct 28, 2018- Sept. 21, 2019-$20. Sept 22, 2019- Oct 25, 2019 $25. Free for spectators.
THE LION KING (2019) PG, 1 hr 58 min Action/Adventure, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL PG, 1 hr 58 min Action/Adventure Family
This is a ticketed event; check their facebook page for ticket info.
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SUMTER FARMERS MARKET Repeats every week every Friday until Fri Nov 22 2019. Friday, October 25, 2019 - 1:00pm to
R, 1 hr 39 min Action/Adventure Comedy
Pick up the latest issue of LAKESIDE to read articles on 2019 Duckfest, Frances Richbourg and
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rom the first families making the annual pilgrimage from plantations to “The Summer Town” to escape the Santee River’s reigning mosquitoes to its chartering on 1889’s Christmas Eve to cypress swamps, timber trades and parish populace, the Town of Summerton has retained its original appeal for hunting and outdoor recreation. Summerton, the small town southwest of Manning in Clarendon County, has capitalized on its proximity to the Lake Marion shoreline and rural South Carolina’s Santee Cooper Lake Country amenities. “We’ve claimed our own title of Duck Capital of South Carolina,” said Christina Darby, Duckfest co-chair, of Summerton’s signature event. That title rounds around the top of the logo for the festival. It is now in its fourth year, and Mayor Mac Bagnal wanted to draw people – lifelong neighbors, Midlands residents and far-away tourists – to a festival celebrating the area’s vast outdoor appeal, from hunting to fishing to camping, hiking, biking, boating, golfing, you name it. Darby said people come from all over the country for Duckfest, highlighted by an official duck-calling competition that qualifies for the national level and a well-attended beauty pageant. About 6,000 came last year for the 60-sponsor, volunteer-run festival to the town of 1,000, according to Municipal Association of South Carolina population data. New this year is a show from the Ultimate Air Dogs, a firefighter training obstacle course challenge and expanded activities for kids. Attendees can come for a specific event, but Darby said she and festival organizers encourage people to stay all day. Picnic blankets, chairs, coolers and pets are all welcome. Between all the vendors selling outdoor-focused products, such as handmade duck calls, metal crafts and other local artists’ pieces, and all the mouth-watering food, the day could be a perfect one to relax with friends and family and soak in what has appealed about Summerton for generations.
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umter native Richard Davis said he’s got a “really sweet gig. He gets to do full time what he loves. Not everybody can say that.” The 28-year-old started his business, Davis Marine Management, less than a year ago and feels he’s found his niche. He also works in the family business, Extreme Sports, run by his parents. While he was an avid motocross competitor from age 4 to 21, Davis also grew up around boats, often going out with his father, a boat enthusiast. Having grown up on the water, living at Lake Marion for a few years and being around boats for his entire life convinced him he didn’t want to do anything else. Over the years, he “learned a lot about boats.” So much, in fact, that he “… always had people calling me for advice.” He decided to turn his boat expertise and 10 years’ experience in the marine industry into a boat brokerage business, which he said is going very well. Davis Marine Management, he said, makes the process of buying and selling boats much easier for his clients. When he gets a call for a consultation, Davis said, “I will come SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2019 | LAKESIDE out and36get information, do market research to see what the boat is selling for, its value and just a lot about the boat.” Most of his sales are advertised and marketed on the internet, he said, “after we agree on a listing price and commission.” He cleans the boat, and his strong interest in photography allows him to take professional-grade photos. Davis stores the boat, shows it “anytime”
and will take it out for a sea trial or “test drive.” He consults the seller regarding any offers, and if one is accepted, Davis handles all the paperwork, which can be quite complicated. He also provides financing options. In addition, Davis also works with clients interested in buying a boat, again handling all the details and paperwork. “There is a great demand for people wanting me to sell their boats this year,” he said. “People don’t have time to meet with the buyer and haggle over the price, complete all the paperwork.” He specializes in center console boats and has sold bass boats, pontoons and other boats. In fact, Davis will sell almost any kind and size boat. He prefers saltwater boating and “gets down to the coast regularly for fishing.”by Sharon Haley | Photographs Story Davis thinks he is one of very few boat brokers west of the coast, which is a great advantage of living in Sumter. “My goal is to do this full time,” he said. “Being in the center of the state gives me a hub to work out of. I can show boats and meet with people from all over. There is nobody else around doing this. Also, the paperwork can all be done electronically – you don’t even have to see me. “I take the headache out of buying and selling boats.” Contact Richard Davis 24 hours a day, at (803) 968-7878. For more information, visit the Davis Marine Management Facebook page.
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“THE LION KING” With any of the recent Disney remakes of its animated features, the hope is for an entirely different experience, as familiar as the given tale may be. As technically stunning as it is, this revision doesn’t supplant the traditionally animated 1994 original as the defining telling of the story. Still, give director Jon Favreau big credit for using computer-generated imagery to the max in giving a more realistic sheen to the saga of Simba (now voiced in older years by Donald Glover), who tries to claim his birthright from his devious uncle Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor). It’s notable that as Simba’s father Mustafa, James Earl Jones is the only member of the original voice cast to return. Beyonce surely is a major addition to the cast as Nala, but maybe the most successful recasting is that of Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, hilarious as Timon and Pumbaa. And virtually every major cast member gets to give a new workout to the great Elton John-Tim Rice music score that includes “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” “Hakuna Matata” and “Circle of Life.” ››› (PG: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)
“VERONICA MARS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (2019)”
rest of the episodes early – focuses on the rivalry between two British newspapers, a “broadsheet” of respectability and a sensationalismdriven tabloid. Charlotte Riley and Ben Chaplin portray the competing editors, with Priyanga Burford (who also worked with writer Mike Bartlett’s material in “King Charles III”), Ellie Kendrick and Al Weaver playing reporters for the publications. Veteran actor David Suchet, wellknown for his “Poirot” mysteries, appears as the tabloid’s owner ... and any resemblance to certain similar and well-known figures is, of course, coincidental. And yes, that’s said with a wink. ››› (Not rated: AS, P)
After the original series plus a fan-funded movie sequel, creator and executive producer Rob Thomas’ saga of amateur detective Veronica (Kristen Bell, in what was her star-making role) keeps going with this update of the show made for Hulu ... effectively the fourth season of the drama overall. Spring-break killings set the plot in motion in the California town of Neptune, where the tourism trade is falling off sharply as a result of the crimes. However, many of the town’s elite would just as soon see visitors’ revelry end, putting another layer of complexity on the situation as Veronica and her fellow-sleuth father Keith (Enrico Colantoni) investigate. Expectedly, many other original cast members also return, including Jason Dohring, Francis Capra, Percy Daggs III, Ryan Hansen and Julie Gonzalo. Oscar winner J.K. Simmons and Patton Oswalt are newcomers among the co-stars. ››› (Not rated: AS, P, V)
“NOS482: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”
“DAVID CROSBY: REMEMBER MY NAME” The music icon reflects on his life and times – including his efforts to redefine his career after the breakup of Crosby, Stills and Nash – in this documentary that includes filmmaker Cameron Crowe (“Jerry Maguire”) among its producers. Crosby recalls his great musical successes as well as his darker times, encompassing personal and professional challenges that he faces today. Others commenting for director A.J. Eaton include fellow musicians Jackson Browne and Roger McGuinn, and former Crosby bandmates Graham Nash, Stephen Stills and Neil Young are seen in archival footage. DVD extras: extended and alternate scenes; extended interviews; Q&A session with Crosby and Crowe. ››› (R: AS, N, P) “MASTERPIECE: PRESS” Even if print journalism has been facing major challenges in the Internet age, this drama – currently in the midst of its telecasts on PBS’ “Masterpiece” anthology, so immediate viewers of this set will get the
If the title of this AMC suspense series adapted from a Joe Hill novel doesn’t seem to make sense, say it aloud ... and if you know the meaning behind the name “Nosferatu,” the plot about the modern pursuit of an immortal should make sense. The pursuer is Vic (played by Ashley Cummings), an artist who has to keep herself from falling prey to her target, a sinister soul stealer (Zachary Quinto) who is relegating his young victims to an imaginary but terrifying Christmasland. Also starring Ebon Moss-Bachrach, the show has been renewed fir a second season. ››› (Not rated: AS, P, V) “STRANGE BUT TRUE” The title is appropriate for this drama, based on a John Searles novel about the aftermath of a tragic accident. A deceased student’s former girlfriend (played by Margaret Qualley, who is Andie MacDowell’s daughter and a co-star of “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood”) thinks she’s pregnant with his child – five years after he died. Not surprisingly, his immediate survivors (Amy Ryan, Nick Robinson) doubt her claim, but that’s just the start of a hugely complicated and emotional chain of events. Greg Kinnear, Blythe Danner and Brian Cox (“Succession”) also are in the strong cast. ››› (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)
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