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Film Review - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

An enjoyable ‘Doctor Strange’ sequel delivers the flyin’, the witch and the red robe

by Justin Chang Los Angeles Times (TNS) May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

Double, double, gargoyles and rubble: There are witchy doings and evil twins aplenty in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the spookily unhinged new entry in the Marvel Cinematic — uh, Universe? Multiverse? Whatever we’re supposed to call this increasingly hydra-headed Disney content behemoth, it has rarely ventured in a direction this playful, this […]

Ukrainian band wins Eurovision Song Contest in vote seen as supporting its homeland

by PAOLO SANTALUCIA and COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press May 15, 2022May 16, 2022

Kalush Orchestra made an impassioned plea to free people still trapped in a besieged steel mill in Mariupol on Saturday night after performing in the final.

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‘Doctor Strange 2’ keeps hold on top box office spot in 2nd weekend

by LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press May 15, 2022May 15, 2022

With $688 million in global grosses, it’s already one of the highest grossing films of the pandemic and the second biggest of 2022.

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With renovations to outdoor stage, Sidney arts center looks to draw bigger acts, larger crowds

by Kaitlyn Budion May 15, 2022May 17, 2022

The Snow Pond Center for the Arts renovates its outdoor stage, the Bowl in the Pines amphitheater, which officials say should allow the organization to provide enhanced experiences for audiences and artists.