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'Hava Nagila: The Movie' answers why song is so popular

Steve Salles Friday, May 3, 2013 “Hava Nagila” is the quintessential standard song played at nearly every Jewish celebration, but where did it come from? And why has it become so popular over the years?I’ll give you a couple of... more

'Gimme the Loot' strange but charming

Steve Salles Friday, May 3, 2013 Two Brooklyn teens, Malcolm and Sofia, have been best friends for years, sharing a love of music, the New York street scene and the art of graffiti.Of course, one man’s art is another man’s cleanup,... more

Oscar-winning 'Argo' debuts in May film series at Pleasant Valley Library

Thursday, May 2, 2013 Take a trip in the way-back machine to high school, or enjoy some action-packed adventures, during new movie series playing in May at various branches of the Weber County Library.Admission to all... more

'Django Unchained' among free films at Weber libraries

Thursday, May 2, 2013 Time to take an unexpected journey down to one of the local branches of the Weber County Library to watch free movies.Films playing in upcoming days:• “Django Unchained” (2012, R) starts at 2 p.m.... more

'Pain & Gain' leads domestically, 'Iron Man 3' opens big overseas

David Germain Monday, April 29, 2013 LOS ANGELES — "Iron Man 3" was the heavy-lifter at theaters with a colossal overseas debut that overshadowed a gang of mercenary bodybuilders in a sleepy pre-summer weekend at the domestic box office... more

‘Silver Linings Playbook,’ among best films of 2012, coming on DVD

Steve Salles Monday, April 29, 2013 Capsule reviews, by Standard-Examiner movie critic Steve Salles, of this week’s releases on DVD:SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK **** (R) Language and some sexual content/nudity. A bipolar man (Bradley Cooper... more

What parents should know about 'Mud,' 'Sapphires'

Saturday, April 27, 2013 ''Mud"Rated: PG-13.Suitable for: Teens and up.What you should know: Two 14-year-old Arkansas boys meet a man (Matthew McConaughey) hiding out on a Mississippi River island and decide to try to help... more

Robert Redford in good company in 'The Company You Keep'

Steve Salles Friday, April 26, 2013 Sometimes, no matter how much planning a movie studio does to release a major motion picture, it comes down to just dumb luck.Last year, “Gangster Squad” was supposed to come out in the summertime,... more

'Mud' brings to mind 'Stand by Me'

Steve Salles Friday, April 26, 2013 If you were wondering if anyone was ever going to try to make another “Stand by Me” (remember those four boys on that thrilling, humorous adventure?) — well, the wait is over.“Mud” has the feel of... more

Pec patrol is hot; 'Pain & Gain' more pain than gain

Steve Salles Friday, April 26, 2013 READ ABOUT THE REAL-LIFE STORY by clicking here“Pain & Gain” is being called a dark comedy, which I guess is somewhat accurate, but that would be like calling Charles Manson a convincing... more