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Saturday, May 23, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 23, 2009
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Mixed blessings on this Memorial Day holiday weekend

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank The economy is still struggling. Job layoffs by the thousands continue. Gasoline prices at the pumps are up. On Thursday, May 21, I paid $2.60 a gallon at a gas station in Burbank. A month ago at the same station, I paid $2.30 a gallon.  And food prices are still outrageously high; why is that […]
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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Actor Tony Curtis gets a new tell-all book deal

Even decades later, the movie comedy “Some Like It Hot” (1959), directed by the legendary Billy Wilder, is still very funny. It’s a true classic that stands up against the changing times and culture. The film stars Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as two musicians on the run from gangsters who disguise themselves as women and join an all female band. […]
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 17, 2009
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“Angels & Demons” flies to the top of the Box Office

   “Angels & Demons” did not pack the appeal and Box Office numbers of its predecessor, “The Da Vinci Code.” Nonetheless, the new thriller about a deadly plot against the Vatican grabbed the attention of movie fans and debuted with an estimated $48 million this weekend to become the number one movie in the country. “Angels & Demons” is based on another […]
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 16, 2009
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Frank Sinatra: A new film and book

  Photo: William P. Gottlieb (1947) Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra died 11 years ago on May 14, 1998, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack. Sinatra was 82. Now the entertainer, known as “Ol’ Blue Eyes” or “The Voice,” is about to live again on the big screen and in the pages of a new book. Francis Albert Sinatra […]
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Sunday, May 10, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2009
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“Star Trek” makes big debut at the Box Office

 The new “Star Trek” flick shot to the top of the Box Office at warp speed. The reboot of the classic sci-fi franchise earned a spectacular $31 million on Friday. Over the weekend, “Trekkies,” or “Trekkers” and thousands of other movie fans packed theater seats to see the futuristic adventure, propelling the film into first place with an estimated $72.5 million. The newest “Star Trek” […]
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Tuesday, May 5, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 5, 2009
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Comedian/author Dom DeLuise dies at 75

  The entertainment industry is mourning the death of funnyman, Dom DeLuise. The actor’s son Michael told KNX 1070 newsradio that his father died in Santa Monica last night after a long illness. He was 75. During his long career, DeLuise was best known for his comic genius on television and in the movies. However, the entertainer was a published author as well. DeLuise  wrote several […]
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Sunday, May 3, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 3, 2009
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“X-Men Origins:Wolverine” takes a huge bite out of the Box Office

 A superhero mutant with some amazing steel claws stormed the Box Office this weekend.  “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” raked in around $40 million at  midnight shows Thursday and screenings on Friday. The film continued to trounce the competition on Saturday. By today, the weekend haul for “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” had soared to an estimated $87 million — allowing the film to easily debut in the number […]
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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Swine flu strikes more victims including superhero Wolverine

 More bad news about that new strain of swine flu. Health officials today say there are now confirmed cases in New Zealand and Israel. So far the only deaths have occurred in Mexico where 149 have died from this type of flu and several hundred people suspected of having it are being treated at hospitals.   As a result of the swine […]
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 26, 2009
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Beyonce’s “Obsessed” beats the competition at the Box Office

The multi-talented Beyonce has a movie hit to add to her string of accomplishments. The new stalker thriller, “Obsessed,” ran over the competition to land in the number one spot at the Box Office this weekend. “Obsessed” debuted with a hefty $28.5 million. In this psycho-drama a sexy office temp, played by Ali Larter, becomes obsessed with Beyonce’s Los Angeles investment […]
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