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A long look at art and artists that live in Beaufort County and those that choose to entertain us here within our borders, and within our region, and on occasion, from outside our region.

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Here below is a compilation of humorous contributions about religion from our friend, Gene Scarborough.
Here below is a compilation of humorous contributions about religion from our friend, Gene Scarborough.
 
The film "Knowing" uses the science fiction genre to introduce either theme that are plausible, in these days as our civilization struggles to rediscover its collective soul.

Knowing

 
The film "Knowing" uses the science fiction genre to introduce either theme that are plausible, in these days as our civilization struggles to rediscover its collective soul.
 
The Lorax: It is a film for the ages ... well, at least for all ages under the age of eight.
The Lorax: It is a film for the ages ... well, at least for all ages under the age of eight.
 
Director Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Brian Selznick's "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" into the fantastic film "Hugo" was a brilliant stroke of passion for the edgy director of quite a few gritty, pathologically viotent films, such as: "Mean Streets," "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull" and "Goodfellas."

Hugo

 
Director Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Brian Selznick's "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" into the fantastic film "Hugo" was a brilliant stroke of passion for the edgy director of quite a few gritty, pathologically viotent films, such as: "Mean Streets," "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull" and "Goodfellas."
 
Actor / Director Clint Eastwood has once again told a story that is worth every minute of the 116 minutes of runtime it took to another of his well told tales.
Actor / Director Clint Eastwood has once again told a story that is worth every minute of the 116 minutes of runtime it took to another of his well told tales.
 
In most wars the eventual victims are the noncombatants. World War II started differently.
In most wars the eventual victims are the noncombatants. World War II started differently.
 
John Michael Shanley: wrote the play, wrote the screenplay and directed the film, and used this control of quality to insure that he would produce an outstanding film that is tight at just 104 minutes, with no waste in time or the talent hired to produce it.

Doubt

 
John Michael Shanley: wrote the play, wrote the screenplay and directed the film, and used this control of quality to insure that he would produce an outstanding film that is tight at just 104 minutes, with no waste in time or the talent hired to produce it.
 
These were the worst of times in the national nightmare of Germany.
 
Tonight is Oscar Night. Many of you are watching some are not, but not to worry if you can't get that French production designer's name just right.
Tonight is Oscar Night. Many of you are watching some are not, but not to worry if you can't get that French production designer's name just right.
 
The Good Lovelies expressed themselves in a manner that they are well acquainted to: The perfectly constructed, well blended harmonies of three lovely ladies singing as one.
The Good Lovelies expressed themselves in a manner that they are well acquainted to: The perfectly constructed, well blended harmonies of three lovely ladies singing as one.
 
Families can be Difficult ... They also can be one's strength to weather the certain difficulties in life that test any resolve for happiness.
Families can be Difficult ... They also can be one's strength to weather the certain difficulties in life that test any resolve for happiness.
 
Irrespective of any political message inherent with the commercial, Chrysler's "It's Halftime in America" ad, featuring Clint Eastwood, it was most notable on two fronts: It was by far the most successful commercial in Super Bowl XLVI and Clint Eastwood can still command our attention.
Irrespective of any political message inherent with the commercial, Chrysler's "It's Halftime in America" ad, featuring Clint Eastwood, it was most notable on two fronts: It was by far the most successful commercial in Super Bowl XLVI and Clint Eastwood can still command our attention.
 
Even though this film has its comedic moments, Cancer is a serious subject, so you best bring your "big boy pants" to watch this one.

50/50

 
Even though this film has its comedic moments, Cancer is a serious subject, so you best bring your "big boy pants" to watch this one.
 
Those were different times in a desperate South, and consequently, this is a story that aches to be told.
Those were different times in a desperate South, and consequently, this is a story that aches to be told.
 
The Barefoot Movement moves into the top slot as one of the best six bands to play the Turnage Theater since June 30, 2009.
 
Yes, it is true that Lipbone Redding and the Lipbone Orchestra did "return for a second helping at the Turnage Theater."
Yes, it is true that Lipbone Redding and the Lipbone Orchestra did "return for a second helping at the Turnage Theater."
 
For some mysterious purpose, some broken men may only find themselves when hanging on by a thread.

Roadie

 
For some mysterious purpose, some broken men may only find themselves when hanging on by a thread.
 
A collection of Dubstep dancing featuring NONSTOP, IGLIDE, and GHIBI from Youtube...
A collection of Dubstep dancing featuring NONSTOP, IGLIDE, and GHIBI from Youtube...
 
Depressive tragedy plays out to its conclusion, and finds an entire community in a quandary of rotten choices.
Depressive tragedy plays out to its conclusion, and finds an entire community in a quandary of rotten choices.
 
A few minutes into the movie and I got a little worried. The dialogue, especially during the first few scenes really made me want to cringe.
A few minutes into the movie and I got a little worried. The dialogue, especially during the first few scenes really made me want to cringe.
 
The new year, 2011, rolled around and while one may well wonder - will the the Turnage Foundation their financial ship - one could be at least thankful for the wonderful shows booked for presentation later in the year.
The new year, 2011, rolled around and while one may well wonder - will the the Turnage Foundation their financial ship - one could be at least thankful for the wonderful shows booked for presentation later in the year.
 
Additionally, all photos for this article have never been published prior to this post.
 
Chapter II is the continuation of a series that began with The Turnage Theater in Images: a Retrospect in Melody - Chapter I.
Chapter II is the continuation of a series that began with The Turnage Theater in Images: a Retrospect in Melody - Chapter I.
 
Director / Screenwriter J. J. Abrams's film, "Super 8," reminded me of "Close Encounters" meets "E.T." meets "Goonies," and even though this chemistry in celluloid sounds like one giant cliché, the film worked, and it worked quite well.

Super 8

 
Director / Screenwriter J. J. Abrams's film, "Super 8," reminded me of "Close Encounters" meets "E.T." meets "Goonies," and even though this chemistry in celluloid sounds like one giant cliché, the film worked, and it worked quite well.
 
Director Mark Pellington crafted a Glenn Porter screenplay, which employed four good actors, into a film that did not have to be made.
Director Mark Pellington crafted a Glenn Porter screenplay, which employed four good actors, into a film that did not have to be made.
 
Recently, I reviewed "The Beaver," which was a purely dark comedy regarding the debilitating effects of chronic depression, resulting in severe schizophrenia. "It's Kind of a Funny of Story," which dealt with institutionalized mental health patients, was much lighter fare.
Recently, I reviewed "The Beaver," which was a purely dark comedy regarding the debilitating effects of chronic depression, resulting in severe schizophrenia. "It's Kind of a Funny of Story," which dealt with institutionalized mental health patients, was much lighter fare.
 
This film, by Actress Jodie Foster who also directed, was produced during the time when Actor Gibson was having his last round of domestic skirmishes in his own home, and public opinion for the celebrated actor was at an all time low.
This film, by Actress Jodie Foster who also directed, was produced during the time when Actor Gibson was having his last round of domestic skirmishes in his own home, and public opinion for the celebrated actor was at an all time low.
 
Just today, November 17, 2011, I am witness to those zany Target commercials, with the maniacal Black Friday shopper for the 3rd year now, and I'm still laughing. Maria Bamford really cracks me up.
Just today, November 17, 2011, I am witness to those zany Target commercials, with the maniacal Black Friday shopper for the 3rd year now, and I'm still laughing. Maria Bamford really cracks me up.
 
Many of you that see this film will not like, or even try to understand it. That is completely understandable, and you will be in the majority.
Many of you that see this film will not like, or even try to understand it. That is completely understandable, and you will be in the majority.
 
On Wednesday Night, October 19, 2011, the Beaufort County Arts Council presented to their patrons and members an exclusive exhibit of the work of many artists, representing multiple mediums.
On Wednesday Night, October 19, 2011, the Beaufort County Arts Council presented to their patrons and members an exclusive exhibit of the work of many artists, representing multiple mediums.
 
Actor / Director / Screen Writer George Clooney tries his hand at the inside game of politics with varying degrees of success.
Actor / Director / Screen Writer George Clooney tries his hand at the inside game of politics with varying degrees of success.
 
The Good Lovelies, three young, talented, and yes, they are lovely in their essential togetherness of spirit and harmony, made their one night stand at the Turnage Theater, and made their indelible, however transitory, mark upon the history of the theater's best musical moments.
The Good Lovelies, three young, talented, and yes, they are lovely in their essential togetherness of spirit and harmony, made their one night stand at the Turnage Theater, and made their indelible, however transitory, mark upon the history of the theater's best musical moments.
 
Turnage Theater Announces Two Shows: One for children, the other a sing-along.
Turnage Theater Announces Two Shows: One for children, the other a sing-along.
 
What could be cast about as a "slasher movie" meets mindless college coeds one drunken weekend in the high hills of West Virginia is, actually, just one well written, well-paced dark comedy that is more funny than grotesque, and let's be clear about this: The film is maddeningly grotesque.
What could be cast about as a "slasher movie" meets mindless college coeds one drunken weekend in the high hills of West Virginia is, actually, just one well written, well-paced dark comedy that is more funny than grotesque, and let's be clear about this: The film is maddeningly grotesque.
 
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