For Reels Sunday Roundup — August 11th, 2013
News, links, etc: -RIP Karen Black. (NY Times) -Also RIP Margaret Pellegrini, one of the last living Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz. (The Dissolve) -Film critics had nothing to do with The Lone Ranger being a piece of shit. If you spend $250m on a set-piece western where you can’t have them fight in front…
Short Film Friday: The Early Works
Vinil Verde (Green Vinyl) (Portugese w/ English subs) Dir: Kleber Mendonça Filho (Neighboring Sounds) Runtime: 17m In this spooky still frame short, a little girl is given a small collection of records by her mother, who has only one request: never play the green one. We’ll set aside the fact that the whole unfortunate incident could…
Orlando Solar Bears name new assistant coach
We might still be mourning the loss of coach Drake Berehowsky (who we named “Best One-Hit Wonder” in our 2013 Best of Orlando awards), but we are hopeful to see that the Orlando Solar Bears are making some progress in finding a stacked coaching staff. The Orlando Solar Bears recently named Brad Tapper assistant coach…
Mystery d(eb)ate: The case against Hillary TV
I don’t have many fond memories of the 1988 presidential campaign. Other than a great election-night episode of It’s Garry Shandling’s Show (complete with guest star Don Cornelius!), the year of Willie Horton ads and Mike Dukakis in a Tank is something I’d just as soon forget. Oh, but there was one other highlight: That profoundly…
Orlando Sentinel names new editor
Orlando Sentinel has named Avido Khahaifa as their new editor in chief, according to a report on their site posted moments ago. Mark Russell, editor for the past nine years, is leaving the Tribune Company as part of a restructuring. Khahaifa has a long history with the Tribune company; prior to joining the Orlando Sentinel…
Harry Potter Celebration Coming to Universal Orlando In January
Attention Potterphiles: Universal Orlando Resort announced today a Celebration of Harry Potter event at Islands of Adventure on January 24-26, 2014. The gathering inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter promises “three days of unforgettable fun for all ages,” including Q&A sessions with the cast members and filmmakers, a wand masterclass hosted by choreographer Paul…
Institute for Justice sends stern letter to city of Orlando re unpopular food truck pilot program
The rumblings of dissent over the city of Orlando’s Food Truck Pilot Program just got louder — and spread outside city limits. We’ve written about this several times already, but new developments! The Institute for Justice, a “national public interest, civil liberties law firm,” just sent two letters chock-full of footnotes, legal case precedent, and…
Oh no! Doomsday Prepper expo canceled – how will we ever prepare!?
Quick! We just got word that Orlando’s Eco-Friendly Prepper Expo, an event that we were all needing to attend so we could grab a few last-minute, post-apocalyptic items, has been canceled. No need to worry though fellow survivalists, we’ve put together a handy-dandy list of necessary items in which you’ll need to survive the end…
“A harmonious marriage”: Orlando Philharmonic closes $3.4 million deal to buy Plaza Live
In what Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra executive director David Schillhammer called a “harmonious marriage” this morning over a plastic table, it’s now an actual real thing that the Phil has a new headquarters in the slightly worn live music venue (and former movie theater) The Plaza Live on Bumby Avenue. The Phil acquired the building yesterday…
“‘Til death do us part” becomes a movie: Watch the trailer for Billy & Alan here
Back in April, we published easily the most difficult story of my life and career, “‘Til death do us part.” It was the painful retelling of what happened after my partner of 11 years, Alan, took his life on Easter Sunday 2012 – the legal fallout, the family drama, the politics, the blood, the tears.…
Orlando Magic releases 2013-14 season game schedule
photo by Fernando Medina The Orlando Magic head into their 25th season this fall, what the franchise is also calling their “Silver Season.” Below we’ve included the full 2013-14 game schedule. Season tickets are on sale now, and single tickets will be available for purchase in October. For more info and to purchase tickets call…
Complete your Harry Nilsson collection on the cheap
Album review: Harry Nilsson’s The Complete RCA Albums Collection
Expect a rougher ride on Hunx & His Punx’s ‘Street Punk’
Album review: Hunx and His Punx’s Street Punk
Fortune Howl's 'Earthbound' is a genius balance of deconstructed melody and focused rhythm
Album review: Fortune Howl’s ‘Earthbound’
Florida Education Commissioner doctors grades for charter schools, gets caught, quits 'with head held high'
Tony Bennett’s terrible, no-good week
Savage Love
I’m a 25-year-old man. After a tragic set of circumstances, I am now the legal guardian of my 15-year-old brother. He’s gay. Fortunately, our parents took care of “the talk” and taught him how to use condoms. Unfortunately, he has started dating a senior at his school who is about to turn 18 and is…
'Taipei' by Tao Lin: Brooklyn, Taiwan, Xanax, Twitter
Polarizing writer’s third novel probes the millennial fixation with technology and boredom
Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19): “You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings,” says author Elizabeth Gilbert. I recommend that you experiment with this subversive idea. Just for a week, see what happens if you devote yourself to making yourself feel really good. I mean risk going to extremes as you pursue…
New documentary 'Blackfish' puts SeaWorld on the offense
SeaWorld says doc is nothing more than a fish tale
Dead Confederate frontman T. Hardy Morris releases clear and soulful solo debut
Album review: T. Hardy Morris’s ‘Audition Tapes’
Duke Energy backs out on plans for Crystal River nuke plant repairs and new Levy County plant
Even though customers have already paid $1.5 billion
Soapboxer: Marco Rubio and the saboteurs
If you can’t beat Obamacare in Congress or the courts, blackmail it into oblivion
Movies opening in Orlando this week
Blue Jasmine, Disney’s Planes, Elysium, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, We’re the Millers, FilmSlam
Live Active Cultures
Seth recovers from the annual Best of Orlando party with a slight case of art overload
'Death of a Salesman' at Mad Cow Theatre
Attention must be paid to this nearly flawless production
Remix: a fresh take on a classic American drink
This month, a root-beer float for grownups
Drinking, Nightlife and Parties
Where to drink and party in Orlando this week
This Little Underground
Our live music columnist calls out Best of Orlando voting and checks out KEN Mode, Ceremony and Kisses
Hash House a Go Go brings 'twisted farm food' to town
Ambitious chain plays up abundance over comfort
Amway Arena to host 2015 Eastern Conference Hockey League All Star game; city increases contract amount for janitorial services at venues
Billy Manes pays attention to city government so you don’t have to
'What the Fuck Should I Drink?'
Filthy-mouthed cocktail guide brings new meaning to the phrase ‘shitfaced drunk’
Annual Fill the Grill cooking battle enlists local Orlando food writers
It’s time to fire up the grill, as Whole Foods Market (at the Phillip’s Crossing location) hosts its third annual Fill the Grill Cook-off throughout the month of August. This year’s cooking challenge, featuring a mighty foursome of Orlando food writers, grants competitors $20 and 20 minutes to shop for ingredients. They are then given…
On sale this week: Mike Doughty at the Social
On sale: Friday, Aug. 9 Mike Doughty 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 The Social 54 N. Orange Ave. 407-246-1419 thesocial.org $22-$25 Down the road: Hunx and His Punx, Aug. 14 at The Social Icona Pop, Aug. 16 at House of Blues The Killers, Aug. 16 at Hard Rock Live KISS, Aug. 16 at Amway…
Warlocks Schmorlocks! Try the Sons of Poetry, Darlin’
All the talk around these parts lately has been about whether or not the Discovery Channel’s outlaw biker miniseries Warlocks Rising is legit or just another made for TV handjob. The show features more of the bikers spending family time away from the club than it does anything resembling an outlaw lifestyle, and that’s got some viewers…
