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PUBLIC ENEMIES ( 2009, directed by Michael Mann, 140 minutes, U.S. ) BY DAN BUSKIRK FILM CRITIC It should have been a natural: action director Michael Mann and the Dillinger legend. Tommy guns, fedoras, prison breaks and the final gundown in the streets of Chicago; it is easy to imagine the tough-minded Mann making one of his most compelling films out of these elements. Such a film may be easy for Mann fans to imagine it but somehow thepossibilities have completely escaped Mann himself, who has against all odds served up a joyless and unmoving portrait of the final year of The Great Depression’s Most Wanted Bankrobber. Feeling tremendously over blown at two hours an twenty minutes, Public... [read full story]
Published November 23, 2009 WEST COLUMBIA — West Columbia Police Department’s newest officer doesn’t accept pay for his work. The department welcomed a K-9 named ZZ to the department last week, and the toss of the ball is his...
Published November 23, 2009 ANGLETON — Lauren Smith’s Thanksgiving will be less than traditional, but it will still be part of an 83-year-old American celebration. The Angleton High School freshman will perform at the opening...
Published November 23, 2009 As shoppers seek out the perfect gift on Black Friday, the Salvation Army is looking for a lot of angels who’ll provide gifts for low-income children and senior citizens. The Salvation Army will kick...
right now? The country star dominated the American Music Awards on Sunday night – and she wasn't even there. After sweeping the Country Music Association Awards earlier this month, Swift won a leading three American Music...
