A new year means a new year’s resolution, maybe to stick to a diet or find entertainment in lieu of the writers’ strike.
Done and done.
Former Alabama linemen Roger Shultz (above right) and Trent Patterson (above left) have re-teamed to compete on “The Biggest Loser: Couples” for a shot at $250,000.
Another whirlwind weekend of music, movies and parties known as Sidewalk has zipped by. Remember: You can still win swag from the film fest by entering our haiku contest by noon today.
But before we wrap the ninth Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival, a few more capsule reviews of hits and misses …
Update: “The Devil Came on Horseback” and “Darius Goes West” added.
Contributing writer Stacy Vance reviewed “Overflow” by Birmingham director Jana Harris:
For those of us who miss the guilty pleasure of the ABC after-school special, “Overflow” gives a respectable shot at resurrecting the teenage drama, complete with the valuable lesson to take away.
The film screens Sunday at the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival.
Craving something serious in bite-size pieces? Try this block of shorts from Alabama filmmakers at this weekend’s Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival.
But be warned: It’s heavy slogging through these dainty dramas.
It’s not the first time Don Siegelman and Richard Scrushy have made Page One of newspapers.
But their sentencing-turned-shackling made for front-page news across Alabama.
Check out the full gallery after the jump.
The latest photos from City Stages Flickr group … Check back often for more images from the festival.
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Complete City Stages 2007 coverage.
The 19th edition of City Stages kicks off today. Choosing from all those acts can be a challenge, so we again present our multimedia guide to the festival, including a playlist of 12 tracks representing the best of the fest.
Three are freebies, the rest will run you about $10 on iTunes. Plus, videos of performances and more.
I’ve been a faithful City Stages fan for years, at least 15 or so. Most of the last 10 years, I’ve paid for my tickets and happily headed downtown for three days of music and fellowship.
I dare say I’ve spent more supporting the festival than most people I know. I consider that a point of pride, almost to the point of foolishness.
After all, even if the lineup was weak — and many a year, the lineup was weak — I could count on seeing old friends and discovering worthy up-and-coming acts.
Not this year. Not with my money.
Updated with Preserve Jazz Festival attendance, plus additional links.
Shoe seller. Dental student. Mom. And now, TV model.
For two months, Dionne Walters of Montgomery lived the fantasy of flashy clothes, international travel and celebrity encounters. But on last week’s episode of “America’s Next Top Model,” the 21-year-old hopeful went home in fourth place.
The CW reality show ends its eighth season Wednesday with one of three contestants winning a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl.
Walters spoke by phone today to talk about facing the panel, being away from family and keeping it real.
The mean girls may love Sydney but hate Natasha. The fab four turn ugly on “America’s Next Top Model.”
The contestants learn the art of aboriginal storytelling, but the real story ends up being poor, sick Natasha vs. Renee, Jaslene and Montgomery’s Dionne Walters. Go native, go overboard or go home.
All the photos, after the jump …
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Surf’s up as “America’s Next Top Model” heads to the beach.
The final five, including Montgomery’s Dionne Walters, take in Sydney’s sands while working with boy toys and Tyra, who’s not only judging the pics but snapping them, too. But before that, the contestants race to see who can book the most gigs.
Plus, Brittany cries. A lot.
All the photos, after the jump …
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Even supermodels-in-training need a break. And thus, the “America’s Next Top Model” clip show.
Whee.
At least Tyra gave us some new clips of our current and departed contestants, including Top Five finalist Dionne Walters of Montgomery and long-long-lost Samantha Francis of Pinson.
All the photos, after the jump …
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Models at work head to a land down under. Can’t you hear, can’t you hear the blunders?
Yes, our gang of six head to Australia for the latest episode of “America’s Next Top Model.” Can they handle the jetlag, the slang and the work on camera? Also, can Montgomery’s Dionne Walters speak Aussie Aussie Aussie?
Oi oi oi.
All the photos, after the jump …
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It’s not enough to be pretty, or make good pictures. It’s about (hand flourish) acting!
And so, our contestants become double threats as models and thespians on last week’s (sorry so late!) “America’s Next Top Model.” Hey, Dionne Walters of Montgomery, we said thespians, not lesbia– never mind.
All the photos, after the jump … (more…)
What happens when models pick their own names and unleash them on Hollywood’s C list? An annoyed rapper, soaked contestants and Paris Hilton?!
Yes, we’re making faces, on purpose, after Wednesday’s episode of “America’s Next Top Model,” and our weave is about to fly the coop. Plus, Montgomery’s Dionne Walters puts her best feet forward.
All the photos, after the jump … (more…)
As I sit here in my darkened house waiting for the power to come back on, I realize that it ain’t so bad. I haven’t written in a while, and I can put Superphone to the test.
