‘Isle of Dogs’: Quirky, Delightful Mashup

by Sandra Olmsted Director Wes Anderson, who is famous for The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom, and Fantastic Mr. Fox, combines his quirky storytelling style with that of myths and…

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‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’: Generic Popcorn Spiller

by Sandra Olmsted Although the first installment in this franchise benefitted from having Guillermo del Toro insert his delicious adroitness for monsters into the original, in this new film, director…

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The Dining Divas Don’t Have to Go Far for Good Mediterranean Food

by Lisa Kampeter I knew I’d be taking a risk again trying what I would call a “non-traditional” restaurant. What I mean by that is the restaurant did not fall…

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Hazelwood Central, Incarnate Word Soccer Unbeaten Through 4 Games

By Jim Wieners Battling through inclement weather at times the Girls Soccer teams at Hazelwood Central High School and Incarnate Word Academy went through the opening week of the season…

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Florissant City Council: City Attorney Concerned About County Intervention at Cigar Bar

By Carol Arnett A cigar bar, a cocktail lounge, and an adult day care were all on the agenda at the last Florissant City Council meeting. The council held a…

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