Entertainment & Arts
When faced with a potential flop, Hollywood studios can count on effusive quotes from ‘blurbmeisters.’ These reviewers defend their words, but others raise ethical questions.
March 24, 1997
In Colony Studio Theatre’s ripping production of Jerry Sterner’s “Other People’s Money,” Francesca Casale gives a riveting performance as a big-time lawyer, Kate, out to save a small company from the predatory inclinations of Andrew Craig’s humorously grubby, doughnut-loving Larry the Liquidator.
July 30, 1999
Movies
More a showcase for set design than a riveting thriller, the low-key ghost story “The Charnel House” has an appealingly slick look, but takes way too long to build suspense.
Nov. 3, 2016
California
Elinor Otto picked up a riveting gun in World War II, joining the wave of women taking what had been men’s jobs. These days she’s building the C-17.
Sept. 18, 2013
Hockey
Ron Hextall became the first Philadelphia goaltender to record back-to-back shutouts since Bernie Parent in 1975, stopping 21 shots in a 3-0 victory over the visiting Hartford Whalers Monday.
March 26, 1996
Music
For anyone who’s followed the Cure and its leader Robert Smith’s career, it seemed unlikely that this veteran English post-punk outfit would become Tiger Beat material.
Oct. 14, 1985
Books
Cruisers: Novel, Craig Nova, Shaye Areheart Books: 306 pp., $24
Sept. 19, 2004
Although it is difficult to imagine anyone over the age of 10 getting caught up in “White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf,” it just might connect with fifth and sixth graders.
April 15, 1994
Craig Rivet scored his first goal of the season 3:50 into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Sharks on Tuesday night at San Jose.
Nov. 24, 1999
Travel & Experiences
One of America’s hottest exports just might be old blue jeans.
June 8, 1995