In HOW I LEARNED TO FLY, the feature film debut from writer/director Simon Steuri, two African-American teenage brothers suddenly find themselves on their own after being mysteriously abandoned by their parents. Deeply haunted by the mental and physical abuse inflicted by their father (Wu-Tang Clan's Cliff "Method Man" Smith), elder brother Daniel (Scribner) is determined to keep their lives from falling apart. He maintains a daily routine, works as a dishwasher and does his best to keep a roof over their heads. Younger brother Eli (Lonnie Chavis, NBC's This Is Us) struggles to cope with the absence of his mother, leaving her voicemail messages in search of answers. Embarking on a journey of survival and self-discovery, they uncover moments of beauty, newfound meaning and enduring love that strengthen their bond despite the uncertain road ahead. Featuring supporting performances by Cedric the Entertainer and Michele Selene Ang, HOW I LEARNED TO FLY, is a poignant story of determination and resilience in the face of profound adversity

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In this modern-day retelling of Job, Kevin Garner (Kristoffer Polaha) embarks on a journey across worlds and dimensions to reunite with Molly (Elizabeth Tabish), his true love. The narrative unfolds as a dystopian drama and sci-fi thriller, where a mysterious adversary, The Benefactor (Neal McDonough), disrupts Kevin's reality. Faced with infinite worlds and impossible choices, Kevin must navigate through an alternate reality, resisting The Benefactor's tempting offer of wealth and power. As survival hangs in the balance, Kevin fights to return to the familiar world he cherishes and the woman he loves.

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From the preeminent historian of modern comedy comes an expansive history of showbiz and the culture wars.
There is a common belief that we live in unprecedented times, that people are too sensitive today, that nobody objected to the actions of actors, comedians, and filmmakers in the past. Modern pundits would have us believe that Americans of a previous generation had tougher skin and seldom complained. But does this argument hold up to scrutiny?
In Outrageous, celebrated cultural historian Kliph Nesteroff demonstrates that Americans have been objecting to entertainment for nearly two hundred years, sometimes rationally, often irrationally. Likewise, powerful political interests have sought to circumvent the arts using censorship, legal harassment, and outright propaganda. From Mae West through Johnny Carson, Amos 'n' Andy through Beavis and Butt-Head, as well as Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Chubby Checker, MTV, Welcome Back Kotter, Three's Company, Monty Python's Life of Brian, The Adventures of Mighty Mouse and The Simpsons. Outrageous chronicles the controversies of American show business and the ongoing attempts to change what we watch, read, and hear.

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Veteran punk rock band Total Chaos returns with its new album Mind Warfare. The LP is available from Pavement Entertainment on traditional formats in the US, and it can be picked up on vinyl/CD from Katabomb Records in Europe. Pavement will also have the album available on all streaming platforms worldwide.
The recording for Mind Warfare was done by Victor Alfaro (Broken Dream Studios - Riverside, CA) and Martin Kroeze (No Compromise Recordings - Putten, The Netherlands). Mastering was done by WD Glashouwer (Doubleyoud - Harlingen, The Netherlands).
Mind Warfare empowers listeners to question authority and think for themselves. Prepare yourself for a mass awakening. Free yourself from all illusions.
In conjunction with the album release, Total Chaos has also recently premiered the video for “Rise Up.” The video was directed by Paul Bergers, and the song was written by the band’s drummer, Miguel Conflict.
Vocalist Rob Chaos says, “‘Rise Up’ is about nobody having authority over you. It's time to rise up and get off your knees. Wake up! You are the king of your own castle!”
Hailing from Pomona Valley, California, Total Chaos formed in 1989 with a mission to revive the punk rock scene. The band takes pride in creating music that stands for something. Total Chaos not only performs on stage but also as social activists, from organizing peace punk picnics to protesting the Gulf War.

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Come Forth combines compelling analysis of the biblical text, insights about the historical setting of the story, spiritual lessons for today’s readers, meditations on Lazarus in art and the larger culture, as well as stories from Martin’s travels through the Holy Land. As he explores these strands in depth, Martin helps us let go of the limiting beliefs that prevent us from experiencing God’s presence in our lives.Meditatively and carefully, Father Martin leads us verse by verse, offering profound reflections on Jesus’s lessons on love, family, sadness, frustration, fear, anger, freedom, and joy.
Come Forth teaches us that we need only to open ourselves to the transformative story of Lazarus and trust that God can use it to free us to experience, like Lazarus, new life.


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Season Three of Pretty Hard Cases begins with Detectives Samantha Wazowski and Kelly Duff finally reuniting as partners in Guns & Gangs after eight long months apart. Although their personal and professional relationship has never been stronger, they will need to work as hard as they can to prove to their new and exacting Unit Commander that they are worthy of their department's top cases. Sam and Kelly both find themselves navigating big changes in their personal lives: Sam revisits a past romance - she's back with her ex, Steve, while Kelly is taking the next step in her relationship with Nathan. But when a deadly new synthetic drug appears all over Toronto, Sam and Kelly must risk their lives as they fight to take down a dangerous gang and stop the drug at its source.

Adrienne C. Moore is best known for her seven seasons starring as Black Cindy on the groundbreaking hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black. Her work on the series earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series) as well as the Vanguard Award at Essence Magazine's Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon.

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Get ready to embark on a musical adventure like no other with Late Night Trouble's Candyland.

Fusing elements of pop, rock, and alternative vibes, their latest offering showcases an infectious blend of fun, catchy tunes that are set to captivate audiences worldwide and leave fans craving more.

The full-length debut album consists of ten tracks, each with its own distinct charm. Late Night Trouble takes listeners on an exhilarating journey through the whimsical world of Candyland. Their catchy and memorable choruses have become a trademark of their sound, solidifying their place in the pop rock/alternative genre.

Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Late Night Trouble is a high energy rock band that shows up with high quality performances which captures the audience every time. Late Night Trouble forged their identity by opening for major acts in the Canadian scene and built up an undeniable and rabid fanbase.

Their unique blend of heavy rock, pop, and alternative music is one thing that makes them stand out! Some fun and catchy rock tunes you can dance and headbang to, along with a funny sense of humor, are always a great formula to bring you to your happy place. They're ready to bring their brand of high energy rock worldwide

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August Turak, author of Brother John: A Monk, A Pilgrim and the Purpose of Life, a magical Christmas Eve story that began as a Templeton Prize-winning essay and is now a beautifully illustrated book. Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life, one of the highest-selling non-fiction books in publishing history, has abandoned his long-running aversion to endorsing any books to praise Brother John on the inside jacket

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During his four-decade career in the recording industry, Tom Werman launched the success of REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent, and Cheap Trick, and produced landmark albums by Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister, Poison, Jeff Beck, and Blue Öyster Cult among many rock and metal superstars. Several years after leaving the music business, he was cruising the web and landed on a pop culture site featuring a scathing indictment of him as a producer, "a guy with a hard-rock résumé and a soft-rock mind." Blindsided by being pegged as a dogmatic musical hack, Werman wrote a rebuttal and then agreed to write a series on different aspects of a career in recording. He enjoyed the process so much that he decided to write a book.

In Turn It Up! My Time Making Hit Records in the Glory Days of Rock Music (Jawbone Press; November 21, 2023), Tom Werman sets the record straight about his passion for hard-rock music and his talent for recognizing and nurturing incredible (and sometimes incredibly difficult) artists-and reveals much more. Werman takes readers back to the 1970s, when he began his career as A&R man (as he notes, with apologies, A&R women were rare at the time) with Epic Records, and through the '80s and '90s, when he built his reputation and sealed the fame of outstanding rockers as an independent record producer. Along the way, he shares anecdotes to thrill rock fans and offers insights into what happens in the recording studio, the role of the producer, and the essential components of a hit record.


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That’s precisely where this long-time band of brothers & creative soulmates found themselves, when their well-traveled musical roads converged.
It was at this poignant juncture that COLOSSAL STREET JAM was born.
One may define their electrifying synergy as the cosmic melding & explosive concoction of abstract minds, unique talent, inherent soul, and tireless passion for their beloved craft.
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Having a deep & mutual admiration for one another, as well as having tremendous respect for their many, and diverse collective influences, who helped shape their gritty, melodic, psychedelically tinged hard rock stylings, each member truly brings their own individuality, and nuance to the mix.
An eclectic potpourri for the senses, CSJ ultimately, and seamlessly fuse their independent ideas to deliver a singular vision & signature sound that can easily be coined as “New Classic Rock” for the ages. This hard-driving, 70’s inspired, 5-piece ensemble is comprised of Gene Potts (vocals)… Sal Marra (guitar/vocals)… Tony Flora (bass)… Dave Halpern (drums)… and Eric Safka (keys).
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With their roots firmly planted and their musical heritage tightly in place, CSJ has long been an integral part the legendary Asbury Park, NJ music scene.
Always proud to honor these roots, and the place that gave them their start, the band forever carries with them that feeling of tradition, and heart that has endeared them to growing audiences both nationally and internationally. In 2016, the band’s release, “Living Free”, was met with critical acclaim and worldwide press. The albums single, “Songbird” received extensive radio airplay both locally, and globally. In 2018, that same record won an award for Australian Indie Album of The Year For Internet Radio. It subsequently remained on the Indie charts, Down Under, for 6 months.

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