Archive for October, 2008

The Hunger is one of the most sophisticated and beautifully shot vampire films ever staring David Bowie, Catherine Deneuve, Susan Sarandon and directed by Tony Scott. With a compelling story line and great opening music sequence from legendary gothic band Bauhaus, it’s hard to top this film.

First released in 1983, it’s a cult classic amongst it’s fans.

The Hunger will be the midnight screening Friday & Saturday nites (31 Oct & 1 Nov) at the Inwood Theater on Lovers Lane.

Sunday, November 2nd marks the beginning of SUNDAY BRUNCH & A MOVIE, a great new deal offered by Pescabar and The Magnolia in West Village.

Enjoy a great Sunday brunch at Pescabar (located right next door) and then go see a movie all for one low price. Call Pescabar now for details and reservations.

Journalists from three major newspapers that endorsed John McCain — the Washington Times, the New York Post and the Dallas Morning News – have been booted from Barack Obama’s campaign plane for the final leg of the presidential race.

Dallas Morning News Editor Bob Mong told FOXNews.com that the “indication” from the Obama campaign was that they were kicked off the plane since they don’t represent a national outlet and they don’t represent a swing state.

“We argued that [considering] the size of the Morning News and stature, we obviously would want to be on board,” Mong said. “We’re obviously not happy about it, and continue to protest.”

If you’ve procrastinated on taking advantage of early voting, today is your last opportunity. Polls will be open until 7p.

As of last night, Dallas County has seen a record number of early voters - almost 500,000. Some precincts have had more than 60% of their registered voters take place in the early voting so far.

To find out one of the locations where you can vote early - regardless of your precinct you can vote at any of these locations - visit this site: http://www.dalcoelections.org

The site where Dallas was founded — the same place where the world continues to mourn the loss of President John F. Kennedy — is getting a facelift.

Mayor Tom Leppert poured the first concrete Thursday morning as part of a massive renovation of Dealey Plaza, one of two National Historic Landmarks in the city.

There will be new plumbing for the fountains, new sidewalks for visitors, and needed repairs will be made to all historic structures.

The two month fix-up project will cost nearly $840,000, paid for with funds from a 2003 bond package.

Dealey Plaza, named for newspaper publisher and civic leader George Bannerman Dealey, was built in 1940 to honor prominent Dallas residents.

President Kennedy was assassinated as his motorcade traveled through the plaza on November 22, 1963.

The chaste Jessica Simpson of days past is long gone. The pop singer turned country crooner dishes about the heat between her and Tony Romo to Cosmopolitan: “[Tony and I] are definitely compatible in all areas.” And marriage is still on her mind. “Any person who I’m gonna date for longer than six months, I definitely am investing in something long-term,” she said about her boyfriend of two years. “If I get married again, then it will be the last time.”

The red hot Jonas Brothers band will perform live at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game in a nationally televised halftime show that will air on Fox television network on November 27, 2008 at 3:15 pm CST, it was announced today. The performance will officially kick off the 2008 Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas campaign, which runs nationally through Christmas Eve, December 24th.

For the past 11 years the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game halftime show has officially launched the Red Kettle Christmas Campaign on a national stage, becoming annual holiday tradition. Since the partnership began in 1997, the annual Red Kettle campaign has raised more than $1 billion, which has helped the Army to serve 30 million people each year nationwide. Last year, the campaign raised a record $118 million. Previous halftime performers include Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Sheryl Crow, Destiny’s Child, Toby Keith, LeAnn Rimes, Creed, Jessica Simpson, Billy Gillman, Clint Black, Randy Travis and Reba McEntire.

“I was born in Dallas, which makes performing with my brothers at the Cowboys Halftime on Thanksgiving an incredible honor,” said Nick Jonas. Added brother Joe Jonas, “This year, more than ever, the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign will make a huge impact for families at Christmas and throughout the year. It’s very important for us to give back.” Kevin Jonas finished, “We’d like to thank Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys, Israel Gaither, and The Salvation Army for inviting us to be part of this awesome Thanksgiving tradition. We’ll remember this for a long time to come.”

The Jonas Brothers - Kevin, Joe and Nick - will perform songs from their platinum third studio album A Little Bit Longer, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 in August. Since their recording debut in 2005, Jonas Brothers have released three studio albums and stared in Camp Rock, a 2008 Disney Channel Original Movie. Additionally, Jonas Brothers will be starring in a new Disney Channel Original Series, J.O.N.A.S!, which is expected to debut on Disney Channel in Spring, 2009.

“There are no other artists more in touch with America’s youth than Jonas Brothers,” said Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones. “So, this is a great chance for us to get the word out about The Salvation Army’s vital work to a whole new generation of donors.”