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'Masters of the Universe' is a flawed but fun adaptation of the He-Man franchise
Travis Knight's He-Man adaptation successfully captures campy humor and queer undertones, but struggles to balance its absurd tone with a disjointed emotional narrative and uneven pacing.
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4mMARTA launches new Breeze fare payment system on March 28
MARTA transitions to its new Breeze payment system starting March 28. Riders can use new tap-to-pay options or upgraded cards during the five-week transition period ending May 2.
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7mQuick Bites for July 23: Nick's Food To Go owner dies, Anne Quatrano opens new restaurant, a Danish bakery in Midtown, Medieval Christmas in July
In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on several new restaurant openings, along with a few upcoming restaurants just announced. We also share sad news on the passing of Nick Poulos, the owner Greek takeout spot Nick’s Food To Go. And you’ll find details on food and dining events to attend around metro Atlanta, including a Medieval Christmas party.
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8mTrump highlights Republican candidates, urges Senate to pass SAVE Act during Cobb County visit
President Trump visited a Georgia high school to campaign for Republican candidates, touting economic policies while sparking intense criticism from Democrats and protests regarding the use of public venues.
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4m✋ Raise your hand
Calculating creative ROI Wednesday, July 22 — The common thread among this week’s Rough Draft Atlanta Sketchbook stories is the creative risks that come before the creative rewards – the courage required to put work forward for consideration and the potential satisfaction waiting on the other side. To wit … 🎞️ This spring, roughly 50 Atlanta filmmakers and […]
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5mDowntown Norcross entrepreneurs call for better support and growth
At a July 22 meeting, Norcross residents and business owners expressed concerns regarding declining downtown vitality and rising operational costs. Mary Dowdy of the Historic Norcross Business Association highlighted issues like sparse weekday foot traffic and potential shifts toward gross revenue taxation.