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'Dear You' proves that a heartwarming story doesn't always make for an interesting movie
Director Lan Hongchun's Dear You explores the history of Teochew immigrant remittance letters, but the film's structural flaws and lack of narrative tension hinder its emotional potential.
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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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7m'Onslaught' is an '80s riff that fails on a structural level
Adam Wingard’s "Onslaught" delivers an 80s-inspired action-horror experience, but its heavy reliance on nostalgia and missing third act leave its political subtext and characters feeling frustratingly underdeveloped.
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5mBottoms’ affordability plan: encourage cities and counties to eliminate their taxes on groceries
Georgia gubernatorial candidates Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms propose competing tax-cut plans to tackle the rising cost of living and win over struggling voters.
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3mSCAD AnimationFest returns Sept. 23-25
Celebrate a decade of creativity at SCAD AnimationFest this September, featuring industry icons, exclusive screenings, and elite networking opportunities for the next generation of animation professionals.
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4mNew girls' softball league launches in Tucker this fall
Andrea Wahl is launching a new girls' softball league in Tucker this fall to provide local youth with accessible athletic opportunities.