Entertainment Picks (November 27, 2009)

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November 23, 2009

4 Things to check out this weekend

Anonymous The Suwannee Democrat Mon Nov 23, 2009, 02:36 PM EST

Easy Rider—Blu-ray edition

DVD ($38.96)

Two hippie motorcyclists (Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper) experience the psychedelic highs and roadside lows of an open-air trip across America, accompanied by the soundtrack sounds of Steppenwolf, The Band, The Byrds, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan. Still as cool—and as controversial—as ever 40 years later, this ‘60s classic comes to Blu-ray with a 32-page photo booklet and commentary by Hopper, who co-wrote (with Fonda) and directed.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

Dogtown

Hardcover, 294 pages ($26)

A companion book to the National Geographic Channel’s hit show of the same title, this collection presents true stories about pooches in peril and their loving caretakers at Dogtown, a haven for unwanted canines in Kenab, Utah. Animal lovers will melt at the tales of Georgia, a pit bull rescued from disgraced NFL star Michael Vick’s dog-fighting compound, Rush, a shepherd mix airlifted from a Middle Eastern war zone, and 13 other heart-tugging accounts of rescue and rehab.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

Norman Rockwell’s Christmas Book

Hardcover, 244 pages ($24.99)

Originally published in 1977, this newly updated edition showcases more than 85 images from the archives of Norman Rockwell’s artwork interwoven into a heartwarming collection of classic Christmas carols, poems and stories from writers like Robert Frost, O. Henry and Mark Twain. With eight removable, ready-to-frame Rockwell prints, it’s a treasure trove of Christmas memories sure to stir the holiday sprit in even the bah-humbuggiest of Scrooges.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies

By Ray Didinger and Glen Macnow

Softcover, 352 pages ($19.99)

“Rocky.” “Hoosiers.” “Caddyshack.” When Hollywood turns its cinematic gaze on the world of sports, the results can make us cheer. Professional sportswriters (and movie lovers) Didinger and Macnow colorfully dissect 100 of their all-time favorites, with praise, criticism and notes on goofs, pivotal scenes, memorable quotes, trivia and other factoids. A fine, fun read for sports fans and film buffs alike.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

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VIDEO: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse

The solar eclipse that took place Sunday evening was an annular eclipse, one in which the moon blocks almost all of the sun. Some of the best viewing was in Asia, as with this video filmed in Japan.

May 21, 2012 1 Photo
Hope Notes reception for donors, volunteers, school personnel and those involved in this project May 15 at 6 p.m. at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
May 13, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Zoo lion goes crazy over zebra-striped baby
A baby boy wearing black and white stripes -- like a zebra -- looked awfully tempting to a lioness at the zoo in Portland, Ore. this week. His parents captured video of the big cat pawing at her glass cage, trying to eat him.

May 3, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Family sings 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on way to school
One dad starts the weekdays off right by staging a sing-along to Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" with his three kids during their morning ride to school.

April 27, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Bears interrupt weather report at Pa. TV station
A mama bear and three of her cubs were caught on camera at a northeastern Pennsylvania television station seconds before a live weather report was about to begin.

April 25, 2012 1 Photo
Photo tribute: 100 years of baseball at Fenway Park
This year Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, celebrates its 100th anniversary as America's oldest Major League stadium -- and the setting for some of baseball's greatest players, historic wins and crushing losses. That sacred magic is captured in two exhibits at the 20-year-old Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, a Boston suburb.

April 19, 2012 1 Photo 1 Slideshow
Viral video: High school prom spills into street for 'Footloose' dance
A group of high school students from Oklahoma made their prom memorable by staging a choreographed dance to "Footloose" in the middle of the street. The video of students from Hennessey High School in Hennessey, Okla., was shot Saturday night and is quickly going viral.

April 17, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Rain delay antics at college baseball game
Fans aren't the only ones who get bored during rain delays in college baseball -- the players do too. But the teams from the Southern Miss and Ole Miss found some creative ways to pass the time this week during an extended delay at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss.

April 5, 2012
100th anniversary of sinking of titanic special coverage
Online coverage begins today will include fascinating and emotional stories, slideshows and videos. Content updated daily.

April 4, 2012 1 Photo
DJ "Dr. Don," The Big 98 and Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park to revive Bluegrass Radio Show
The first show with The Big 98.1 will be broadcast from The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Radio Studio this Sunday, April 1, from 5 - 7 p.m.

March 31, 2012 1 Photo
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