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Dagger Movie Night: “Mirror Mirror” – Dazzling Costumes Paired with an Uninspired Translation of a Classic Tale

March 30, 2012 By Mark Elloff Leave a Comment

Dagger Movie Night: “Mirror Mirror” – Dazzling Costumes Paired with an Uninspired Translation of a Classic Tale

If you’re a 9-to 13-year-old girl, this is a fantastic movie. Existing somewhere past the realm of the “little kid” animated fairy tale and the slick, adult love story, “Mirror Mirror” will satisfy its core audience. The rest of us will be left with short moments of humor amid a largely unimaginative adaptation of a […]

Reel News: Week of 3/26 – Mirror Mirror, Wrath of the Titans, Footnote, A Dangerous Method

March 29, 2012 By Mark Elloff Leave a Comment

Reel News: Week of 3/26 – Mirror Mirror, Wrath of the Titans, Footnote, A Dangerous Method

Theatrical Releases This Week Mirror Mirror Director: Tarsem Singh Trailer One of the most beloved stories of all time is coming to life in the motion picture event for the whole family, Mirror Mirror. A fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend, Mirror Mirror features breakout star Lily Collins as Snow White, a […]

Reel News: Week of 3/19 – The Hunger Games, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, October Baby, In the Darkness, The Muppets, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

March 21, 2012 By Mark Elloff Leave a Comment

Reel News: Week of 3/19 – The Hunger Games, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, October Baby, In the Darkness, The Muppets, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Theatrical Releases This Week The Hunger Games Director: Gary Ross Trailer Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past […]

Reel News: Week of 3/12 – Jeff Who Lives at Home, 21 Jump Street, Undefeated, TinTin, Happy Feet 2, The Descendants

March 15, 2012 By Mark Elloff Leave a Comment

Reel News: Week of 3/12 – Jeff Who Lives at Home, 21 Jump Street, Undefeated, TinTin, Happy Feet 2, The Descendants

Theatrical Releases This Week Jeff, Who Lives at Home Director: Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass Trailer On his way to the store to buy wood glue, Jeff looks for signs from the universe to determine his path. However, a series of comedic and unexpected events leads him to cross paths with his family in the […]

Reel News: Week of 3/5 – John Carter, A Thousand Words, Silent House, Footloose, Immortals, Jack and Jill

March 7, 2012 By Mark Elloff Leave a Comment

Reel News:  Week of 3/5 – John Carter, A Thousand Words, Silent House, Footloose, Immortals, Jack and Jill

Theatrical Releases This Week John Carter Director: Andrew Stanton Trailer From filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes John Carter: a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). John Carter is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and […]

Reel News: Week of 2/20 – Act of Valor, Wanderlust, Gone, Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds, Tower Heist, J. Edgar

February 22, 2012 By Mark Elloff Leave a Comment

Reel News: Week of 2/20 – Act of Valor, Wanderlust, Gone, Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds, Tower Heist, J. Edgar

Theatrical Releases This Week Wanderlust Director: David Wain Trailer George (Rudd) and Linda (Aniston) are an overextended, stressed out Manhattan couple. After George is downsized out of his job, they find themselves with only one option: to move in with George’s awful brother in Atlanta. On the way there, George and Linda stumble upon Elysium, […]

Reel News: Week of Feb. 13 – The Secret World of Arrietty, Ghost Rider 2, A Separation, This Means War

February 15, 2012 By Mark Elloff Leave a Comment

Reel News: Week of Feb. 13 – The Secret World of Arrietty, Ghost Rider 2, A Separation, This Means War

Theatrical Releases This Week The Secret World of Arrietty Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Gary Rydstrom Trailer Arrietty (Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty […]

League of Women Voters Movie Series Begins Thursday at Harford Community College with “Iron Jawed Angels”

February 14, 2012 By Dagger News Service Leave a Comment

From the League of Women Voters of Harford County: Thursday, February 16, kicks off the spring series of free movie being offered by the League of Women Voters of Harford County and the Political Awareness Association of Harford Community College. Iron Jawed Angels tells the remarkable and little known story of a group of passionate […]

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Sounding Off

  • “I can't wait to see what is in these emails that Bob is not wanting to share.”

    Bob Watch | Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Cassilly Administration in Violation of Maryland Public Information Act

  • “I like Gahler as well but don't forget he is backing his Sgt.Pennman who sits on the County Council. Pennman…”

    Lalta Durbal | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “This Cassilly/Penman spat I believe was initiated, at least in part, by the possibility of public housing projects being built…”

    Open Your Eyes | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “A plat revision reducing the number of lots is hardly worth you weeing your shorts over.”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “You do know there is a system in the county called “Fast Track”. Ask your buddy Euler, he’s already used…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Nothing at all suspicious about a property that has sat around for generations and then gets approved in record pace…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “The supposed development that everyone is referring to goes back generations. When 95 was built there were lots created by…”

    Dragonman | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Right you are. Pretty comical that Bob Cassilly has a business registered at his home address that is not his…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Quite a display of clownsmanship from Penman at last nights council meeting. Is he off his meds? You’re not in…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “I don’t have a dog in the fight regarding the Cassilly v. Penman conflict. I hope it is resolved in…”

    Open Your Eyes | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Shenanigans? You’re hilarious.”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Yeah, that's the whole point. He is not any other county resident, he is the county executive and he and…”

    Happy Bob Real Estate | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “The amount of disinformation here is staggering. The land that is owned by Bobs family was actually platted for 14…”

    Dragonman | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “$145,000 for a part-time job and then demand more money? Pretty cushy spot he's in...maybe he needs to spend his…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Cassilly makes way over 145k and in fact took a cola double of what he gave county employees. You are…”

    JJ | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “@money tree OMG! Penman is paid the same sergeant's salary that every one else earns and a rate that is…”

    Where there is Smoke | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Good lord man, go back and read the claim being made. You folks are all over the map. First it's…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “@Money Tree Since you are so much in the know, Did Bob authorize the Administrator to sign as Bob Cassilly,…”

    Where there is Smoke | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “All that money must have you high. No one said executive forged a document. It is Bob claiming someone else…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “I will repeat - you are aware that any approvals for development go through various county agencies to ensure whatever…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “He had plats expedited and also some things allowed to get more lots. His Planning Advisory Board appointee Amy O’Neil…”

    JJ | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Claiming the county executive forged a document could wind you up in civil court if you care to say that…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “You must be Bob with the name money tree since it seems to be raining down money on you and…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Ethics complaint stating Cassilly signed off on a plat for development that involves his family which has already been easily…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “I read the Aegis article and it looks like Penman made his ethics complaint on Feb. 14 and Cassilly made…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

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