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Grim Reaper

Despite the heavy nature of their film's subject matter, Marian and Givens' efforts have resulted in a delightfully frenetic film that stimulates the mind, the heart, and the funny bone …

Forever is a Long Time

“Forev” explores the impromptu relationship of two neighbors.

Running Scared

"Big Significant Things" focuses on Craig, played by English actor Harry Lloyd, and his road trip around the south.

The Odd Couple

The striking film "Mr. Hublot," directed by Laurent Witz and Alexandre Espigares, is like Steampunk meets "The Jetsons"—a post-apocalyptic universe of steam-powered machines and propeller hats that allow citizens to …

Shifting Sands

The opening of "A Tangled Tale" features dark scenes of nature, from something jumping out of water to catch a butterfly to the casting of a fisherman's line.

Folk Tale

Folk songs have existed about as long as music has been around. Some are about everyday issues; some tell a story. One type of folk song, which deals with crime, …

A Perfect Shelter

In 1950s suburbia, a family faces threats from at home and across the globe.

Joe LaNier: Survivor

Iwo Jima is a small volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean. Its name is seared into the psyche of anyone even remotely familiar with American history in World War II.

Jones' 'Beautiful Jim'

"Beautiful Jim" is an intimate documentary portrait of bisexual singer-songwriter and raconteur Jimbeau Hinson.

Show Us the Campaign Money—On Time

On Tuesday, April 1, candidates seeking the office of Jackson mayor are required to submit their campaign-finance reports.

Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Holy Ghost Handshakes'

How can the public know be sure that Yarber won't award contracts and conduct other city business on the strength of the Holy Ghost handshake?

What It's Come To

Miss Doodle Mae: "Jojo, our fearless leader, is an avid seeker of knowledge and understanding. His desire is to use helpful information to better serve his customers, staff and community."

Piling on the Poor

Before the session started, fiscally conservative budget writers vowed to keep state spending to a minimum unless the economy improved and projected revenues went up.

A #JXNMayor Confessional

The three members of the Jackson City Council who are running for mayor got ahead of the rumor-mill in interviews with the Jackson Free Press last week.

State Takeovers: A Fix for Failing School Districts?

When the state took control of the Hazlehurst City school district in 2008, the small rural district was in chaos and suffering from abysmal academic performance.

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Will Byrom Be Tortured to Death?

Mississippi's pending executions of Michelle Byrom and Charles Crawford—which are not yet scheduled—have mired the state in a controversy over what constitutes "cruel and unusual" in executions.

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Robbie Fisher

Since she left her law career and position as Mississippi Nature Conservancy's state director, Robbie Fisher's main focus has been filmmaking, specifically producing films.

Protect the Innocent: End the Death Penalty

Michelle Byrom is a textbook case of what is wrong with the state executions in Mississippi and the rest of the nation.

For Lou’s Sake

The late New York rocker Lou Reed and his street-wise songs might seem worlds away from music made in Mississippi, but many Jackson musicians cite the musician as an important …

The Wine Guy

Sommelier John Malanchak has a low-stress approach to teaching about wine.