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    Memorial Day Beach Bash will feature reggae, rock
    The Memorial Day Weekend Beach Bash will be a two-day event starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at Clayton's Resort on South Padre Island. Austin-based reggae band The Raspas will kick off the event with a short set and then stay on stage to pro... Full story
    New TV show 'Living Latina Loca' currently casting
    The production and casting companies who were behind the creation of "Jersey Shore" are at it again, but this time they're searching for the hottest Latinas in America. Those who want to apply should identify with Latina culture, speak English, appe... Full story
    Camille Playhouse will bring performance to Edinburg in June
    Actors from the Camille Playhouse in Brownsville will be wrapping up their final performances of the 2011-2012 season at the end of May. However, the group will add one more date for the play Over the River and Through the Woods at 7 p.m. Friday, Jun... Full story

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    Review: No flowers on this 'Mother's Day'
    "Mother's Day," inspired by the 1980 Troma slasher flick of the same name, is notable for a chilling lead performance from Rebecca De Mornay and not much else. The home-invasion thriller from director Darren Lynn Bousman (who made the second, third ... Full story
    Film Review-Colombiana
    'Colombiana' knows how silly, sexy it is
    A brawny B-action picture with a gorgeous, graceful woman wreaking havoc at its center: Yup, "Colombiana" is a Luc Besson movie. The director of "La Femme Nikita" and "The Fifth Element" serves as co-writer and producer here, but this is very mu... Full story
    Review: 'Fright Night' a cheeky comic remake
    Yes, "Fright Night" is a remake of the 1985 horror comedy. No, there is no originality left in Hollywood. But at least this new version stays true to its origins by having a bit of cheeky fun, and the way it contemporizes the story is really rat... Full story

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