Well,
this weekend you have two movies being released that are at the
opposite ends of the spectrum. First you have the sophomoric humor of Scary Movie 5.
The latest installment of the "Scary Movie" franchise includes send ups
of "Paranormal Activity," "Mama," "Sinister," "The Evil Dead,"
"Inception," "Black Swan" and pop culture featuring Ashley Tisdale,
Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, Snoop Dogg, Katt Williams, Molly Shannon,
Terry Crews, Simon Rex, Jerry O'Connell, Sarah Hyland, Katrina Bowden,
Tyler Posey, Shad Moss aka Bow Wow, Kate Walsh, Heather Locklear, Mac
Miller and Mike Tyson.
Then there is the historical drama 42.
Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about
achievements on the field of play. "42" tells the story of two men—the
great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch
Rickey—whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by
changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford)
put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson
(Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's
infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in
the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing
unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate
tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that
any incident could destroy his and Rickey's hopes. Instead, Number 42
let his talent on the field do the talking—ultimately winning over fans
and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others
to follow.
Even
if you are not a baseball fan or even a sports fan you should see this
movie. Jackie Robinson spearheaded the Civil Rights movement as far as I
am concerned (Martin Luther King Jr. was only a sophomore at Morehouse
College when Robinson broke the color barrier).
Speaking of movies! Do not forget the Kansas City FilmFest. Kansas
City's biggest film event returns in 2013 when the Filmmakers Jubilee
presents the Kansas City FilmFest for its 17th year! This year's line-up
of 110 feature-length and short films will also include guest
appearances, Q&As, and after parties at The Chesterfield bar located
inside the theatre! Visit Event Website
Worlds of Fun
kicks off its 41st season with Opening Day Saturday. This year, the
park will offer more value by combining both Worlds of Fun and Oceans of
Fun into a one-ticket admission. Each guest will have access to
235-acres of rides, shows, and attractions, complete with a massive
water park expansion. The Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit, featuring 35
life-sized moving animatronics dinosaurs, is new this year. The park is
open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit their website.
There is also the 2013 WyCo Ethnic Festival. Magicians,
dancers, and musicians will highlight this community-wide event
Saturday in Kansas City, Kan. Children and family activities will take
place in the children's tent. Local magician Gene Hernandez will perform
at 4 p.m. on the Main Stage. And of course, there will be plenty of
ethnic food available. The free event will take place at the Kansas City
Kansas Community College Field House, 7250 State Ave. from 11 a.m. to 6
p.m. Parking is free. For more information visit their website.
All the KC arena teams that are active right now are out of town this weekend. The Mavericks
are in Allen, Texas to face the Americans in the opening of the Central
Hockey League Semifinals. The Mavs will be back at the IEC next
Wednesday.
The Renegades
are also out of town but you are in luck because they are playing only
sixty miles away in Topeka. They are taking on the Kansas Koyotes in
CPIFL action at the Kansas Expocentre at 7 p.m. I suggest you head out a
little early and have dinner before the game at Blind Tiger Brewery. The have great food and even better brews.
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