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April 26, 2024 19 mins
Here's what's playing this weekend:

"Boy Kills World"
"Challengers"
"We Grown Now"
"Unsung Hero"
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Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein shares his reviews of the latest films, including :

"Abigail"
"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare"
"Civil War"

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April 19, 2024 9 mins
FPL spokesperson and solar expert Marshall Hastings shares details about the company's Community Solar program called "Solar Together."  
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Bradshaw tells us that his agency has been sending more patrols near both Jewish synagogues and Muslim mosques since the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas.
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Hap reviews:

"Arcadian"
"Scoop"
"Suncoast"

Also Playing at theaters:

"Civil War"
"Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead"
"The Long Game"
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Critic Hap Erstein with Palm Beach Arts Paper shares reviews of "Remembering Gene Wilder," which is playing in select theaters.  He also give his take on "Wicked Little Letters" and Holocaust film "The Boy in the Woods."  Meanwhile, we chat about the following movies that are playing at theaters this weekend:

"The First Omen"
"Monkey Man"
"Someone Like You"
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The theaters this weekend belong to "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire."  Hap Erstein reviews the latest in that franchise, while also sharing his thoughts on "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," which is streaming on Disney+, the John Cena comedy "Ricky Stanicki" on Prime and we talk about "The Greatest Night in Pop," a documentary about the night "We Are the World" was recorded.
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Riechman shares more stories of his time at Iwo Jima.
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March 22, 2024 12 mins
Marine Corps. veteran Riechman, a Purple Heart recipient for injuries sustained at Iwo Jima, lives in Palm Beach County and shares stories of his time serving the U.S.
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Quantum House President & CEO Greg Quattlebaum talks about his non-profit in West Palm Beach, what it provides and how you can help throughout the month and on the "Day of Giving," March 27th.
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Reviews this weekend:

"One Life"
"Spaceman"
"Frida" documentary

Honorable mention:

"Arthur the King"
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Hensley is running for Lake Park Town Commission's open seat against three other candidates.
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Langer is running for the open seat on the Lake Park Town Commission against three other candidates.
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Avila is challenging incumbent Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto.
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Moran is running for the open Group 3 seat on the Palm Beach Town Council and faces one opponent.
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Corey is running for the open Group 3 seat on the Palm Beach Town Council and faces one opponent.
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We sent longtime local film critic Hap Erstein to see "Kung Fu Panda 4."  He also reviews "Players" on Netflix and we talk Oscars, with the awards show coming on Sunday night.

We also share information on two other films at theaters this weekend: the faith-based "Cabrini" and horror "Imaginary."
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Albright is one of five candidates in the race for Seat 4 on the Village Council.
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Webber is one of four candidates in the race for Seat 1 on the Village Council.
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Drucker faces a challenge from Bernard Korn in her race to keep Seat C on the City Council.
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