In ‘Silver Linings Playbook,’ Lawrence Is Golden
David O. Russell’s Silver Linings Playbook stars Bradley Cooper as a bipolar high school teacher trying to put his life back together. But critic David Edelstein says it’s the performance of co-star Jennifer Lawrence that makes the film a hot ticket.
French still ahead
Democratic Sen. Hollis French is still slightly ahead of Republican challenger Bob Bell, for Senate District J in Anchorage.
The state Division of Elections counted … more
All tied up
The race for House District 34 is all tied up. Haines Republican Representative Bill Thomas and Sitka Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins now have 4,054 votes each.… more
Unemployment lowest in Juneau
The Capital City had the lowest unemployment rate in Alaska last month.
At 4.3 percent, Juneau’s October rate was unchanged from September and almost a … more
New children’s opera tests its wings at workshop
Opera to Go’s Amalga Chamber Orchestra this weekend performs the aria of a new children’s opera that recently debuted in a workshop setting.
SAINTS AND SINNERS: Tix on sale now!
Get ready for Saints and Sinners: the crossroads between soaring gospel vocals and searing blues guitar with Collette Costa and Sammy … more
Juneau man sentenced for petty burglaries
Keoki Cunningham left blood traces as he burglarized a painting contractor’s office in Lemon Creek and a storage unit on Glacier Highway.
Convicted Hoonah murderer wants new trial
John Marvin, Jr. disputes whether an officer was in the midst of performing his official duties.
Wildlife agency prepares for Alaska employee loss
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office in Alaska is bracing for an exodus of expertise.
‘Tis The Season For Oscar-Bait Adaptations
Cinematic adaptations of beloved literary tales are nothing new. Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina is no stranger to the adaptation process, and newcomer Silver Linings Playbook enters the romantic comedy game. NPR critic Bob Mondello has his review of both.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
