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Jack Garner, legendary film critic and institution in Rochester arts world, dies at 75 – Democrat & Chronicle
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Jack Garner, legendary film critic and institution in Rochester arts world, dies at 75 – Democrat & Chronicle

Rochester resident Jack Garner, who for decades served as the Gannett News Services film critic, died Sunday at the age of 75. Known for reviews that brought both a critic's eye and a movie lover's tastes, Mr. Garner was a fixture in Rochester's art circles for decades. A jazz aficionado, he often introduced some of the annual Jazz Festival's top acts. A trustee at the Eastman Museum, he was the second recipient of the museum's prestigious George Eastman Medal of Honor. He also was very hard to miss in a crowd — standing 6-foot-9. His laugh, and he laughed often, resounded as if it had a life of its own. "The glass was always half full with him," his wife, Bonnie, said Sunday. "It was never half empty." She and Mr. Garner would have celebrated their 50th anniversary next month. A couple t...
Jack Garner, legendary film critic and institution in Rochester arts world, dies at 75 – Democrat & Chronicle
Lifestyle & Arts

Jack Garner, legendary film critic and institution in Rochester arts world, dies at 75 – Democrat & Chronicle

Rochester resident Jack Garner, who for decades served as the Gannett News Services film critic, died Sunday at the age of 75. Known for reviews that brought both a critic's eye and a movie lover's tastes, Mr. Garner was a fixture in Rochester's art circles for decades. A jazz aficionado, he often introduced some of the annual Jazz Festival's top acts. A trustee at the Eastman Museum, he was the second recipient of the museum's prestigious George Eastman Medal of Honor. He also was very hard to miss in a crowd — standing 6-foot-9. His laugh, and he laughed often, resounded as if it had a life of its own. "The glass was always half full with him," his wife, Bonnie, said Sunday. "It was never half empty." She and Mr. Garner would have celebrated their 50th anniversary next month. A couple t...
Jack Garner, legendary film critic and institution in Rochester arts world, dies at 75 – Democrat & Chronicle
Lifestyle & Arts

Jack Garner, legendary film critic and institution in Rochester arts world, dies at 75 – Democrat & Chronicle

Rochester resident Jack Garner, who for decades served as the Gannett News Services film critic, died Sunday at the age of 75. Known for reviews that brought both a critic's eye and a movie lover's tastes, Mr. Garner was a fixture in Rochester's art circles for decades. A jazz aficionado, he often introduced some of the annual Jazz Festival's top acts. A trustee at the Eastman Museum, he was the second recipient of the museum's prestigious George Eastman Medal of Honor. He also was very hard to miss in a crowd — standing 6-foot-9. His laugh, and he laughed often, resounded as if it had a life of its own. "The glass was always half full with him," his wife, Bonnie, said Sunday. "It was never half empty." She and Mr. Garner would have celebrated their 50th anniversary next month. A couple t...
Judi Dench Reveals How Making Tik Tok Videos Saved Her Life – Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Judi Dench Reveals How Making Tik Tok Videos Saved Her Life – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Known for her critically acclaimed and award-winning performances in films like Shakespeare In Love and Philomena, Judi Dench is a certified Hollywood legend. But amidst COVID-19 lockdown orders, the 85-year-old has become a viral Tik Tok star, she recently revealed how the social media platform saved her life.  Judi Dench | Samir Hussein/Getty ImagesJudi Dench’s career is filled with accomplishment For nearly 70 years, Dench has been wowing audiences with her immense talent. The English actor started her career in theater, and then went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company.  After working on stage for nearly 20 years, she turned to TV and film and started securing roles in major projects.  After winning BAFTAs for her performances in A Room With A View and ...
Who Are the Stars of Netflixs Baby-Sitters Club? – Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Who Are the Stars of Netflixs Baby-Sitters Club? – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

The Baby-Sitters Club is currently one of the top trending shows on Netflix. Premiering on July 3, 2020, it is based on the popular book series by Ann M. Martin as well as a reboot of the 1990 TV show adaptation. (L-R) Momona Tamada, Shay Rudolph, Xochitl Gomez, Malia Baker, and Sophie Grace | NetflixLike many reboots nowadays, Netflix’s Baby-Sitters Club is introducing fans to a more diverse cast as well as story lines that fit in with today’s social climate. If you are curious about the young girls who are now the face of this remarkable franchise, read on below to learn more about the stars of the new 2020 series. Sophie Grace as Kristy Thomas Actress Sophie Grace plays Kristy Thomas, the president and creator of the Baby-Sitters Club. Sophie Grace is 14...
Khloe Kardashian Celebrates Fourth of July at Tristan Thompsons House – E! NEWS
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Khloe Kardashian Celebrates Fourth of July at Tristan Thompsons House – E! NEWS

She added, "Basically my daily thoughts about 2020. But for real... wtf lol people just be talking." A separate source told E! News, that they are not engaged but have enjoyed each other's company during quarantine together. "Khloe seems very happy with where things are right now. He seems committed and has made changes," the insider said. "Obviously Khloe is hesitant and is taking it very slow. The time they have had together during quarantine has been very special and meaningful." "Khloe realizes when Tristan goes back to playing basketball and on the road, everything will change," the insider continued. "She isn't getting ahead of herself and she is just enjoying having him around right now and all of the family time they have had together with True The duo, who shares two-year-old dau...
Jack Garner, legendary film critic and institution in Rochester arts world, dies at 75 – Democrat & Chronicle
Lifestyle & Arts

Jack Garner, legendary film critic and institution in Rochester arts world, dies at 75 – Democrat & Chronicle

Rochester resident Jack Garner, who for decades served as the Gannett News Services film critic, died Sunday at the age of 75. Known for reviews that brought both a critic's eye and a movie lover's tastes, Mr. Garner was a fixture in Rochester's art circles for decades. A jazz aficionado, he often introduced some of the annual Jazz Festival's top acts. A trustee at the Eastman Museum, he was the second recipient of the museum's prestigious George Eastman Medal of Honor. He also was very hard to miss in a crowd — standing 6-foot-9. His laugh, and he laughed often, resounded as if it had a life of its own. "The glass was always half full with him," his wife, Bonnie, said Sunday. "It was never half empty." She and Mr. Garner would have celebrated their 50th anniversary next month. A couple t...
City in Chinas Inner Mongolia warns after suspected bubonic plague case – CNBC
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City in Chinas Inner Mongolia warns after suspected bubonic plague case – CNBC

Authorities in a city in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia issued a warning on Sunday, one day after a hospital reported a case of suspected bubonic plague. The health committee of the city of Bayan Nur issued the third-level alert, the second lowest in a four-level system. The alert forbids the hunting and eating of animals that could carry plague and asks the public to report any suspected cases of plague or fever with no clear causes, and to report any sick or dead marmots. Sunday's warning follows four reported cases of plague in people from Inner Mongolia last November, including two of pneumonic plague, a deadlier variant of plague. The bubonic plague, known as the "Black Death" in the Middle Ages, is a highly infectious and often fatal disease that is spread most...
Dogs could help toddlers learn social-emotional skills – CNN
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Dogs could help toddlers learn social-emotional skills – CNN

And during a pandemic when parents are especially crunched for time, it's even harder to ensure that happens. But one solution could be lying right at your feet, said a study published Sunday in the journal Pediatric Research. Owning, walking and playing with a family dog could encourage your toddler's social and emotional development. In fact, toddlers from dog-owning families who participated in the study were 30% less likely to have conduct and peer problems in comparison to preschoolers from families who didn't own dogs, the researchers found. Even at this age, toddlers could indeed benefit from interacting with a pet while supervised. "Regular physical activity plays an important role during early childhood, contributing to young children's development and decreasing thei...