Independence Day is Saturday, so to get in the spirit, here are five of the most patriotic films,
Independence Day is Saturday, so to get in the spirit, here are five of the most patriotic films, according to the Hollywood Reporter:
v “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939): Jimmy Stewart stars as Jefferson Smith, who is selected to replace a deceased senator, and naively battles against Washington corruption and big business.
v “Yankee Doodle Dandy” (1942): A biographical musical about the great American musician George M. Cohan that celebrates his best compositions. James Cagney stars as Cohan.
v “Patton” (1970): An unapologetic love letter to Gen. George S. Patton, war and American dominance.
v “1776” (1972): The founding fathers sing their way through the signing of the Declaration of Independence in this film adapted from the Broadway musical.
v “Rocky IV” (1985): Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) faces off against the imposing Soviet muscleman Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren).
“MasterChef” (8 p.m., Fox): The contestants pat each other on the back for appearing on the 100th episode. And then they all launder their shirts to get out the creme franche stains.
“Extant” (10 p.m., CBS): The futuristic thriller “Extant” returns for Season 2, as Molly (Halle Berry) continues the search for her missing space baby. Jeffrey Dean Morgan and David Morrissey join the cast.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Circus camp kids set performances
YOUNGSTOWN
The Jewish Community Center’s Circus of the Kids will give a performance at 2 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday at the JCC gymnasium, 505 Gypsy Lane. Admission is $12.
‘Fiddler’ revival reveals cast leads
NEW YORK
Jessica Hecht and Adam Kantor have been cast opposite Broadway’s next Tevye.
Producers of the upcoming revival of “Fiddler on the Roof” said Tuesday that Tony Award nominee Hecht will play Tevye’s wife, Golde, and Kantor will play a prospective husband to his oldest daughter.
The new revival will star Danny Burstein. It will be directed by Tony Award-nominee Bartlett Sher, who directed Burstein in the revivals of “Golden Boy” and “South Pacific.” It features lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, music by Jerry Bock and a story by Joseph Stein.
Hecht’s other Broadway credits include “The Assembled Parties” and “A View From the Bridge.” Kantor was in “Rent” and “Next to Normal.”
Performances begin Nov. 12 at The Broadway Theatre. Tickets are on sale now.
Bavarian Fun Fest at Quaker Steak
Sharon, PA.
Quaker Steak & Lube is bringing the Bavarian Fun Fest back Aug. 6-9.
This festival will include live music, entertainment, food and fun for all ages celebrating the traditions of Bavaria and central Europe. This will be the 20th Bavarian Fun Fest since the first event in 1975.
Quaker Steak & Lube is at 101 Chestnut St., downtown. For information, go to thelube.com.
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