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The Dark Knight
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Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman
Director: Christopher Nolan
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of violence and some menace)
Release Date: July 18, 2008
Plot: "The Dark Knight" reunites director Christopher Nolan with star Christian Bale, who returns to continue Batman's war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker (Heath Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.
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Mad Hatter Day
Mad Hatter Day is a day to do and say things that are usually considered absurd, but actually are very logical; and to avoid things that are considered normal, but are actually quite ludicrous. Kinda confusing, so today it should make perfect sense. Celebrate this mad holiday by doing…pretty much whatever you want. Things to do »
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- Collages by Jane Bickford at ArtStreet
- The Dan Rivers Acoustic Open Mic Show at Bargos Grill
- Visions of Experience III: The Art of Lifelong Learning at ArtStreet
Sinclair Community College
- Open Musician Blues Jam hosted by Brownstreet Breakdown at J-Alans
- Open stage night at Canal Street
- Karaoke at Aquarius
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Get in the Halloween spirit with a ghost hunt or a haunted house tour [things to do]
Perhaps you've heard stories from Room No. 4 at the Hammel House in downtown Waynesville — the site of a gruesome 19th-century murder. Or maybe you've heard tales from the Friends (Quaker) Meeting House. A candlelight flickers in the window, perhaps signaling long-dead conductors on the Underground Railroad. With more than 30 haunted houses, Chris Woodyard of Beavercreek, author of the "Haunted Ohio" book series, says Waynesville is easily the "most haunted town in Ohio." Call and schedule a haunted tour, and maybe you'll spot some ghosts. More »
What's happening this week
- Rarely seen Andy Warhol photos, gifted to the Wright State University Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries
- Shwayze at Wallaby's Night
- Attack of the B Movies at Cinema de Lux
- ActiveDayton Party Crashers hit Land of Illusion at Middletown Haunted
- Halloween Haunt at Kings Island
- Nightmare on Valley Street
- Land of Illusion
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What's happening this week
- Rarely seen Andy Warhol photos, gifted to the Wright State University Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries
- Shwayze at Wallaby's Night
- Attack of the B Movies at Cinema de Lux
- ActiveDayton Party Crashers hit Land of Illusion at Middletown Haunted
- Halloween Haunt at Kings Island
- Nightmare on Valley Street
- Land of Illusion
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'Body of Lies'[movies]
Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, deception and explosions … as if you need further plot explanation: A CIA operative hatches a dangerous plan to catch the leader of a terrorist organization, but conflicts with his two closest allies may cost him his life. More »
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The Melting Pot in Washington Twp. [review]
Whether you're looking for a new spot for a date, a night out with the girls or whatever, The Melting Pot offers delicious fondue fun for everyone at its first area location in Washington Twp. The Melting Pot's fondue dining concept is certainly distinctive. Here, the diners are the chefs. For chocolate enthusiasts — and my sense is, there are many of you — dessert here is a gooey slice of heaven. More »
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Black History Month: Natural Hair
Natural hair styles were worn by blacks in the 1960s and 70s as a means to express political activism and cultural pride. But do natural hair styles worn by men and women today still have such meaning? Produced by: Meghan Crosby,Chris Griffith
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