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[Nerdspresso] Honey Don't Forget the Coherent Story?

Margaret Qualley blazes through Ethan Coen’s sun-baked noir with wit and swagger, but flashy style and clever chatter can’t hide a plot that fizzles on reveal.

The Gourmand Next Door

[Gourmand Next Door] When Left To Their Own Devices

This flat gravelly land is well-suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, that powerhouse of a grape. The gravel helps to retain and reflect heat into the grape helping it ripen in a climate that is not super warm.

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[Nerdspresso] The Lost Boys Sunk Their Teeth Into My Heart

Long before Twilight came along, this flick took a bite out of the zeitgeist with its brooding bloodsuckers.

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[Commentary] Why North Carolina's Governor Can't Veto a Redistricting Bill

North Carolina’s GOP leaders are rushing a mid-decade redraw ahead of the 2026 midterms - while the governor’s hands are tied by a 1990s deal that exempted redistricting from veto power.

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[SoDu Showcase] Oct. 3, 2025 - Right Left Wrong

Durham’s early voting turnout is just 3.7% with the primary days away. Plus: B-movie cult gem Alligator and what's up in South Durham.

Nerdspresso

[Nerdspresso] Alligator: The Glorious B-Movie That Lurks Beneath Jaws

Alligator (1980) is a gloriously goofy Jaws rip-off with brains, bites, and B-movie brilliance. Now streaming - don’t sleep on this sewer beast!

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[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 26, 2025 - Bankin' Off the Northeast Wind

Remembering Robert Redford and counting blessings in Harper's Home.

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[Nerdspresso] All Our Moms Loved Robert Redford

"For different reasons, obviously, my folks were huge Robert Redford fans. My dad enjoyed his westerns and comedies while my mom dug the love stories. Redford’s facial hair was usually a deciding factor for parental viewing."

Raising Durham

[Raising Durham] Sweater Weather

I’m not talking about the polite and quiet gratitude that fits perfectly on a thank-you card. In our house, we experience and celebrate gratitude that feels like heart-bursting joy. 

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[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 19, 2025 - Compass When You're Lost

Congratulations to Hope Valley Elementary School on a successful independent fundraiser!

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[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 12, 2025 - Mind Is Like A Compass

Got thoughts? Share them! I'm eager to hear what's on your mind about life in South Durham.

Nerdspresso

[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 14: It's Nerding Time

In the 14th episode, we're talking about the new Fantastic Four: First Steps movie directed by Matt Shakman!