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[Nerdspresso] Oak Street Finds Adventure at the Corner of Spielberg and Bradbury

This flick plays like Steven Spielberg directed a script by Ray Bradbury and Edgar Rice Burroughs in 1982.

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[Nerdspresso] Spider-Man Grows Up But Keeps His Sense of Fun

This movie jettisons the tricked-out nanotech suit from the previous sequels in favor of homemade togs, which creates a more authentic vibe.

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[Nerdspresso] My Son Studied The Odyssey. I Bought the Twizzlers.

We settled into our seats, and he agreed to act as my Sherpa on this cinematic expedition. But it’s not like I came in cold. The story’s influence on storytelling is hard to miss. In many ways, “The Odyssey” is the granddaddy of all adventures.

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[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 22: The Podyssey

It's Nerdspresso, Phase II! In the 22nd episode, we're talking about Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the epic mythological tale starring Matt Damon.

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[Nerdspresso] How I Learned to Forgive the Cast of St. Elmo's Fire

Now some would say it was naive, even foolish, to compare my life to what I saw on the big screen. Well, I don’t hang out with the people who say those things.

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[Editor Review] The Odyssey - Wes Platt

I enjoyed this for what it was - not a deep-dive into a well-known Greek myth, but an exploration of the costs of war and the perils of toxic masculinity. An epic deconstruction of dude culture and what happens when a man recognizes the consequences of his rage.

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Ready for a Book Harvest Celebration?

Durham Central Park hosts the nonprofits Summer Block Party from 3 to 6 p.m. today.

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[Nerdspresso] Sam Neill, Master of Understatement, Made Every Role Feel Human

From thoughtful heroes to quietly terrifying villains, the New Zealand actor brought empathy, integrity, and wry humor to every genre he touched.

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[Reader Review] Toy Story 5 - William P.

What William didn't like: "Taylor Swift end credit TD song, not enough Slinky Dog or Mr. Potato Head, and zero Army men."

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It's 7-11 Day! (Time to Get a Slurpee?)

You can drive to Cary or Morrisville to find a free frosty treat waiting for you!

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[Nerdspresso] Jaws 2 Chomps Cheesily with a Righteous '70s Attitude

Maybe there are a few familiar characters, but mostly it’s just similar scenarios and the bold assumption that you’ll drop some coin for more of the same. You’ve been lured by movie magic, brand loyalty, and consecutive numbers.

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Happy Independence Day, SoDu!

Land of the free, home of the brave, and neighborhoods of the better informed. Thanks for reading Southpoint Access!

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