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A high-roller remake of Vegas caper Ocean's Eleven with Julia Roberts and George Clooney -- and St. Petersburg's Derby Lane in a cameo -- kicks of the season's full deck of film options |
Cover story
The next sure things
As award nominations near, studios finally show their hands. Here are ten upcoming movies worth gambling on.
Film
'Ocean's' remake deals a losing hand
With a skimpy story and less than sparkling dialogue, Steven Soderbergh's movie hopes to get by on the charm of its cast. Another pack did it better in 1960.
Family Movie Guide
The Family Movie Guide should be used along with the Motion Picture Association of America rating system for selecting movies suitable for children.
Top five movies and upcoming releases
TOP 5
Video
Lot of romance, but little history
New releases
Upcoming video/DVD releases and rankings
Upcoming
Pop
Team Pop Trivia
This week's winner: Kim Salter of St. Petersburg knew that Butch Vig, hotshot music producer and the guy who twiddled the knobs for Nirvana's Nevermind, plays the drums behind Shirley Manson in Garbage.
Pop: Hot Ticket
Tampa on Stuart's busy schedule
Get Away
Parades you can't pass up
Not only clowns, bands and Santa will be on hand: When the parade passes by, enjoy the many crafts fairs, hayrides and foods that are additional parts of the fun.
Get Away: Down the road
Events to watch for; details in future editions of Weekend.
Art
Portraits of courage
Photographs and stories of Holocaust survivors who live in Florida are featured in a new exhibit.
Art: Hot Ticket
Have an art weekend
Dine
More fun than flavor
The portions are huge at the Cheesecake Factory, but the taste isn't always worth the wait.
Side Dish
NEW IN TOWN
Nite Out
Nite Out: Hot Ticket
Busy comedian finds time for Tampa
Stage
Stage: Down the road
Folly -- Aubrey Hampton's 'Tis the Season to Do Folly runs Dec. 13-30 at Gorilla Theatre. $19 and $22.
Stage: Hot Ticket
One-man Christmas show
Shop
Have a classic Christmas
Nostalgia is always good for reassurance and a smile. These holiday classics will bring joy to anyone who gets to unwrap them.
Shop: Briefs
UNICEF BARGAINS: Reasonably priced holiday gifts, greeting cards, calendars and wrapping paper are available through the United Nations Children's Fund to benefit children throughout the world. www.unicefusa.org.
