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With almost eight hours of showtime to get to know Carrie, this is easily the most well-developed, deep take on her since Sissy Spacek’s ’76 portrayal.
Telekinetic Chaos: Amazon Prime’s ‘Carrie’ Wonderfully Expands Upon the Stephen King Classic
With almost eight hours of showtime to get to know Carrie, this is easily the most well-developed, deep take on her since Sissy Spacek’s ’76 portrayal.
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While The Social Network was a stylish character examination of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, played then by Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Reckoning—with an older Zuckerberg now played by Jeremy Strong—wants to be an investigative journalism movie à la All the President’s Men.
Follow-Up Fail: Aaron Sorkin’s Second Facebook Movie Can’t Compare to the First
While The Social Network was a stylish character examination of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, played then by Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Reckoning—with an older Zuckerberg now played by Jeremy Strong—wants to be an investigative journalism movie à la All the President’s Men.
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You can create a solid Halloween watchlist using only A24 movies—which is what we’ve assembled this month.
Flicks For Halloween: Looking for Superior Scares? A24 Has All the Horror You Need
You can create a solid Halloween watchlist using only A24 movies—which is what we’ve assembled this month.
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Because of the famous film, comparisons are inevitable with a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The good news is, The Bent’s production does not disappoint.
Timeless Classic: The Bent’s ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ Offers Southern Family Drama at Its Best
Because of the famous film, comparisons are inevitable with a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The good news is, The Bent’s production does not disappoint.
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To celebrate 30 years of one of cable’s finest cartoons, composer Jim Lang, and his band the PS 118 All Stars, are hitting the road to perform the music of Hey Arnold! live.
The Lucky 13: Jim Lang, Composer of ‘Hey Arnold!,’ Performing With the PS118 All Stars on Oct. 26 at Pappy and Harriet’s
To celebrate 30 years of one of cable’s finest cartoons, composer Jim Lang, and his band the PS 118 All Stars, are hitting the road to perform the music of Hey Arnold! live!
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The Naked Yoga exhibition will be at the Stephen Richard Baumbach Gallery in Palm Springs from Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25.
How Bodies Relate: Michael Childers’ ‘Naked Yoga’ Exhibition Will Raise Funds for Yoga Teacher-Training Scholarships
The Naked Yoga exhibition will be at the Stephen Richard Baumbach Gallery in Palm Springs from Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Topics touched upon this week include beets, San Diego, shareholders, holographic simulations—and more!
The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Oct. 8, 2026!
Topics touched upon this week include beets, San Diego, shareholders, holographic simulations—and more!
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I took a bite of a waffle … and OMG. It was perfect: crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and delicious.
The Indy Endorsement: ‘Cluckin’ Hot and Sweet Waffles’ at Toast’d in PS
I took a bite of a waffle … and OMG. It was perfect: crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and delicious.
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Owner Jay Martin opened the doors of Up on the Sun several months ago, but he’s been in love with the desert for a decade.
Physical Music Mecca: A New Record Store in the High Desert Backs Up an Impressive Collection With Community Support
Owner Jay Martin opened the doors of Up on the Sun several months ago, but he’s been in love with the desert for a decade.
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The best wines for the desert's version of autumn have texture, spice and earthiness without excessive weight. They acknowledge the season without ignoring the thermometer.
Vine Social: Certain Wines Are Perfect for Fall in the Coachella Valley—and None of Them Contain Pumpkin Spice
The best wines for the desert's version of autumn have texture, spice and earthiness without excessive weight. They acknowledge the season without ignoring the thermometer.
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Funding to Medicaid, the health-insurance program for low-income individuals, people with disabilities and families, will be slashed by more than $900 billion over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office—the largest cut to Medicaid in the program’s history.
Coverage Crisis: As More of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Takes Effect, Hundreds of Thousands of Californians Are Starting to Lose Their Health Insurance
Funding to Medicaid, the health-insurance program for low-income individuals, people with disabilities and families, will be slashed by more than $900 billion over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office—the largest cut to Medicaid in the program’s history.
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We can’t say a lot without giving too much away. We can give you this little piece of info, though: This is one of the nastiest, loudest, angriest, meanest, craziest and, yes, truthful movies you will see this year—or any year.
Magnate Madness: Full of Twists and Craziness, ‘Digger’ Is Disturbing—but Definitely Worth Seeing
We can’t say a lot without giving too much away. We can give you this little piece of info, though: This is one of the nastiest, loudest, angriest, meanest, craziest and, yes, truthful movies you will see this year—or any year.
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The Beths are celebrating their 12-year catalogue with the By Request tour. As the title suggests, every show’s set will be determined by audience requests.
Return of The Beths: The New Zealand Psychedelic-Pop Rockers Head to the States on a Wildly Unique Tour
The Beths are celebrating their 12-year catalogue with the By Request tour. As the title suggests, every show’s set will be determined by audience requests.
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The double smash burger we had during our visit was so delicious, the hubby needed to return just a few days later to have another.
The Indy Endorsement: The Double Smash Burger at Mark’s Burgers
The double smash burger we had during our visit was so delicious, the hubby needed to return just a few days later to have another.
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A preview of the desert's October entertainment offerings, including & Juliet, Blues Traveler, Toots McApplesauce—and more!
The Venue Report, October 2026: 10,000 Maniacs, Chris Isaak, The Skivvies—and More!
A preview of the desert's October entertainment offerings, including & Juliet, Blues Traveler, Toots McApplesauce—and more!
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Topics broached this week include dogs, national security, influencers, breakfast cereal—and more!
The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Oct. 1, 2026!
Topics broached this week include dogs, national security, influencers, breakfast cereal—and more!
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A preview of the nighttime and early morning skies in October 2026.
October Astronomy: Just Three Planets Are Easily Visible This Month—but You Can See Others if You Know Where to Look
A preview of the nighttime and early morning skies in October 2026.
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Before his solo career, Derek Jordan Gregg’s high-energy pop-rock outfit the Hive Minds was the talk of the town—and nine years after the end of the Hive Minds, Gregg has formed Avant Garden.
Heavy Rock Vibe: A Well-Known Local Songwriter Starts Different Chapter With a New Band
Before his solo career, Derek Jordan Gregg’s high-energy pop-rock outfit the Hive Minds was the talk of the town—and nine years after the end of the Hive Minds, Gregg has formed Avant Garden.
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Robert Pattinson plays Hansen in a decidedly unflattering way: He’s a sociopath concerned only about the success of his show as his family life crumbles around him.
Creeps and Crazies: ‘Primetime’ Skewers ‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen
Robert Pattinson plays Hansen in a decidedly unflattering way: He’s a sociopath concerned only about the success of his show as his family life crumbles around him.
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An excursion in the Alaskan wilderness goes dreadfully awry when retired military man James Belmont (Brad Pitt) suffers a heart attack while piloting himself and Odin out of a storm.
Very Good Dog: In ‘Heart of the Beast,’ Brad Pitt Is Great—but His Canine Co-Star Is Even Better
An excursion in the Alaskan wilderness goes dreadfully awry when retired military man James Belmont (Brad Pitt) suffers a heart attack while piloting himself and Odin out of a storm.
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This style was originally brewed by the former Rheingold Brewery of Philadelphia in the 1960s, with marketing promoting the light lager as “diet beer.” Perhaps predictably, it failed.
Caesar Cervisia: Our Beer Scribe Visits the World of the Best-Selling Beers in the U.S.—Light Lagers
This style was originally brewed by the former Rheingold Brewery of Philadelphia in the 1960s, with marketing promoting the light lager as “diet beer.” Perhaps predictably, it failed.
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We recently asked three of the four candidates for Coachella mayor the same set of seven questions. (The fourth candidate didn't get back to us.)
Candidate Q&A: Four Candidates Hope to Become Coachella’s Mayor—and Help Move the City Past a Scandal
We recently asked three of the four candidates for Coachella mayor the same set of seven questions. (The fourth candidate didn't get back to us.)
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Topics addressed this week include fabulists, cocaine, khakis, legacy newspapers—and more!
The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Sept. 24, 2026!
Topics addressed this week include fabulists, cocaine, khakis, legacy newspapers—and more!
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In District 4, incumbent Evan Trubee, a local business owner, will face challenger Jonathon Polly, a geoscientist and auditor.
Candidate Q&A: Palm Desert’s District 4 Residents Have a Choice: Retain the City Council Incumbent, or Select a New Voice?
In District 4, incumbent Evan Trubee, a local business owner, will face challenger Jonathon Polly, a geoscientist and auditor.
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At the end of 2020, one of Stella Espinoza’s instructors at the Braille Institute asked her if she’d be interested in hosting a peer support group. She said yes; that group continues to meet every Monday.
Know Your Neighbors: Meet Indio Resident Stella Espinoza, Who Turned a Devastating Health Diagnosis Into a Way to Help Others
At the end of 2020, one of Stella Espinoza’s instructors at the Braille Institute asked her if she’d be interested in hosting a peer support group. She said yes; that group continues to meet every Monday.
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Hits like “I Miss the Misery” and “Love Bites (So Do I)” are forces of rock nature, and Halestorm is set to perform at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2, at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage.
The Lucky 13: Lzzy Hale, Lead Singer/Rhythm Guitarist of Halestorm, Performing at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage on Oct. 2
Hits like “I Miss the Misery” and “Love Bites (So Do I)” are forces of rock nature, and Halestorm is set to perform at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2, at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage.
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The Levitt AMP Twentynine Palms Music Series returns this fall, with live music offerings every Saturday from Sept. 26 through Oct. 24 at Freedom Plaza.
Great Music for the Masses: Thanks to a Grant, Twentynine Palms Is Leveling Up Public Concert Offerings
The Levitt AMP Twentynine Palms Music Series returns this fall, with live music offerings every Saturday from Sept. 26 through Oct. 24 at Freedom Plaza.
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With plenty of nods to the games—it feels like it was made by somebody who truly loves playing those games—Resident Evil is far and away the best video game movie yet. It’s also a great horror movie.
Hilarious and Horrific: ‘Weapons’ Director Zach Cregger Cements His Horror-Master Status With ‘Resident Evil’
With plenty of nods to the games—it feels like it was made by somebody who truly loves playing those games—Resident Evil is far and away the best video game movie yet. It’s also a great horror movie.
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Our latest roundup of restaurant news includes a big milestone for a Palm Springs institution; the return of J's Deli; and more!
Restaurant News Bites: Scoop Palm Springs Returns; Alice B. Says Goodbye; and More!
Our latest roundup of restaurant news includes a big milestone for a Palm Springs institution; the return of J's Deli; and more!
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Topics addressed this week include batteries, barbarism, firemen, horse meat—and more!
The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Sept. 17, 2026!
Topics addressed this week include batteries, barbarism, firemen, horse meat—and more!
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