July 2024

At the movies: Longlegs Is A Cinematic Nightmare Well Worth Experiencing

Longlegs begins with bright white snow. It's a winter morning and a young girl has gone out to play in the frigid weather. This incredibly unnerving Osgood Perkins directorial effort is an extremely bleak exercise. However, unlike other horror movie attempts at "darkness", Perkins doesn't suffocate every image in minimal light and shaky-cam. Instead, Longlegs ingratiates viewers to its uniquely ominous vibes all that snow on the ground and reasonably bright lighting. Even here, evil emerges. That young girl's time outside is upended by the arrival of a mysterious adult man. The on-screen color palette and lighting suggest it's just a normal winter day. It's not.

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Sherman Library book sale slated

With the Texas sun continuing to broil everything under it, one of the best places to seek refuge is a nice shady spot with a good book. Whether that shade be inside under the air conditioner or under a nice umbrella by the pool, The Friends of the Sherman Public Library has a great way to get that next great read without breaking the bank.

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Watch your speeds: TxDOT construction continues

"These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues," the release said. "Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems."

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