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Red and white, soul and blues

12:32 PM Wed, Jul 02, 2008 |
David Krough

It's been a surprisingly busy news week here, considering the holiday that usually everybody takes off early for to go relax - but what a TON of great happenings this Fourth!

One of the coolest things I've ever done was cover the Olympic Trials under way in Eugene this week. Oregonians pad the ranks for team USA this year, check it out, it'll be a great way to celebrate the holiday t...



In theaters - American Gangster packs an old-school punch

1:24 PM Fri, Nov 02, 2007 |
David Krough

Reviewed by Ellen Kimball

November 2, 2007

Seven years in the making, the movie "American Gangster" is a carefully crafted accomplishment from director Ridley Scott and co-producer Brian Grazer. The film is based on the true story of a 1970's Harlem crime lord whose exploits made him something of a cult figure.

"American Gangster" may not be for everyone, but fans of past gangster classics - as well as those who liked H...