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    Movie Review

    The new Ghostbusters is a bust, but don’t blame the female leads

    Alex Bentley
    Jul 14, 2016 | 2:00 pm
    The new Ghostbusters is a bust, but don’t blame the female leads
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    Leading up to its release, most of the discussion behind the Ghostbustersremake has been focused on the decision to go with an all-female main cast — Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones. Despite these women being four of the funniest comedians out there, a vocal minority insisted the movie would bomb merely because of their presence.

    So, it’s somewhat ironic that, indeed, the movie isn’t that good, but for reasons that have little to do with the fact that it stars women. Wiig and McCarthy lead the way as Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, two professors who previously collaborated on a book exploring the paranormal.

    When ghosts start popping up around New York City, Erin, Abby, and Abby’s kooky co-worker Jillian Holtzmann (McKinnon) are called upon to investigate. One call is made by Patty Tolan (Jones), a subway worker who soon joins the group to provide knowledge of the city, transportation, and, well, because the group needs a fourth person.

    The first, and ultimately largest, mistake writer/director Paul Feig and co-writer Katie Dippold make is hanging the film’s plot on a human villain, especially one as underwhelming as Rowan North (Neil Casey). A movie called Ghostbusters should always have its focus on the apparitions that the protagonists have to fight; anything else just undercuts the whole idea.

    Feig trying to turn the movie into a blockbuster compounds that mistake. The smartest course of action would have been to let the women let the funny fly, and have everything else complement that. Instead, the movie gradually becomes bigger and bigger, until it culminates in an incoherent, special effects-filled finale that buries any and all humor.

    There are also a slew of smaller issues that, combined with the bigger ones, make the film seem worse than it actually is. There are several jokes directly addressing the complaints about the all-female cast; these are meta-funny in the moment but come off as too defensive the more you think about them. Editing problems also plague the film, as multiple scenes are chopped up to the point of unintelligibility.

    The sad thing about the movie’s glitches is that they detract from what are good performances by the foursome. Wiig and McCarthy play to their well-established types, but in an effective manner. Anyone who watches Saturday Night Live knows McKinnon is best when she acts the craziest, and her wild-eyed performance is the best thing in the film. Jones, unfortunately, is mostly overshadowed, but she takes advantage of her few moments to shine.

    One character that should have been excised completely is Chris Hemsworth’s receptionist, Kevin. The stupid-but-handsome role is supposed to be a twist on the normally female part, but Hemsworth can’t pull it off. He ends up being a major distraction in a movie that already has way too many flaws.

    It’s disappointing that the failure of Ghostbusters will give ammunition to those claiming women can’t headline a film such as this. If the filmmakers’ ambitions had been a bit smaller, it would have given the women the showcase they deserve.

    Kristen Wiig and Bess Rous in Ghostbusters.

    Kristen Wiig and Bess Rous in Ghostbusters
      
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    Kristen Wiig and Bess Rous in Ghostbusters.
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    State Fair News

    State Fair of Texas unveils 100-plus musical acts performing for 2025

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jun 18, 2025 | 2:54 pm
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    The 2025 State Fair of Texas has unveiled the lineup of musical acts that will perform at this year's annual exposition, with headliners that include Joshua Ray Walker, Village People, Brian McKnight, and TLC.

    The lineup includes all genres – from country to R&B, Norteño to electro-pop – with more than 100 acts performing during all 24 days of the 2025 State Fair of Texas, from September 26-October 19, free to any fairgoer, at these three music venues:

    • The Chevrolet Main Stage is an outdoor venue with a huge festival-type stage and experience, as well as an ADA-compliant area for guests needing special assistance. Featuring headlining and regional acts, the Chevrolet Main Stage is located next to the Craft Pavilion, near the Hall of State.
    • The Bud Light Stage, near Cotton Bowl Stadium, will showcase local and regional talent and is steps away from the fried food stands.
    • The Bank of Texas Stage, located at the Grove on Nimitz, will feature a Friday night comedy series titled “Deep Fried Comedy,” along with live music throughout the week where you can sit back and unwind with a glass of wine or beer.

    State Fair SVP of Brand Experience Jason Hays says in a release that they spent months of planning and collaboration to compose a diverse and dynamic roster of artists that will promise "unforgettable performances, inspiring creativity, and a celebration of music in all its forms."

    The State Fair of Texas is continuing its partnerships with Romeo Entertainment Group, who are producing the Chevrolet Main Stage lineup; and with State Fair Records, the East Dallas-based label that programs and produces the Bud Light Stage and Bank of Texas Stage.

    The performers for the Chevrolet Main Stage are as follows:
    All shows are at 7:45 pm, unless otherwise noted.

    • Friday, September 26: Wade Bowen (Kaitlin Butts 2:30 pm)
    • Saturday, September 27: TLC 8:45 pm (Fat Daddy 4 pm)
    • Sunday, September 28: La Furia Del Bravo (La Reunion Norteña 4 pm)
    • Monday, September 29: Theo Lawrence
    • Tuesday, September 30: Kat Hasty
    • Wednesday, October 1: Metalachi
    • Thursday, October 2: Willow Avalon
    • Friday, October 3: Brian McKnight
    • Saturday, October 4: Dylan Gossett
    • Sunday, October 5: La Mafia
    • Monday, October 6: Joshua Ray Walker
    • Tuesday, October 7: Rosas Divinas
    • Wednesday, October 8: Back In Black
    • Thursday, October 9: Village People
    • Friday, October 10: The Band Perry
    • Saturday, October 11: Paul Wall (Cameron Allbright 12 pm)
    • Sunday, October 12: Cold War Kids
    • Monday, October 13: Kylie Morgan 3:30 pm
    • Tuesday, October 14: Brothers Doobie
    • Wednesday, October 15: Madam Radar
    • Thursday, October 16: Straight Tequila Night
    • Friday, October 17: Yola
    • Saturday, October 18: Hawthorne Heights (Hoobastank 2:30 pm)
    • Sunday, October 19: Louie the Singer

    The full lineup of acts can be found on the State Fair of Texas website.

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