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Sundance: The "Too Many Cooks" auteur appears to have finally received a budget worthy of his talents, and he makes full use of it by playing his greatest hits on a multiplex-worthy scale. His new ...

"Buddy" by Casper Kelly, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute (photo by Worry Well Productions) In 2014, filmmaker Casper Kelly unleashed the ...

After seven years of Detroit-style pizza in west Michigan, Buddy’s Pizza is permanently closing its Grand Rapids location. The restaurant at 4061 28th St. SE in Grand Rapids will close at 10 p.m. on ...

Fancy escaping to a remote Greek island with free accommodation? A dream opportunity has emerged for cat lovers who have some time to spare and truly want to make a difference. The snug island of ...