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‘Risen’ offers fresh take on the last days of Jesus

‘Risen’ offers fresh take on the last days of Jesus

Kara Bettis

There's no doubt that the latest film about the life and last days of Jesus could be one of the most accurate and well-done since Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" hit the big screen in 2004, though it might be surprising if "Risen" creates the same splash as "The Passion" or "Son of God," which swept box office numbers in 2014.

The Columbia Pictures PG-13-rated release debuts Friday – an awkward timing leading up to the Easter holiday. It possesses a quality that can likely be attributed to directing by Kevin Reynolds (who directed "Hatfields & McCoys" and "Fandango"), the talented acting of Joseph Fiennes (known for playing William Shakespeare in "Shakespeare in Love") and Tom Felton (known for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" film series), and the unusual narrative approach to a well-known story.

Justice Scalia’s life, character inspired opera
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Justice Scalia’s life, character inspired opera

Lizzie Short

The death of Justice Antonin Scalia last weekend marked the end of an era and left a gaping hole on the United Sates Supreme Court. The Justice, who was well known for his intellect and acerbic wit, served as a role model and mentor to a generation of conservative lawyers.

But few suspect that he was also a playwright's muse.

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