Go float a box

The Cardboard Boat Regatta at Hunter is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Tominac Fitness Center's indoor pool.

A small film with a big story

We've been examining Best Picture nominees as we ramp up to the 85th Academy Awards ceremony Feb. 24. Today, let's take a closer look at "Beasts of the Southern Wild."

At the movies Feb. 15-21

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 Mama (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1:20, 3:45, 9:30 Mon.-Thurs. 3:45, 9:30 Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (R) Fri.-Sun. 12:40, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 Mon.-Thurs. 5:15, 7:30 Mon.-Thurs. 9:45 Warm Bodies (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40 Mon.-Thurs. 5, 7:20, 9:40 Identity Thief (R) Fri.-Sun. 1:10, 4:10, 7, 9:35 Mon.-Thurs. 4:10, 7, 9:35 Side Effects (R) Fri.-Sun. 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Mon.-Thurs. 5, 7:30, 10 Escape ...

Dry-stone mason featured in series

SAVANNAH - Neil Rippingale, training manager from the Dry Stone Conservancy in Lexington, Ky., will be featured Feb. 18-23 in Savannah Technical College's Historic Preservation Visiting Artisan series.

Comedy night at Rocky's

There'll be plenty of laughs on Open Mic Comedy Night at Rocky's Zone from 7-10 p.m. Friday.

'Our Town' coming to Ritz in Brunswick

Golden Isles Arts & Humanities will offer a theatrical presentation for The Big Read 2013, a production of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Our Town." The show will run Feb. 22-through March 3 at the Historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick. It features a cast of local actors.

'Les Miserables' barely keeps head above water

The blockbusters of the Christmas movie season were "Django Unchained" and "Les Miserables." Both now are Oscar contenders for best picture.

At the movies Feb. 8-14

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 Hyde Park on Hudson (R) Fri. 5:40, 7:50, 10 Mon.-Thurs. 5:40, 7:50, 10 Zero Dark Thirty (R) Fri. 4:30, 8:30 Mon.-Thurs. 4:30, 8:30 Mama (PG-13) Fri. 4, 6:55, 9:30 Mon.-Thurs. 4, 6:55, 9:30 Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (R) Fri. 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 Mon.-Thurs. 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 Parker (R) Fri. 4:20, 7:15, 9:55 Mon.-Thurs. 4:20, 7:15, 9:55 Bullet to the Head (R) Fri. 5:25, 7:45, 10:05 ...

Good parts of 'Gangster Squad' don't make a better whole

"Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters" was the No.1 movie in America last weekend. The first time I heard Jeremy Renner shouting "Gretel!!!" in the trailer, I was like, "No. No thanks." I already knew the film was a bad idea, but that just confirmed it.

At the movies Feb. 1-7

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 Hyde Park on Hudson (R) Fri. 5:40, 7:50, 10 Sat.,Sun. 1:15, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50, 10 Mon.-Thurs. 5:40, 7:50, 10 Zero Dark Thirty (R) Fri. 4:30, 8:30 Sat.,Sun. 1, 4:30, 8:30 Mon.-Thurs. 4:30, 8:30 Django Unchained (R) Fri. 5, 9 Sat.,Sun. 1:10, 5, 9 Mon.-Thurs. 5, 9 Mama (PG-13) Fri. 4, 6:55, 9:30 Sat.,Sun. 1:30, 4, 6:55, 9:30 Mon.-Thurs. 4, 6:55, 9:30 Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters ...

Horoscopes for week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Jan. 20 to Feb. 18: Good news: Your skillful handling of a recent matter has won admiration from someone who could be influential in any upcoming decisions involving you.

Performance festival at Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern University will host the Patti Pace Performance Festival on Feb. 1-2 in Statesboro.

Recreation centers changing hours

Hours at Corkan Family Recreation Area facilities will change starting Friday. The changes affect Stewart Lanes Bowling Center, Corkan Family Fun Center, Cypress Creek Adventure Golf, "The Springs" Water Spray Park and Cypress Sam's Tree House, which is closed for roof repairs). The new hours are posted at each facility. For more information, call 767-4273. BOSS speed dating Try speed dating and make friends at the Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers speed dating meet ...

'Zero Dark Thirty' tells riveting story

This year has a very interesting Oscar race. There are nine Best Picture nominees to choose from, and picking the best one seems daunting.

At the movies Jan. 25-31

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 3D (R) Fri. 1, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40 Parker (R) Fri. 1:15, 4, 7, 9:40 Broken City (R) Fri. 1:25, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 The Last Stand (R) Fri. 1:30, 4:45, 7:30, 10 Mama (PG-13) Fri. 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:05 Gangster Squad (R) Fri. 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 A Haunted House (R) Fri. 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10 Zero Dark Thirty (R) Fri. ...

Horoscopes for week of May 22-28

May 21 to June 20: A sense of uncertainty could be a good reason to change your position on an important matter. Someone close might try to talk you out of it, but it's your decision to make.

Post's outdoor pools opening

'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right

"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.

'Barefoot in the Park' May 17-19

The Liberty Theatre Company will perform Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" at 7 nightly May 17-18 and at 2 p.m. May 19 at the Dorchester Village Civic Center. Doors open a half-hour before showtime.

'Iron Man 3' gets blockerbuster season off right

"Iron Man 3" currently is the No. 1 film in the world. You had to be a superhero this past week just to find a showing that wasn't sold out.