Entertainment

Saulnier: Oscar nominees top recent video releases

Here are some recent DVD releases, all films I haven't previously reviewed:

• Feb. 1, 2012

Soundoff: Ithaca Underground looks to the future

By Jim Catalano

• Feb. 1, 2012

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad getting back to their roots

The five members of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad have lived up to their band name in the more than 700 shows they've performed since the 2006 release of their debut album, "Slow Down." Their bass-heavy reggae grooves have earned the band a wide following, with appearances at a variety of festivals (including GrassRoots) around the country.

• Feb. 1, 2012

Globetrotters go to extremes

The Harlem Globetrotters, the legendary team of barnstorming basketball tricksters, will make another visit to Elmira's First Arena on Monday. This year, the Globetrotters offer a squad made up of favorite veteran performers and some new stars, including a man billed as the world's tallest professional basketball player.

• Feb. 1, 2012

Mandell to perform at Clemens Center

Comedian and television personality Howie Mandell will perform his stand-up act Wednesday night at the Clemens Center in Elmira.

• Feb. 1, 2012

Revamped Yardbirds tap into '60s vibe

For rock fans, the Yardbirds will always remain the mid-'60s band that launched three legendary British blues guitarists: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. They also produced such touchstones as "For Your Love," "Over Under Sideways Down" and "Heart Full of Soul."

• Feb. 1, 2012

CINEMAPOLIS: Feb. 2-8

• Feb. 1, 2012

CORNELL CINEMA: Feb. 2-9

Listings for Feb. 2-9

• Feb. 1, 2012

Hear authors' unfinished work

Ithaca — Local authors will read from their unfinished work at 4 p.m. Sunday as part of Buffalo Street Books' Works in Progress series.

• Jan. 27, 2012

Book gives history of consumer debt

Ithaca — Economic historian Louis Hyman will read from and sign copies of his book, "Borrow: The American Way of Debt," at 7 p.m. Thursday at Buffalo Street Books.

• Jan. 27, 2012

1970s focus of CU prof's book

Ithaca — A book on the cultural and political history of the 1970s will be the next featured discussion in "Chats in the Stacks," starting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Catherwood Library on the Cornell University campus.

• Jan. 27, 2012

'Genius' and jazz legend open Cornell Concert Series

The first installment of the Cornell Concert Series' 2012 season, which takes place at 8 p.m. Saturday, will feature a rare meeting of gifted performers — a "genius" and a jazz legend.

• Jan. 25, 2012

Bluegrass to bloom at weekend festival

The Winter Village Bluegrass Festival returns this weekend, bringing three days of concerts, workshops and jamming to Ithaca.

• Jan. 25, 2012

Review: 'Call Me Waldo' is charming and energetic

A new year ought to herald change, even if it means turning things upside down. And that's just what the first two theater shows of this season celebrate — questioning the old and embracing the new.

• Jan. 25, 2012

Soundoff: Rubblebucket returns with raucous grooves

By Jim Catalano

• Jan. 25, 2012

Yampolsky, guests to perform 3 concerts at Cornell

Thanks to Cornell University pianist Miri Yampolsky, chamber music lovers can enjoy three special concerts featuring music she performs with violinist Carmit Zori and cellist Hillel Zori, who are sister and brother, respectively.

• Jan. 25, 2012

Wine on Ice sets up a cool weekend

Wine on Ice, the annual festival of Finger Lakes Wines at First Arena in Elmira, opens Friday for the first of three sessions.

• Jan. 25, 2012

Saulnier: In 'The Artist,' silence speaks volumes

You'd think that a silent film would be less engrossing than one with sound — that the lack of speech and ambient sound, not to mention the interstitial screens bearing written dialogue, would make it harder for the viewer to be pulled in. Think again.

• Jan. 25, 2012

Cornell celebrates the Lumière brothers

Three Cornell University institutions will join forces to celebrate the work of the Lumière Brothers during special events to be held in February.

• Jan. 25, 2012

Box of letters turned into story of Civil War soldier

Three years ago, Katherine Aldridge came across a box of old letters in a barn that sits on her family's 130-acre farm in Alpine. Her family had owned the farm for five years prior, but the letters sat there — silent — waiting for someone to open up history.

• Jan. 25, 2012

Damiani Wine Cellars to fete artist

An artist's reception, a chocolate and jewelry event and a Syrah tasting and party are planned over the next month at Damiani Wine Cellars.

• Jan. 25, 2012

CINEMAPOLIS: Jan. 26-Feb. 1

On the eve of World War I, Zurich and Vienna are the setting for a dark tale of sexual and intellectual discovery. Drawn from true-life events, director David Cronenberg takes a glimpse into the turbulent relationships between fledgling psychiatrist Carl Jung, his mentor Sigmund Freud and Sabina Spielrein, the troubled but beautiful young woman who comes between them. Into the mix comes Otto Gross, a debauched patient who is determined to push the boundaries.

• Jan. 25, 2012