Bone Thugs N Harmony Documentary to Screen at CIFF on Saturday
A few years ago, filmmaker Tim Newfang had been working on a documentary sport series when he decided he wanted a change of pace. In a brainstorming session with producer Tanner Beard, he thought it’d be challenging to make a film about a hip-hop group. “So many music-based documentaries have been made, especially about hip-hop…
Eastern European Pop-Up ‘Spring Zakuski’ to Take Over Ushabu on April 10 and 11
A zakuski spread can be as simple as a platter of bread, pickles and creamed herring or as lavish as a wide tin of the best Beluga caviar, but it always contains copious amounts of crisp, cold vodka. Both Ushabu chef de cuisine Oleh Holowatyj and South Side chef Natasha Pogrebinsky are Ukrainian, and they…
MC5 Anniversary Tour Coming to House of Blues in September
A founding member of the proto-punk act the MC5, guitarist Wayne Kramer worked so assiduously for racial and economic equality during the Vietnam War, he became a target of the FBI’s counter-intelligence program. The MC5 left behind a lasting legacy of politically motivated music. Released 50 years ago, its debut, Kick Out the Jams, holds…
Turning 18 on or Before Nov. 6th in Ohio? You Can Register for and Vote in the May 8th Primaries for Candidates
The momentum that followed the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas from the youngest of millennials was truly awe-inspiring. Many teens upset with the status quo have felt helpless considering many are barely old enough to drive a car, let alone cast a vote. Teens deserve to have their voices heard regarding the decisions made by…
Cuyahoga County Among Midwest Areas Attracting High Immigrant Populations
The number of people moving to Cleveland from other countries is growing. According to Cleveland.com, who mined the numbers from a recent Census Bureau report, Cuyahoga County has gained an estimated 7,957 residents over the last two years through international migration. This is a bright spot in the census data, considering Cuyahoga County had the third largest…
L7’s Donita Sparks Talks About Why the Hard Rock Band ‘Came Back to Bitch’
When singer-guitarist Donita Sparks and singer-guitarist Suzi Gardner formed L7 in Los Angeles in 1985, they took inspiration from the city’s art-punk scene. “We worked in the production department at the L.A. Weekly,” says Sparks in a recent phone interview. L7 plays a sold out show with Death Valley Girls at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday,…
City Barbeque to Open Locations in Beachwood, Fairlawn Later This Year
City Barbeque is infiltrating Northeast Ohio, with planned locations coming to Beachwood and Fairlawn later this year. The Columbus-based restaurant has 20 locations dotted all around Ohio, but these are the first spots to open in the Cleveland area. The company, known for its smokey, crusty brisket, also offers plenty of southern-inspired sides like hush puppies…
Lakewood Finally Ended Its Pit Bull Ban Last Night, New Breed Neutral Law Passed
After months of deliberation and meetings flooded with concerned citizens, Lakewood city council members voted last night to end the ban on pit bulls. The decision modified the city’s Dangerous and Vicious Animals law (Chapter 506 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood) so that pit bulls or canary dogs are no longer…
Data Shows E-Cigarette Use Rising in Ohio
CINCINNATI – The health risks of e-cigarettes are still unclear, yet a new survey finds the nicotine products are growing in popularity in Ohio. In data released by Interact for Health, about half of young adults surveyed said they had tried an e-cigarette, as did nearly 30 percent of adults. That’s up from about 19…
Ween to Play the Agora in July
When Ween embarked on its first tour nearly two decades ago, it was a little-known duo from New Hope, Pennsylvania that traveled on such a low budget, it had to put all the drum and bass parts of its songs on a cassette tape that it played along to. Despite having shared bills with Fugazi…
Boy George & Culture Club to Play at Hard Rock Live in August
As the first multi-racial band with an openly gay front man, Boy George & Culture Club, which reunited in 2014, set many records when it emerged in the ’80s as a New Wave force to be reckoned with and became the first band since the Beatles to have three Top Ten hits in America from…
Michael Symon’s New BBQ Cookbook, Co-Written By Scene Food Editor Doug Trattner, Is Now Out
“One of my all-time favorite experiences as a writer took place last summer, when I spent a few days with the food stylists and photographer as they worked alongside Michael Symon to document nearly every recipe in ‘Playing with Fire,’” says Scene dining editor Douglas Trattner. “From whole chickens cooked in a fireplace to Mabel’s…
Thirty Seconds to Mars Singer Jared Leto to Appear at the Rock Hall This Morning
As part of a week-long promotional tour to build anticipation for Thirty Seconds to Mars’ forthcoming album, America, singer Jared Leto will appear at the Rock Hall this morning at 10 a.m. According to Leto’s publicist, the frontman will likely “sing, engage with fans and give some sneak advance listens to the album.” The promotional…
Here are All The Ohio Wrestlers To Watch During WrestleMania Weekend
The Cavaliers, the Indians, the Lake Erie Monsters, and The Ohio State Buckeyes have all done their part in helping to solidify Ohio as a tour de force in the world of sports, but the world of sports entertainment is where Ohio reigns supreme. WWE’s Monday Night Raw performed to a sold out crowd at…
Two Non-Cleveland Companies Battle it Out Over Use of “Believeland”
“Believeland” has become a point of contention for two companies, neither of which are based in Ohio. Believeland Ltd., from Marietta, Georgia, is suing the organizers of the Believeland Beer Fest, who operate out of Chicago, over its use of the term, made popular by hopeful Cleveland sports fans. Believeland Ltd., which sells t-shirts, stickers,…
Final Round of Voting for Scene’s Best of Cleveland 2018 Now Live
East vs. West. It all comes down to this. After tens of thousands of votes from readers, it’s time for the best of each side of town to square off against each other for eternal bragging rights. Make your voice heard below. Voting on this final stage ends on April 13th. Winners of Scene’s Best…
Next Move for Barrio is Out of State with New Location in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Since launching its tacos, tequila and whiskey-fueled concept in Tremont six years ago, Barrio has added locations in Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, Willoughby and downtown Cleveland. Next up for the quickly expanding Mexican concept is a location about 680 miles east of here in the seaside community of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. “We’re teaming up with my…
Singer-Songwriter Alison Krauss to Perform at the Akron Civic in September
Earlier today, singer-songwriter Alison Krauss announced the dates of an extensive 50-date tour that begins next month and swings into town in the fall for a show at the Akron Civic Theatre on Sept. 11. The tour supports her latest effort, Windy City. The album debuted at the top of the Billboard Country Album and…
‘A Quiet Place’ is as Suspenseful as it is Heartfelt
Following the groundbreaking success of Jordan Peele’s Get Out and paving the way for David Gordon Green and Danny McBride’s revisit to Halloween, A Quiet Place is further proving that horror is safe in the hands of comedic performers. In his horror directorial debut, John Krasinski (The Office) opened the Film Track at this year’s…
Brian Wilson’s Holiday Tour Coming to Hard Rock Live in December
Brian Wilson’s back catalog includes both 1964’s The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album and his 2005 solo effort, What I Really Want for Christmas. This holiday season, Wilson, a few hired hands, and long time bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin will perform The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album in its entirety along with cuts from Wilson’s solo…
‘Super Joe’ Charboneau to Appear at JACK Cleveland Casino on Opening Day
Back in the ’80s, Indians outfielder Joe Charboneau became known for his eccentric behavior. He dyed his hair and opened beer bottles with his eye socket. He even inspired the novelty tune “Go Joe Charboneau.” After a promising start (and winning AL Rookie of the Year), he quickly faded and played only two years. But he…
Counting Crows Coming to Blossom in August
Last year at Blossom, Counting Crows reworked some of their biggest hits during a strong set. During “Mr. Jones,” for example, singer Adam Duritz made up lyrics on the spot. Duritz also improvised heavily in “Palisades Park,” and the group sounded sharp on “Rain King,” a folk-y tune driven by a beefy organ riff and…
Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine On the Rise in Cleveland, African-American Overdose Numbers Climb
Fentanyl, an opioid 50 times stronger than heroin, is becoming a rising concern as its presence was detected in more than half of overdose deaths in 10 states last year according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The proliferation of fentanyl-related deaths has been attributed in part to the drug being combined with…
The Flaming Lips to Play the Agora in August
Eccentric psychedelic rockers the Flaming Lips have added dates to their current North American 2018 tour in support of their new album, Oczy Mlody. Initially, the band didn’t have a Cleveland date, but it’ll now play the Agora on Aug. 17. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday.
Researchers: Trapping of Once-Endangered Bobcats in Ohio a Premature Move as Species’ Numbers Recover
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A proposal to allow trapping of a once-endangered species in Ohio is being called premature by researchers and wildlife groups. Just four years after bobcats were removed from the threatened species list, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the animal is making a comeback. Dr. Shauna Weyrauch, senior lecturer at Ohio…
Reminder: We All Get Free Little Caesars Today Because of Basketball
A reminder to cancel your lunch plans today, because Little Caesars has you covered. Thanks to a marketing stunt gone deliciously awry, the company owes us all a free lunch — four slices of deep dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi product, to be precise. Last month, the Little Caesars’ marketing department made a March…
The Admirables Release New Single and Music Video
The Akron-based funk/soul band the Admirables came together a few years back when singer Wesley Bright asked Nathan-Paul Davis to put together a group to play at his birthday party. Davis then recruited some local jazz musicians to join the band. The ensemble, which Davis describes as “funky soul,” has been going strong ever since.…
Nickie Antonio, Martin Sweeney Fielded Questions About Sexual Harassment at Lakewood Democratic Club Event Last Week
The assembled crowd at the Lakewood Democratic Club event last week, where gubernatorial candidates Richard Cordray and Dennick Kucinich were the headliners, had no trepidation whatsoever about asking tough questions. Cordray’s first three in his Q&A were directly or indirectly related to guns. My assumption at the time was that the crowd was picking on him, exposing…
Dennis Kucinich Electrifies Lakewood Democratic Club, But Richard Cordray Now Armed with Issues
Thursday evening, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dennis Kucinich delivered the best and brightest speech of the 2018 primary campaign. In high-volume, high-velocity remarks, he electrified a standing-room only gathering of the Lakewood Democratic Club at the Lakewood Women’s Pavilion. Kucinich was, after all, on home turf, and his thunderous remarks had the familiar crowd by turns…
Justin Timberlake Delivers a Physically Demanding Set at the Q
Last night at the end of “Cry Me A River,” Justin Timberlake sat down on the circular stage in the middle of the arena and took a little breather. It was part dramatic gesture — the Quicken Loans Arena crowd, of course, went wild with cheers and applause — and part functional: Timberlake’s Man of…
Singer-Guitarist Dan Auerbach Makes a Triumphant Return to the Agora
Much like rival Jack White, singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach has evolved from the days when he fronted a noisy duo (in Auerbach’s case, the Akron garage blues act the Black Keys). Auerbach first expanded his musical range with 2009’s solo effort, Keep It Hid, and then transformed again with the Arcs a couple of years ago. His…
Annual Animation Show of Shows Comes to the Cinematheque Tonight
A touring program that features animated shorts from around the world, the 19th Animation Show of Shows will feature 16 critically acclaimed flicks from a slew of countries. This year’s program includes the stop-motion musical The Burden as well as the 1964 classic The Hangman, a movie that Animation Show of Shows organizers have recently…
Thompson Square Brings Its Acoustic Tour to the Kent Stage Next Weekend
More than 20 years ago, Thompson Square singer-guitarist Keifer Thompson met Shawna, the woman who would become his wife and bandmate at a singing competition in Nashville. He describes their first encounter as “a storybook type of thing.” “That seems like it was a thousand years ago,” he says when asked about how the band…
Local Label Reissues First Two Damnation of Adam Blessing Albums on Vinyl
At the height of its popularity, the local psychedelic rock band the Damnation of Adam Blessing played with acts such as Grand Funk Railroad, Bob Seger and Alice Cooper. It released two solid albums — 1968’s Damnation of Adam Blessing and 1970’s The Second Damnation — and had a couple of regional hits before calling…
Documentary About Stuntman Gary Kent to Screen at Cinema Wasteland
Filmmaker Joe O’Connell claims that stuntman Gary Kent is the real “most interesting man in the world.” He should know — he’s made a documentary movie about the guy. Kent worked on more than 100 films during the independent film/drive-in movie surge of the ’60s and ’70. Kent’s resume includes working with directors such as Monte Hellman,…
Clevelanders for Public Transit: Appoint a Regular RTA Rider to the RTA Board
After the resignation of RTA Board Chairman George Dixon yesterday, the local transit advocacy group Clevelanders for Public Transit is calling on Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson to consider appointing a regular transit rider to the RTA Board. “For RTA riders, [Dixon’s resignation] comes at a critical time when RTA should be building trust and support for…
Parkland Survivor Calls for Dan Gilbert’s Rocket Mortgage To Pull Advertising From Fox News’ Laura Ingraham
We live in strange times. Following last month’s Parkland, Fla., high school massacre, the teenaged survivors have since launched a stunning and unprecedented movement calling on politicians to take a serious look at gun control legislation — and have been by and large met by ridicule from adults on the far right ever since. An…
2018 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award Winners Announced
Four authors have been selected as winners of the 2018 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, the Cleveland-based national literary award which recognizes works that contribute to society’s understanding of racism and diverse cultures. Marlon James, a recipient of the award in 2015, unveiled this year’s winners at a talk Thursday at Case Western Reserve University. “The new…
Report: All But One of Ohio’s 11 GOP Representatives Voted for 17 out of 19 Anti-Consumer Bills Supported by Financial Industry Since Last Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio – While much of the country has been focused on Trump administration scandals, a new report shows Congress has been busy doing Wall Street’s bidding. Since last year, according to the sixth annual report by the group Americans for Financial Reform, the House Financial Services Committee has passed more than six dozen bills…
RTA Board Chairman George Dixon Resigns Amid Health Insurance Investigation
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) board chairman George Dixon III has resigned in the midst of an agency investigation into his health insurance. Dixon, who was enrolled in a health insurance program through RTA, may have failed to pay his premiums for years. The board was made aware of RTA’s internal investigation earlier this…
Here’s G. Love Singing About Hot Sauce Williams in 2011
If you haven’t heard, Hot Sauce Williams will be closing its original location on Carnegie tomorrow. The occasion reminded us that G. Love sang a little ditty about Hot Sauce back in 2011 while standing in front of the iconic sign and you should watch it.
In Advance of Her Hard Rock Live Solo Show and an Appearance at the Upcoming Inductions, Heart’s Ann Wilson Talks About Her Legacy
It was a long time coming, but the hard rock group Heart finally got inducted into the Rock Hall in 2013. Heart singer Ann Wilson says she didn’t take the recognition lightly. “I think for most people that get inducted into the Rock Hall, especially if they’re rock musicians, it’s very surreal,” says Wilson via…
6 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend
FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Cindy Wilson/Easter Island/Womantra The B-52s singer Cindy Wilson brings her tour in support of her new solo album, Change, to town tonight. The disc comes on the heels of the singer’s fortieth anniversary in the biz. Atmospheric album opener “People Are Asking” suggests David Bowie and sets the tone for the album,…
Indie Rockers Common Deer Enjoying a Warm Reception on Their First U.S. Tour
Common Deer singer-keyboardist Sheila Hart says the music scene in the band’s Toronto hometown is great but admits it’s become “oversaturated.” In the midst of the indie rock band’s first extensive U.S. tour, Hart says the band has enjoyed the enthusiastic reception it’s received from less-jaded American audiences. “From traveling to other places, people seem…
Five Cleveland Golf Courses Open Now, Ready for Your Spring Swing
Spring has arrived, and unfortunately so has the rain. However, if you’re a fan of the the links, your playgrounds are now open. The constant struggle of trying to shoot par or grabbing your first eagle may still be a challenge in this weather, but don’t let a little sprinkle defeat you. Mastick Woods Golf Course19900…
Man Who Assaulted RTA Driver With a Brick to the Head Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
This RTA driver certainly isn’t alone — physical assaults are all too common — but this incident is particularly heinous. In January, 27-year-old Jamur Raybon boarded a bus near E. 149th and Lakeshore and quickly, and for no reason, assaulted the 62-year-old driver with a brick to the head. Raybon was sentenced yesterday to two…
CMHA Could Re-Open its Housing Voucher Waiting List in as Soon as “A Couple Weeks”
Immediately after LaTweeta Smyers, the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority’s Director of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, arrived in Cleveland in 2014, she set in motion the lottery process that granted 10,000 lucky low-income residents a spot on the program’s waiting list. Being on the waiting list means being next in line for a housing voucher,…
ACLU of Ohio Sues State for Prohibiting Gender Changes on Birth Certificates
The ACLU of Ohio filed a federal lawsuit against the state today over Ohio’s policy that doesn’t allow people to correct their gender on their birth certificates. It’s just one of three states (Tennessee and Kansas being the others) that doesn’t allow someone to change their gender on the official state paperwork. “Ohio’s policy deprives…
Lakewood Could Pass Breed Neutral Dog Law, Repeal Pit Bull Ban During Monday’s Council Meeting
Eleven years ago Lakewood passed a pit bull ban within its borders. Opposition was constant in the ensuing decade but reached momentum during the summer of last year as a concerted band of residents pushed the city for change. Initially, that came in the form of a proposed breed-specific law that, while representing progress, still…
Detroit Free Press Finds Perfect Poster Child for Disparity in Car Insurance Rates Between Detroit and Cleveland in Former Councilman Zack Reed
Car insurance in Detroit is wildly, astoundingly expensive. The most expensive in the country, in fact, with an average policy for one vehicle coming in around $3,000 to $5,000 a year. And that’s the average. The Free Press dispatched a reporter to Cleveland recently to examine the disparity between rates in Detroit and our lovely…
Technical Difficulties Don’t Derail P!nk’s Thrilling Concert at the Q
Mid-way through last night’s nearly two-hour concert before a capacity crowd at the Q, pop/rock singer P!nk apologized for a few “technical difficulties.” She said a bed broke, making it so she had to improvise one of her many transitions between songs. While we did notice a brief lull at one point in the concert,…
Ohio Will See an Increased Tick Population This Year
The Midwest, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley regions will likely experience an increased tick population this spring and summer, due to the effects of La Niña. Data compiled by the National Pest Management Association, a nonprofit that releases a bi-annual bug barometer, reveals we can expect lots of the pesky insects, and we’ll also probably…
The Head of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office Conviction Integrity Unit On Ru-El Sailor and Investigating Innocence Claims
After a long review by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office Conviction Integrity Unit, Ru-El Sailor is a free man. His 2003 murder conviction was vacated this afternoon following a joint motion from the state and his attorneys that was accepted by Judge Nancy McDonnell. The CIU, headed since January 2017 by Russell Tye, was a…
Dance Gavin Dance to Play the Agora in June
A Warped Tour favorite, the alt-rock act Dance Gavin Dance plays a bit of everything. The band’s music has alternately been described as post-hardcore, experimental rock, progressive rock, psychedelic and jazz fusion. To promote its forthcoming album, Artificial Selection, the eclectic band has announced dates for a summer tour. It’ll play the Agora on June…
Indians Pitcher Trevor Bauer Donating $420.69 to Various Charities Over 69 Days
Utilizing every fifth grade boy’s favorite numbers, 420 and 69, to his advantage, Trevor Bauer has embarked on a new fundraiser campaign he’s dubbed 69 Days of Giving. The new campaign kicks off tomorrow, the same day as the Indians season opener against the Seattle Mariners. The plan, as detailed on his website, is to…
Seven Hills Bans Short-Term Home Rentals For a Year
Seven Hills is the next city in the Cleveland area to regulate short-term home rentals, as they’ve just announced a ban on all Airbnbs and other similar home rental services. The decision was prompted by a New Years rager held in a rented-out Seven Hills home that got so out of control, the host had…
AEG Presents to Launch Cleveland Musical Festival This Summer
Earlier today, concert promoter AEG Presents (the company that’s been booking shows at the Agora) announced that it has teamed with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the City of Cleveland, Destination Cleveland and the newly-formed Cleveland Concert Company to present InCuya, a summer music festival that’ll take place on Aug. 25 and 26.…
Hot Sauce Williams on Carnegie Will Close its Doors for Good This Saturday
A major era in Cleveland food will come to an end this Saturday, March 31 when the Carnegie location of Hot Sauce Williams closes its doors for good. Management could not say exactly what time on Saturday that would happen. Eugene “Hot Sauce” Williams practically kick-started the local barbecue scene in 1934 when he paid Black King,…
South Korean Rappers Mad Clown and San E Talk About the U.S. Tour That Brings Them to the Grog Shop in April
South Korean rappers Mad Clown and San E have teamed up to headline a U.S. they’ve dubbed the We Want You tour. It represents one of the most extensive K-pop tours to ever come to the States. Also known as South Korean pop music, K-Pop draws from Western pop music, rock, experimental, jazz, gospel, Latin,…
It’s Hard Not to Love George’s Kitchen, a Westside Mainstay for Almost 40 Years
I’ve rolled up to George’s Kitchen at lunchtime, I’ve rolled up to George’s Kitchen at dinnertime, and I’ve rolled up to George’s Kitchen in between mealtimes, and on each and every occasion the place was mobbed. No joke: George’s Kitchen might be the busiest restaurant in Cleveland. For just under 40 years, this iconic Cleveland…
This Missing-Child Drama is Absolutely as ‘Loveless’ as it Gets
I’ll say this for Loveless, the spare and gut-wrenching Russian nominee for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2018 Oscars: It lives up to its title. This missing-child drama, which opens Friday at the Cedar Lee, is absolutely as loveless as it gets. In fact I defy anyone to name a film which features less…
Band of the Week: Return of Simple
MEET THE BAND: Rob Kovacs (vocals, piano), Alfredo Guerrieri (bass) and Stephen Klunk (drums) CALL IT A COMEBACK: After forming in 2003, the local indie pop band Return of Simple, a “guitar-less trio of classically trained musicians” named after a Langston Hughes novel, released a couple of records and became a fixture on the local scene…
Savage Love: Cock Locked
I’m in a D/s relationship. I’m not submissive around the clock, but my partner owns my cock. We’ve purchased several male chastity devices, but I can pretty easily get my cock out of them. My partner did some investigating and learned that the only effective devices work with a Prince Albert piercing — a ring…
After 100 years, the Cleveland Orchestra Continues to Ignore Women, Minorities and Living Composers
Just over a year ago, the Cleveland Orchestra announced its 100th season. The world-class orchestra kicked off its second century much the same way it operated during its first hundred years: with a bunch of dead white guys. The marketing around the announcement was characteristically impeccable. The press release was chock full of high-minded rhetoric…
Get Out: Everything You Should Be Doing in Cleveland This Weekend (March 28-April 3)
WED 03/28 Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties Cleveland Stories Dinner Party is a weekly series that pairs fine food with storytelling. Through it, the folks at Music Box Supper Club hope to raise awareness of the mission of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s new Cleveland History Center. The goal of the Cleveland Stories Dinner Party is…
A Short Story by George Bernard Shaw is Turned Into a Potent One-Act at Karamu
The renowned Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw wrote 62 plays, most of which clearly expressed his edgy opinions about social, political and ethical issues. Among his strongly held beliefs, he was opposed to organized religion. As he said once, “I am an atheist, and I thank God for it!” In 1932, Shaw wrote a short…
Lucy Brings Tasty Ethiopian to Old Brooklyn in an Odd Setting
It’s a great time to be an Ethiopian food fan in Cleveland. That’s because in just one year, we’ve enjoyed a 200-percent gain in the number of Ethiopian restaurants. Granted, that increase only nudged the number from one to three, but still. The newest might be the oddest of the bunch, at least in terms…
Ernest Cline and the Ohio Roots of ‘Ready Player One’
Ready Player One, the Steven Spielberg adaptation of the bestselling sci-fi novel by Ernest Cline, opens in wide release Friday. It’s an action-packed pop-culture cornucopia that happens to be set in Columbus, Ohio. In the film, a Harry Potter-ish hero named Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) lives in a vertical trailer park — “the Stacks”— on…
