Local Arts and Culture

REVIEW Assholes: a theory Stars: 3.0 Directed by John Walker Rated: PG for coarse language, substance abuse, and violence Runtime: 81 minutes Playing Friday through Sunday at Metro Cinema, 8712 109 St. in Edmonton. metrocinema.org

The Musée Héritage Museum is bringing the public’s attention back to 1939 with a series of new features that will be set up just in time for Remembrance Day.

Art Gallery of St. Albert Snag is an exhibit of works by Wes Bell. Opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The artist will be in attendance and will be giving a short artist talk at 3 p.m. Until Saturday, Nov. 30.

Tim Osborne has gotten some spectacular nature shots and he wants to share some tricks of the photographic trade with you. The former city councillor turned wildlife photographer extraordinaire has teamed up with Barry ‘The Bookman’ Bailey for a special event next Friday.

If you thought a biopic of a real-life major player in blaxploitation couldn’t touch your heart and make you believe in chasing your dreams then you really should watch Dolemite is My Name. In fact, you should watch this movie even if you’ve lost faith that Eddie Murphy is a bona fide entertainer on multiple levels: actor, singer and comedian.

Danny Trejo is a tough guy on screen but in real life, he works hard to change people's lives. A new documentary reveals the incredible behind the scenes story of redemption starring the man who once was a heroin addict facing the death penalty for armed robbery.