This Week in Buzz... 'Man on a Ledge' a mediocre effort Film offers convoluted plot, average performances By Allen Adams edge staff writer aadams@themaineedge.com It's strange what sticks in your mind with movie trailers. I'll admit that what first caught my attention with the trailer for "Man on a Ledge" wasn't the cast (although it looked pretty good) or the action sequences (also decent looking) - it was the name. There was something about the basic simplicity of it. You can't be sure of what you'll get with titles like "The Descendants" or "The Ides of March" or "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close." But you can be sure of one thing with a title like "Man on a Ledge." Is there a man on a ledge? Check. Of course, there's a bit more to it than that. Read more... 'One for the Money' misfires Action-comedy offers too little action, too few laughs By Allen Adams edge staff writer aadams@themaineedge.com I'm all for a tough chick movie. However, as I've lamented before, Hollywood too often fills those sorts of roles with a typical movie star or a model-turned actress or some such nonsense. Of course, when Hollywood then decides to shoehorn in a ludicrous love story, the way is clear. There's only one call to be made. That's right. Katherine Heigl. Read more... A stabbing, bras and Buble By Mike Dow edge contributor Once in a while, an unforgettable person walks into your life. In early 2008, Tommy Frank joined Kiss 94.5 as program director and brought lots of new energy to the station. Originally from Bangor, Tommy (his given name is Thomas Foley) is like the guy in the WKRP in Cincinnati theme song - traveling "town to town, up and down the dial." He lived that song and even spent a few years turning WKRQ in Cincinnati into the number one station in town. Tommy listened to The Mike and Mike show very carefully, and each morning after our show we would gather in his office for a post-show critique. He would give us a criticism sandwich - warm and gracious to start, critical in the middle and more warmth on the other side. It's an effective management technique. Read more... Buzz Briefs - 02/01/12 John Bapst invites area eighth graders to Step-Up Day BANGOR - John Bapst invites 8th graders from the greater Bangor area and around the state to visit the school for Step-Up Day. John Bapst is a publicly-supported, independent, college-preparatory day and boarding school offering 16 advanced placement courses and strong programs in the arts and athletics. The school serves over 465 students - this year, from 35 towns and five foreign countries. Students will be greeted by student ambassadors who will serve as tour guides for the half-day program. Eighth graders will have an opportunity to tour the school, talk to current students, visit classrooms and meet faculty and staff members. During the morning visitors will have a chance to observe as a typical John Bapst day unfolds and ask questions of students and teachers. Read more...