Theater kids are often some of the most maligned kids in high schools. A little odd, a little dramatic, a little over-the-top. So when we watch movies […]
Entertainment
Ducain to release reimagined version of James Taylor’s ‘Fire and Rain’
Mon Hills Recording artist Ducain is set to unveil new music on June 11, with a captivating cover of the timeless James Taylor hit, “Fire and Rain.” […]
Nature Connection Series kicks off at WVU Core Arboretum
Everyone is welcome to visit the WVU Core Arboretum woodland amphitheater for its Nature Connection Series talks on Tuesday evenings this summer. Local and regional experts on […]
WVPT kicks off its summer season with ‘Clue: On Stage’
In 1949, Parker Brothers released the board game Clue, in which players would use various hints to determine who had murdered the mysterious Mr. Green — in […]
Confusing tone keeps ‘Summer Camp’ from being fun
Growing up, I went to sleep-away camp every summer. The last week in July, I would pack my suitcase too full and head to an old barn […]
Young director channels older women in latest film
It may seem odd for 32-year-old Castille Landon to write and direct a movie about women in their 70s as she did with her newest film, “Summer […]
‘Am I OK?’ is full of good stuff
The idea of “finding yourself” has a long history of being the purview of the young, generally those just entering adulthood. Moving from adolescence into the next […]
‘Furiosa’ is fine, but lacks power of its predecessor
“Mad Max: Fury Road” has been one of my favorite action movies of all time. The incredible visuals, the spectacular performances, the sheer scale — everything works […]
‘Pandemonium’ is a mostly tight take on ‘Paradise Lost’
Adaptations in film are ubiquitous, but what is less common is a film built on a piece of classical literature. One of the most famous films in […]
‘IF’ is a wild card that plays well
I have always been the serious one. I gravitate toward people who love play, but my natural tendencies lean toward cynicism and somberness. Imaginative play has never […]
