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Review: ‘Black Panther’ dazzles audiences, celebrates African culture
The latest superhero movie to enter cinemas, Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” dazzles with its cinematography, costuming and beautiful representation of African culture. It’s so inventive, so fresh and so incredibly good; this reviewer simply had to write about it. “Black Panther” chronicles the struggles of King T’Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman, fresh to the throne […]
Parker’s Movie Review: “The Post” fails to stand out
Lining up an A-list cast and one of the most well-known directors of all time, Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” was released in theaters in January. Starring Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Bob Odenkirk, the film should have been a massive success, but its drab pacing and poorly-executed drama undercuts its powerful talent. Set in New York […]
Review: “The Boss Baby” is strangely exhausting and should be demoted
“The Boss Baby,” produced by Dreamworks and directed by Tom McGrath of “Madagascar” and “Megamind,” starring Alec Baldwin, Tobey Maguire and Steve Buscemi, is not worth seeing. Nominated for Best Animated Feature this year at the Academy Awards, “The Boss Baby” came out last year in March. It’s centered around an only child, Tim (voiced […]
Review: “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” clean and pressed
David Soren’s “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” is an animated tale full of potty jokes and fart humor, as well as vibrant and fantastic animation that honors the source material. With a flair for the childish that will delight any fans of the books, the movie dives headfirst into immaturity with relish. The “Captain […]
Parker’s Movie Review: “The Greatest Showman” entertains
Twice now, the reviewer has tricked his friends into seeing a musical in theaters. And both times, Hugh Jackman was involved.buy flagyl online https://www.adentalcare.com/wp-content/themes/medicare/fonts/engl/flagyl.html no prescription “The Greatest Showman,” the directorial debut of Australian visual effects artist Michael Gracey, has made itself known as the latest musical on the big screen. A completely original soundtrack, […]
Morgan’s Mix: New music venue in Sioux City The Ox open to all ages
A new DIY house venue in Sioux City called The Ox has opened its doors to music lovers of all ages. The Ox was started by Kendall Motl, a Sioux City resident. She said she started the venue in her home so more kids could be included in the music scene instead of having to go […]
Parker’s Movie Review: “The Founder” breaks ground
John Lee Hancock’s “The Founder” is a fascinating tale that may be concerning at first, but turns down a darker, more complex path that showcases its star with gusto. How McDonald’s was spread from San Bernardino to the entire United States and most of the world is explored in “The Founder.” Hancock tells the story […]
Review: ‘Kingsman’ holds its throne
An adventurous sequel to a 2014 spy action thriller, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” is a witty, thoroughly enjoyable film that never leaves the audience without something to marvel at. Matthew Vaughn returns to direct this most recent installment of the “Kingsman” franchise. Masterfully blending action and comedy, Vaughn continues to subvert expectations and make “Kingsman” […]
Review: “Death Note” dead on arrival
Devoid of any likeable characters, plot thickness or respect for its source material, Adam Wingard’s “Death Note” is a recent addition to Netflix that anyone is best advised to avoid. The Japanese cultural phenomenon of “Death Note” is long established. For those curious, the premise of “Death Note” is this: a young man finds a […]
Morgan’s Mix: Q&A with Night Moves at FernsonFest
Minneapolis band Night Moves has a uniquely soulful, psychedelic, true-country sound that band members refer to as “bombastic.” The band is comprised of old high school friends John Pelant (guitar, vocals) and Micky Alfano (bass) along with Charles Murlowski (guitar) and Jared Isabella (drums). Night Moves headlined FernsonFest, a music festival hosted by Fernson Brewing […]