An X-Force to be reckoned with
After “Deadpool 2’s” success, there’s no need to turn back time

Not only does “Deadpool 2” improve on the original in almost every way, but it also delivers a strong candidate for the Academy Awards’ Best Original Song — “Ashes” by […]

To infinity and beyond
‘Infinity War’ leaves no stone unturned

Directed by: Anthony Russo Joe Russo Starring: Robert Downey Jr. Chris Hemsworth Chris Evans Scarlett Johansson As the theater lights dimmed and the Marvel logo flashed, I anxiously awaited the […]

A Kendrick conundrum
Comparing two acclaimed albums from the world’s current rap icon

Kendrick Lamar – “DAMN.” Year Released: 2017 Like: Mos Def, Common, D’Angelo Songs to Try: “DUCKWORTH.,” “PRIDE.,” “DNA.” Pulitzer Prizes aren’t handed out to everyone, only the most deserving and […]

‘God of War’ reborn
‘God of War’ improves on every aspect of its predecessors

It’s an insult to say Santa Monica Studios’ “God of War” is just a great game. Simply put, it’s one of the greatest video games of this generation, and I […]

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A creative canine journey
“Isle of Dogs” tells a beautiful story about a pack of dogs on an island of misery

Now playing at Village Centre Cinemas Directed by: Wes Anderson Starring: Bryan Cranston Edward Norton Bill Murray Jeff Goldblum Ken Watanabe When first hearing about “Isle of Dogs,” I hoped […]

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Movies with mom
Every movie you need to celebrate a night in with your mom this Moms’ weekend

Once every April, Moscow bustles with mothers and their children. There are countless events to attend during Moms’ Weekend, but sometimes it’s just as nice to spend a night in […]

‘The End of the F***ing World’
‘The End of the F***ing World’ is delightfully surprising

He wants to kill someone, she wants to escape her life. That is the premise of the boy-meets-girl, coming-of-age Netflix original series “The End of the F***ing World.” The main […]

The music and I
A weekly album review segment

Timber Timbre – ‘Sincerely, Future Pollution’ Year Released: 2017 Like: Fleet Foxes, The National, Sun Kil Moon Songs to Try: ‘Western Questions,’ ‘Skin Tone,’ ‘Moment’ Toronto-based rock group Timber Timbre […]

Don’t eat the popcorn
‘A Quiet Place’ is visually stunning and extremely thrilling

Now playing at Village Centre Cinemas Directed by: John Krasinski Starring: John Krasinski Emily Blunt Millicent Simmonds Noah Jupe The theater is crowded, the film begins and the sound of […]

Crofting the wrong remake
‘Tomb Raider’ raids the wrong tombs

Now playing at Village Centre Cinemas Directed by: Roar Uthaug Starring: Alicia Vikander Dominic West Walton Goggins Daniel Wu Kristin Scott Thomas       Last week I said “Pacific […]