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‘Free Guy’ has an emotional core in addition to laughs and fun action
By MARK VIOLA As someone who spends a decent bit of my free time playing a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), as well as being a fan of actor…
‘The Suicide Squad’ is everything the first film wanted to be, but wasn’t
By MARK VIOLA The 2016 DC Comics adaptation, “Suicide Squad” from director David Ayer, is a classic example of a film that on paper should have worked. Unfortunately, that wasn’t…
‘Loki’ is one of the MCU’s best chapters yet
By MARK VIOLA It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which now contains 23 movies and three television series. (I’m not counting “Agents…
Arcane Fest is July 31
Arcane Fest will be held Saturday, July 31, at Loughridge Park starting at 2 p.m. The event will feature more than 20 celebrities, including JT Money, Eric McNeil and Pastor…
‘Old’ knows how to bring dread
By MARK VIOLA M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most polarizing directors working today. He’s made some of my favorite movies of all time, including “Sixth Sense,” “Unbreakable” and…
‘The Tomorrow War’ has solid action but is hampered by a muddled story
By MARK VIOLA I’ve often said that writing stories about time travel is one of the trickiest things you can attempt. You can do your best to track down every…
Local playwright to be honored in Atlanta
Taylor County native Anthony Lamarr White will be one of the two 2021 Essential Theatre award-winning playwrights honored at a “Celebration of Playwrights” event on Aug. 28 in Atlanta, Ga.…
‘MargaritaLand’ will open July 23 in Monticello
Put on your best tropical shirt and flip flops and head to the Monticello Opera House to enjoy “MargaritaLand,” a new comedy written by local playwright Robin Branda and directed…
‘Black Widow’ has issues, but offers a fun adventure with an old friend
By MARK VIOLA “Black Widow,” the 24th film in the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), was originally set to hit theaters in late April 2020. Thanks to COVID-19, that obviously…
Communities to celebrate America’s 245th birthday
After most Fourth of July festivities were canceled last year due to COVID-19, many communities are ready to celebrate America’s 245th birthday this weekend with parades, live music and, of…
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