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‘Holidate’ provides raunchy romantic comedy fun despite being predictable
By MARK VIOLA I am what I like to call perpetually single. And, the coronavirus isn’t making it any easier to meet people, believe me. Although dating brings pressures with…
New Works Festival to be held online this weekend
The Hippodrome Theatre in Gainesville will present its New Works Festival 2020 online via Zoom this weekend, featuring seven plays from Florida playwrights. “The Hippodrome received over 50 play submissions…
‘Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb’ gives a different perspective on archeology
By MARK VIOLA I’ve always considered myself a student of history. In college, I literally was one, briefly studying to be a history major. And, although I graduated with a…
Carnival Food Fair at the North Florida Fairgrounds on Nov. 6-8
Hankering for a funnel cake or elephant ear? Hungry for a corn dog? Craving a turkey leg or kettle corn? Then come on out to the Carnival Food Fair sponsored…
COVID surge in Europe could affect movie releases in the U.S.
By MARK VIOLA So far, there hasn’t been any new bad news in the realm of movie theaters and their releases, at least not here in the United States. Last…
‘Over the Moon’ attempts to be five movies instead of a single good one
By MARK VIOLA I’ve often said that one of the great things about watching films and television from other countries is how it can give us a glimpse into cultures…
‘The Mandalorian’ returns for season two; catch up now on the first season
By MARK VIOLA Anybody who knows me knows that I’m a big “Star Wars” fan. They also know that I have not liked most of the recent “Star Wars” films,…
King Tree Parade, festival fireworks show Oct. 24
In light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Florida Forest Festival organizers are planning for a “socially-distanced” King Tree Parade Saturday morning (Oct 24), followed by a drive-in fireworks display…
‘Love and Monsters’ is a fun ride through monster-infested world
By MARK VIOLA I’ve been in a bit of rut lately, choosing less-than-stellar movies from the multitude of offerings provided to us each week. Fortunately, that streak has ended, thanks…
‘Save Yourselves’ can’t quite save itself in its final act
By MARK VIOLA I know for a fact I’m not the only person who has thought about how I would fare in the event of a zombie invasion. (To be…
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