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‘Joker’ delivers a version of the comic book villain like nothing we’ve seen
By MARK VIOLA The Joker is one of the most iconic villains in comic book history, dating back to the very first issue of “Batman” in 1940. Since then, countless…
Dreamworks delivers another beautiful, heartfelt animated film in ‘Abominable’
By MARK VIOLA It’s not uncommon in the world of Hollywood for two films with a very similar premise to hit theaters in a short amount of time. Examples include…
Get ready to want to improve your life after seeing the funny and inspiring ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’
By MARK VIOLA A story in which the main character makes a conscious decision to change their life for the better is the closest thing to a “coming-of-age” story for…
‘Before You Know It’ doesn’t seem to know how to tell its story or why we should care
By MARK VIOLA The best movies tend to have a definite purpose behind them. I don’t mean a theme or a message, but there is a reason the story needs…
‘Ad Astra’ is a thoughtful stroll through space instead of the usual action-packed adventure
By MARK VIOLA If there are movies I like more than coming-of-age stories, they are movies about space. Last year’s “First Man” was a great, if under-appreciated, film, while 2013’s…
Experience Asia Festival will be held Oct. 5
The Asian Coalition of Tallahassee (ACT) presents its 15th annual Experience Asia Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at downtown Tallahassee’s Lewis and Bloxham Parks,…
‘The Goldfinch’ is a slow coming-of-age story that draws you in despite its issues
By MARK VIOLA I’ve often said that your reaction to a film adaptation of a well-received book often comes down to your connection to the original source material. Last week…
Bach Parley opens its season Sept. 22 with ‘Zodiac Suites’
The Tallahassee Bach Parley’s regular season begins Sunday, Sept. 22, with “Zodiac Suites & Vivaldi Concertos,” a concert of music with calendar themes. The Bach Parley will perform two Vivaldi…
‘It: Chapter 2’ is an improvement over the 2017 original, but It is still not that scary
By MARK VIOLA I’ve reviewed hundreds of movies over the years, and since those reviews are essentially my opinion, sometimes I’m with the majority and sometimes I’m not. One such…
‘Don’t Let Go’ has solid performances, but a muddled script hurts the movie
By MARK VIOLA A common complaint about movies I tend to use is “predictable.” A recent example was “Angel Has Fallen,” in which I figured out who the bad guys…
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