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Hoggetowne Fair is going medieval
Experience a world of medieval magic, where jousting knights, dancing gypsies and historic heroes mingle with visitors at the 32nd annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. For two consecutive weekends, on Saturday,…
‘I, Tonya’ is a hilarious, heart-breaking look at an event we all think we know
By MARK VIOLA My mom is a big fan of figure skating. When I was young, she had control over the living room television, so I ended up watching a…
‘The Commuter’ can’t stay on the tracks with lazy script, bad effects
By MARK VIOLA Ever since 2008’s “Taken,” actor Liam Neeson has become the go-to-guy for films about an older man facing a dangerous situation, but who ultimately has the skills…
‘The Post’ is an excellent film about journalism and the role of the press
By MARK VIOLA If there was an all-too-common occurrence with movies in 2017, it was projects with accomplished directors and stellar casts turning into disasters, including “The Circle,” “The Snowman”…
Sorkin draws a royal flush in his directorial debut, ‘Molly’s Game’
By MARK VIOLA I like good movies and I like good writing, and when Aaron Sorkin writes movies, they tend to be quite good, including “Moneyball,” “The Social Network” and…
Be prepared for a romance unlike anything else in ‘Shape of Water’
By MARK VIOLA Director Guillermo del Toro is one of the most unique and visually-compelling storytellers working today. He has found success both in mainstream works, such as the “Hellboy”…
‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ was the biggest surprise of 2017
By MARK VIOLA I will freely admit that it’s been quite a few years since I watched “Jumanji” — the 1995 comedy starring Robin Williams as a man trapped inside…
‘All the Money in the World’ is a gripping story of family, money
By MARK VIOLA In 1973, John Paul Getty III, then just 16 years old, was kidnapped off the streets of Paris. The event made news around the world because his…
‘The Greatest Showman’ is an original musical with a solid cast, catchy songs
By MARK VIOLA In my review of 2016’s “La La Land,” I called it the cinematic equivalent of a unicorn — an original movie musical set in modern day. It…
‘Pitch Perfect 3’ sends the franchise off with lots of laughs, great music
By MARK VIOLA “Pitch Perfect” was one of the surprise hits of 2012, a witty comedy centered around intercollegiate a capella singing groups competing against each other for bragging rights…
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