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Review: ‘Unbroken’ tells a true story so incredible it’s hard to believe
By MARK VIOLA The World War II-film “Unbroken” is based on the true story of Louis Zamperini, whose life seems the stuff of fiction, as if it was written to…
Gala of Royal Horses arrives in Tallahassee
The Gala of The Royal Horses North American world-renowned equestrian tour is coming to Tallahassee on Friday, Jan. 30. Tickets start at $27 and are available at tuckerciviccenter.com, the Donald…
Medieval fun returning with Hoggetowne Faire
For two weekends each year, the clear blast of trumpets mingles with the laughter of children as the kingdom of Hoggetowne opens its gates. Performers in period garb sing and…
Review: Adams shines as artist caught in a lie in compelling ‘Big Eyes’
By MARK VIOLA holder. When I first saw a trailer for director Tim Burton’s “Big Eyes,” I was instantly intrigued, both by the movie and the art of Margaret Keane.…
Review: ‘Into the Woods’ captures the feel of watching a live play on stage
By MARK VIOLA Following “Annie,” the second musical adaptation of this holiday season is “Into the Woods,” based on the Tony Award-winning production created by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.…
Review: The biggest surprise in ‘The Interview’ saga? It’s actually good
By MARK VIOLA So how many movies out there can say they produced promises of war by a tyrannical despot and terrorist threats against theater chains showing the film, resulted…
Review: ‘Hobbit’ saga ends with one last battle, but story loses its focus
By MARK VIOLA After three years–and seven hours, 53 minutes of film–director Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkein’s “The Hobbit” is finally complete. I said in my reviews of 2012’s…
Review: Wallis charms as ‘Annie’ but pacing, autotune sink film
By MARK VIOLA I’m a latecomer as far as musicals are concerned, but the more I watch, the more I enjoy them, whether it is a live stage play or…
Review: Pacing issues, story problems suck the energy out of ‘Exodus’
By MARK VIOLA This has definitely been a year for Bible movies, with two of the most famous Old Testament stories getting big-budget adaptations, first Darren Aronofsky’s controversial take on…
Five million lights at Stephen Foster Park
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park’s 20th annual Festival of Lights has begun and will continue through Wednesday, Dec. 31, displaying more than five million lights throughout the park.…
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