When “Morbius” was first announced to release in 2017 with a budget of $75 million, I was excited about it. After I watched the trailer, I expected an interesting plot, well-done special effects and characters, and an imaginative take on…
Despite sharing the same name, the “How to Train Your Dragon” films are almost nothing like the book series on which they are based. Both take place on the Island of Berk, following the adventures of a young Viking, Hiccup…
A deadly storm. Flying debris. One isolated, enterprising astronaut. Andy Weir’s “The Martian,” a 2011 science-fiction novel adapted into a film in 2015 by the illustrious Director Ridley Scott, jumps right into the action. In the novel, astronaut Mark Watney,…
The Netflix documentary, “Found,” reveals what it’s truly like to be adopted. Growing up with an adopted older sister, I never thought much about the fact that she was adopted, as it’s always been a normal part of my life. …
“The Legend of Vox Machina” uses a combination of comedy, action, magic and great animation to create an adventurous world that demands to be explored. Season one of the 12-episode series on Amazon Prime features a magical mercenary group, Vox…
Season 1 of Amazon Prime’s “The Wheel of Time,” an eight–episode adaptation of Robert Jordan’s novels of the same name, follows five magical individuals who have the potential to become the Dragon Reborn. The show creates its world using the…
Can’t figure out what to do this summer? This flowchart will help you finalize your plans and find an activity you’ll love! Check out a larger version of the text featuring links to resources here: Take a Country Day summer…
The new Marvel movie “Eternals,” directed by Chloé Zhao and released on Nov. 5, 2021, follows 10 super-powered individuals who don’t age or die. The movie has unique concepts, but the writing falls short. The Eternals have been sent to…
Samus Aran, Space Bounty Hunter Extraordinaire, wakes up on the unknown Planet ZDR suffering from what her computer describes as physical amnesia. A mysterious message showing an image of the genocidal Parasite X brought her to ZDR. On arrival, she…
After traveling a short distance to Curtis Park, I walk into SomiSomi — taste buds tingling with anticipation — ready for a cold and creamy treat. My eyes meet with a clean white and yellow fish-themed decor. I can see…
