In the roller derby documentary “Minnesota Mean” from filmmaker Dawn Mikkelson, one of the women tells the camera that she always has loved sports, but she felt like sports for […]
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Celebrate art of Don Knotts
In 1924, a boy named Don Knotts was brought into this world among rolling West Virginia mountains. Little did the world know this boy would grow up to become a […]
Appeal of ‘Big Boys’ squares largely on its star, humor
For a long time, movies about the queer experience existed solely to discuss the pain associated with not being accepted, or the actual abuse that can occur. And while those […]
‘Big Boys’ director talks about creating movies that they wanted to see while growing up
One of the benefits of being a creator is the ability to make something you wish you had been able to experience in your youth. That is part of what […]
Summer fun continues with several local events
July is here and Mountaineer Country invites you to experience summer life with some amazing community events! From arts to diving there are so many fun events happening this month. […]
‘Quiet Place’ prequel fails to expandoriginal story, world
When “A Quiet Place” premiered in 2018, I thought it was a unique gimmick and definitely a great theatrical experience, but I wasn’t as blown away by it as many […]
A bit in love with ‘A Family Affair’
“High School Musical” came out at precisely the wrong time for me to care about it. My kids weren’t old enough to want to watch it, and I was definitely […]
DIY SODA MAKING
With summer heat upon us, we may find ourselves craving a cool, bubbly soda. Instead of reaching for a conventional soda — likely full of artificial colors, sweeteners and preservatives, […]
Main Street Morgantown to hold Arts Walk
Main Street Morgantown will hold its Summer Arts Walk from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 13 in Downtown Morgantown. The public is encouraged to see the many artisans, makers and sellers […]
A boy and his granddad, together again
Every summer, I climb into the back seat of my dad’s Traverse, dogs in tow, to head to Carolina Beach for a week of family time. It’s a laid-back vacation […]
