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‘Find Me Falling’ falls flat by relying on tired tropes

My crush on Harry Connick Jr. started when I was in high school. He created the soundtrack to one of my favorite movies of all time, “When Harry Met Sally.” A year later, he made his film debut in “Memphis Belle,” and he’s been recording music and acting ever since.  I’ve loved following his career as both a musician and an actor, so I was interested to see him in the new Netflix film, “Find Me Falling,” by writer and director Stelana Kliris.  When John (Connick Jr.) finds that his latest album has had poor reception from both fans and critics, he decides ...

Nicole Riegel explores authenticity in music in her new film ‘Dandelion’

Nicole Riegel knows that when you’re from Appalachia, the region can have a hold on you. She explored that in her first film, “Holler,” and as her second film, “Dandelion,” is just out, she is looking at that again, this time through the lens of a musician.  In “Dandelion,” a young woman who goes by Dandelion decides to leave her home in Ohio to see if she can make a name for herself somewhere else. She goes to South Dakota for a motorcycle rally and while there, meets Casey, another musician. They have a musical and romantic affair, but she never loses her ...

Nourish Yourself: Summer combos

What are your favorite weird summer food combos?   Pineapple on pizza?   Vanilla ice cream and olive oil?   After you’re done with this article, you’ll realize that these combos pale in comparison with what we have in store for you.   People like unusual combinations for various reasons, from cultural influences to pregnancy-related cravings, or just as simple quirks. If you want to challenge your taste buds this summer, here are weird food combos that you might like — or not.   Why some like weird food combinations  You might ...

‘Minnesota Mean’ delves into the unique world of roller derby

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 women were kind of the little sister versions of men’s sports.   When she discovered roller derby, that was the first time she felt like she was playing a sport that was specifically for women.   The sense of camaraderie is evident throughout the entirety of this documentary, which is available on Video on Demand.  “Minnesota Mean” follows six women on a roller derby team as they ...

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 five-time Emmy Award-winning actor and beloved icon for the Morgantown community.  The City of Morgantown, in collaboration with Morgantown Magazine, will be celebrating the 100th birthday of  Knotts and the Metropolitan Theatre  July 20-24.  Don Knotts Movie Marathon   For just $1, visitors can enjoy various iconic movies starring  Knotts. Watch “The Incredible Mr. Limpet” at 10 a.m.  ...

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 issues do exist, some filmmakers — especially those who are themselves part of the LGBTQ community— choose to focus more on the joyful or humorous aspects. Corey Sherman is one such filmmaker, and in his film “Big Boys,” recently on VOD, he gives the audience a wholesome, happy look at a young boy discovering himself.   When 14-year-old Jamie (Isaac Krasner) realizes that his favorite cousin ...