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Ducain to release reimagined version of James Taylor’s ‘Fire and Rain’

Mon Hills Recording artist Ducain is set to unveil new music on June 11, with a captivating cover of the timeless James Taylor hit, “Fire and Rain.”   This reinterpretation marks the first release in 2024 from the acclaimed band.  “Fire and Rain” stands as an iconic piece in the American popular songbook, recognized globally as one of James Taylor’s definitive songs. Ducain’s reimagination breathes new life into this classic, infusing it with the essence of Alt-Country and Southern Rock. Drawing inspiration from legendary acts such as The Allman Bros Band, ...

Nature Connection Series kicks off at WVU Core Arboretum

Everyone is welcome to visit the WVU Core Arboretum woodland amphitheater for its Nature Connection Series talks on Tuesday evenings this summer.  Local and regional experts on a variety of nature-related subjects will give public talks at the arboretum, as part of our WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series. This summer, talks will cover topics such as fish, trees, native history, moths, birds, plants, mushrooms, geology, vernal pools, forest bathing and more. These talks happen at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater, starting in June and continuing ...

Confusing tone keeps ‘Summer Camp’ from being fun

Growing up, I went to sleep-away camp every summer. The last week in July, I would pack my suitcase too full and head to an old barn for a week of music, swimming, weird awards and surprisingly good food. We would stay up too late talking and then wake up too early so we could try to get a warm shower. It was exhausting and dirty and one of my favorite parts of every summer. I hoped that sense of wonder would be recaptured in Castille Landon’s film “Summer Camp.”  Ginny (Kathy Bates), Nora (Diane Keating), and Mary (Alfre Woodard) met at a summer camp when they were kids. ...

Young director channels older women in latest film

It may seem odd for 32-year-old Castille Landon to write and direct a movie about women in their 70s as she did with her newest film, “Summer Camp,” but Landon doesn’t think so at all.  “I think I relate quite a bit to older people,” Landon told The Dominion Post. “I’ve always had older friends. And I’m very close to my mom and to my grandma. So I drew a lot from just imagining myself going through their circumstances. I spent a weird amount of time thinking about if I were trying to be on dating apps when I’m in my 60s or 70s, what does that look ...

‘Am I OK?’ is full of good stuff

The idea of “finding yourself” has a long history of being the purview of the young, generally those just entering adulthood. Moving from adolescence into the next phase of your life triggers some introspection. But sometimes, our upbringing or  fears about what might be discovered if we dig too deep can cause us to avoid that self-searching until later in life.   That is the theme of the film “Am I OK?” from co-directors Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, airing June 6 on Max.  Lucy (Dakota Johnson) and her best friend, Jane (Sonoya Mizuno), have their very ...

‘Furiosa’ is fine, but lacks power of its predecessor

“Mad Max: Fury Road” has been one of my favorite action movies of all time. The incredible visuals, the spectacular performances, the sheer scale — everything works together to make it one of the must-watch films of the past decade. Because of my admiration for the first film, George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” has been among my most anticipated films of 2024. And while “Furiosa” delivers on so many fronts, I still left feeling underwhelmed. The film opens on Young Furiosa (Alyla Browne) as she is gathering fruit in her bucolic homeland, The Green Place. When ...