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‘Pandemonium’ is a mostly tight take on ‘Paradise Lost’

Adaptations in film are ubiquitous, but what is less common is a film built on a piece of classical literature. One of the most famous films in that genre is “O Brother Where Art Thou,” which borrowed heavily from Homer’s “The Odyssey.” And now, coming to Arrow streaming service next week, Quarxx will give us his take on John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” with the new French horror film “Pandemonium.”   The film opens with Nathan (Hugo Dillon) and Daniel (Arben Bajarktaraj) standing at the side of a brutal car accident. As the moments tick by, we understand ...

‘IF’ is a wild card that plays well

I have always been the serious one. I gravitate toward people who love play, but my natural tendencies lean toward cynicism and somberness. Imaginative play has never been something that I excel at, so I have a slightly complicated relationship with media that puts that at the center. I want to love it, but it’s not always easy for me to get on board. So I had some trepidation about John Krasinski’s newest film, “IF.”  Bea (Cailey Fleming) loses her mother at a young age, forcing her to grow up too fast. When her Dad (John Krasinski) returns to the same hospital for ...

Feel free to be a no-show to wedding comedy ‘Mother of the Bride

When my kids were younger, we would regularly watch the Nickelodeon show, “iCarly.” It was a relatively silly show about three friends who ran their own web show. I don’t think the phrase “influencer” was popularized yet, but Carly, Sam and Freddy were some of the original influencers. Of course, I’m old enough to remember when Brooke Shields was the “It Girl” as well, so I was interested to see how that might play in “Mother of the Bride” from director Mark Waters, currently streaming on Netflix.  Emma (Miranda Cosgrove) is a brand ambassador who was just ...

Global sensation Blippi to rock out at WVU Canady Creative Arts Center Sept. 30.

Blippi: Join the Band Tour! is making a stop at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center for one show at 6 p.m.  Sept. 30.  Tickets are on sale at the Arts & Entertainment Box Office in the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center lobby and online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 304-293-SHOW (304-293-7469).   This brand-new production features musicians playing live onstage and promises vivacious, energetic and educational antics.    Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies and live musicians. ...

Mothers and daughters are a beautiful thing

Well, I’m back. For the few people besides my father who regularly turn to this space to read these words, you’ll have noticed I was absent the past couple of weeks. While I did pack my laptop to pitch in here and there during my 10-day stint in Portugal and Spain, I did not log on ...

Sweet 16

he WOW! Factory, a paint-your-own pottery, mosaic, glass-fusing and clay hand-building studio on University Avenue in Star City, celebrates 16 years in business this month with a month-long Sweet 16 party. All month, customers will enjoy an especially festive  atmosphere and ...