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Confusing tone keeps ‘Summer Camp’ from being fun

Entertainment

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

Entertainment

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

Entertainment

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 ...

Y2K Trivia Night to benefit Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center

Community

The Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center (MCCAC) will host  a  Y2K-themed trivia night June 13 at Chestnut Beer Hall. The evening  will feature trivia questions on topics from the early 2000s.   Teams of three to five people are encouraged to register in advance, as space is limited to 15 teams  for competition. If you would like to register a team, contact Taylor at tshultz@moncocac.org or call  304-598-0344. Payment can be made in advance or the night of.   All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Monongalia County Child ...

Corporate Cup offers friendly competition

Business

Let’s say your workplace is still remote only and you’re tired of looking at the four walls in your home office. Or, perhaps, your workplace is a hybrid model, so time spent with coworkers is few and far between.  Maybe you’re back at work full-time, but the office is cramped ...

Yama a beloved hub of Japanese food and culture

Community

Although possessing the Rowling-esque address of 387 1/2 High St., the entrance of Yama Japanese Restaurant is actually tucked away on Fayette Street under a distinctive red awning. Founded by trained chef Mitsuo Yamashita in the 1990s, it has served as both a Japanese culinary and cultural hub for over 30 years.   During WVU’s academic year, Yama holds “Onigiri Days,” eagerly anticipated by many in the local community. These irregularly scheduled events are typically announced in advance on social media. Onigiri, a popular Japanese snack, isn’t available on the ...