Arts & Entertainment
Bookworm to filmbuff: The Martian
A deadly storm. Flying debris. One isolated, enterprising astronaut. Andy Weir’s “The Martian,” a 2011 science-fiction novel adapted...
Netflix documentary “Found” sheds light on lives of adoptees
The Netflix documentary, “Found,” reveals what it’s truly like to be adopted. Growing up with an adopted older...
“Vox Machina” mixes every standard fantasy element to create a not-so-standard, enchanting world
“The Legend of Vox Machina” uses a combination of comedy, action, magic and great animation to create an...
“The Wheel of Time” fills a traditional world with distinctive characters
Season 1 of Amazon Prime’s “The Wheel of Time,” an eight–episode adaptation of Robert Jordan’s novels of the...
How should you spend your summer vacation?
Can’t figure out what to do this summer? This flowchart will help you finalize your plans and find...
‘Eternals’ is an eternity of disappointment
The new Marvel movie “Eternals,” directed by Chloé Zhao and released on Nov. 5, 2021, follows 10 super-powered...
Metroid Dread revitalizes the Metroidvania genre with the polish of a Triple-A publisher
Samus Aran, Space Bounty Hunter Extraordinaire, wakes up on the unknown Planet ZDR suffering from what her computer...
Korean-inspired SomiSomi wows with taiyaki ice cream
After traveling a short distance to Curtis Park, I walk into SomiSomi — taste buds tingling with anticipation...
“Star Wars Visions” is an exciting journey into the galaxy far, far away
I’ve always been captivated by the vast and unique universe portrayed by the movies of the “Star Wars”...
‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ is a comedic masterpiece, strikes deeper meaning along the way
In Hollywood, sequels never seem to measure up to the originals. However, “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” a...
‘No Time to Die’ is similar to previous Bond movies, and it works
“No Time to Die” is consistently entertaining but lacks originality. With so many similarities to previous Daniel Craig...
‘Shang-Chi’ features intricate choreography, adrenaline-filled fight scenes
Rivaling previous Marvel films like “Avengers: Endgame,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” delivers a fresh,...
Trending bakery Crumbl Cookies gives a fresh, tasty experience
Walking into the Crumbl Cookies bakery in Rocklin for the first time was an experience I’ll never forget....
Imagine Dragons experiments with new styles, sounds in long-awaited album
“Mercury – Act 1” was three years in the making since Imagine Dragons’ last album, “Origins.” In the...
‘Outer Banks’ makes a big splash with season two, uses Tiktok songs in soundtrack
“Outer Banks” has taken girls’ hearts and inspired guys to dress like surfers. It also happens to be...
‘Fast and forgiving’ digital art style doesn’t compare with physical feel of traditional art
Walk into art teacher Andy Cunningham’s classroom and you’ll find students working with graphite pencils, paintbrushes and even...