The exterior of a restaurant with yellow and green umbrellas outside.

Pineapples: Fresh, Flavorful, and Delicious Thai Cuisine

When I first entered Pineapples Thai Kitchen, a gorgeous flower wall grabbed my attention. This display complements the aesthetic of the whole restaurant: From the flowers at every table to the poetry board on the wall, Pineapples’ colorful and inviting atmosphere matches its fresh and flavorful food.   Pineapples offers traditional and unique takes on authentic […]

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Dr. Kelson speaks with a sedated Samson around a campfire in the bone temple.

Flashes of Brilliance Shine Through the Confusion in “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple”

The latest movie in the popular 28 Days Later series, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, written by Alex Garland and directed by Nia DaCosta, is an excellent movie diminished by financial pressures and the trappings of its genre. The tone constantly shifts between explosive violence and quiet reflections on death, faith and the mind, […]

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The cast of The Long Walk trudge down a damp road with military vehicles behind them

 Francis Lawrence puts his best foot forward in adapting Stephen King’s “The Long Walk”

The Long Walk, published in 1979 under the pseudonym Robert Bachman, was the first story ever written by Stephen King. The 2025 film adaptation of King’s reflection on Vietnam-era America feels both particularly relevant and timeless. The film’s unflinching violence provides a sharp and shocking contrast to the emotional connections forming between the characters, and […]

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