By Thom deMartino/Western Sun staff writer Editor’s note: Minor spoilers ahead. Dusk comes, the night settling like a smothering blanket over the embers of the horizon. A man peers through a peephole […]
“Midnight Special”: mystery meets sci-fi
Ghost in the machine is, just, well, people
By Thom deMartino/Western Sun staff writer Well, THAT escalated quickly. On March 23, Microsoft’s newest marvel, the “chatbot” A.I. (artificial intelligence) named “Tay” went live. Designed with a precocious teenage girl’s curiosity […]
“Batman vs. Superman” is stuffed, but no turkey
By Thom deMartino/Western Sun staff writer Editor’s note: Some spoilers ahead. The story of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is right now almost more about the divergence between the reviews and […]
The supremacy of today’s political cynicism
By Thom deMartino/Western Sun staff writer Humanity, as a whole, often dwells in the past — while in reality racing at breakneck speeds towards a looming and uncertain future. We like to […]
“Quills” a challenge for actors, audience
By Casey N. Wilson/Western Sun staff writer Golden West’s theater arts program constantly brings new stories to life. We have a variety of shows and this month’s play, “Quills” definitely piqued my […]
You might jump for this seafood eatery
By Thom deMartino/Western Sun staff writer Ever tried going in search of a good local gumbo? With the possible exception of a certain fried chicken chain (which shall remain nameless), you’ll know […]
Pour Vida is a dining gem
By Thom deMartino/Western Sun staff writer Planning a trek in the general direction of the Magic Kingdom, but not looking to spend your entire paycheck on a single hot dog? Then whether […]
“Zootopia” dazzling, poignant, immersive
By Serena O’Sullivan/Western Sun Executive Editor With incredible animation as captivating as “Frozen,” intricate world-building as immersive as “Wreck-It Ralph,” and the emotional poignancy of “Inside Out,” it’s no wonder why […]
Different standards for police and public
By Austin Schwartz/Western Sun Entertainment Editor Imagine being in a world where a person is allowed to shoot your dog while it is playing in your gated yard, but they miss and accidentally kill […]
“How to Be” has a different approach
By Casey Wilson/Western Sun staff writer To be perfectly honest, I did not have high hopes for “How to Be Single.” I was skeptical about Dakota Johnson (whose claim to fame is […]
