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 ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ film adaptation appeals to fans of retro technology and horror  

James Jurewicz, Contributor December 5, 2023

Family entertainment restaurants from the ‘80s and ‘90s were popular destinations for a birthday or to share a pie with the family and play some games. The pizza was subpar, but the real draw was the...

Interconnected Perspectives: Keli Mashburn’s ‘Invisible World’ on display at O’Kane Gallery through Dec. 14

Interconnected Perspectives: Keli Mashburn’s ‘Invisible World’ on display at O’Kane Gallery through Dec. 14

Diana Ambrosio, Business Manager November 22, 2023

On Oct. 26, the O’Kane Gallery debuted “Dispatches from the Invisible World” by Keli Mashburn. Mashburn gave a talk about her artwork, and two new experimental short films are on display in the gallery...

Self-made music star Jordan Houston shares empowering life story in new ‘Chronicles of the Juice Man’ memoir

Self-made music star Jordan Houston shares empowering life story in new ‘Chronicles of the Juice Man’ memoir

James Jurewicz, Contributor November 14, 2023

Jordan Houston aka “Juicy J” is a producer, songwriter and rapper who was part of the mercurial rap group Three 6 Mafia. The group gained recognition in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, scoring a 2006...

Comic Craig Ferguson rouses Houston Improv

Comic Craig Ferguson rouses Houston Improv

James Jurewicz, Contributor November 9, 2023

Craig Ferguson visited the Houston Improv; the comic is currently traveling the U.S. with his show called “The Fancy Rascal Tour.” The Scottish-born actor started performing stand-up comedy in the...

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‘Saw X’ humanizes mastermind John Kramer with character-driven plot that fans of franchise will enjoy

Iker Pelcastre, Contributor October 30, 2023

The gruesome world of Saw returns in its tenth installment to the silver screen Sept. 29. Kevin Greutert, who directed the disliked “Saw 3D” and “Saw IV”, returns to direct “Saw X” with...

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Give Kameo mode a fighting chance in Mortal Kombat 1

James Jurewicz, Contributor October 27, 2023

After a five-year hiatus the Mortal Kombat video game franchise is back with Mortal Kombat 1. This is not a re-release of the first game but a total reboot of the series. “We are victims of Tarkat,...

Local writers mingling at Writespace’s grand opening event. Courtesy: Writespace

Writespace celebrates new studio opening for local writers

Betty Cruz, Contributor September 20, 2023

Writespace has a new space, and it marks the dawn of a new chapter for this creative nonprofit that gives aspiring authors and poets a free place to hone their skills and become part of the local writing...

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