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‘Edge of Seventeen’ reinvents teen movie genre

By Jesse Baalman | December 15, 2016

Hailee Steinfeld, in some of her best work, updates the teen movie genre with writer and director Kelly Fremon Craig's heartfelt film, “The Edge of Seventeen.”Popularized by John Hughes in the '80s, high school films have long been a tradition in...

Sequels hit or miss

By Jesse Baalman | December 1, 2016

Everyone loves the nostalgia and comfort that comes with seeing their favorite characters on-screen again in a sequel.Now Hollywood utilizes the trend of releasing multiple sequels, prequels, spin-offs, reboots and remakes as an easy cash grab for studios....

 Emily Blunt appears in a scene from film "The Girl on the Train," released in theaters Oct. 14.

‘Girl on The Train’ has scattered storyline

By Jesse Baalman | October 19, 2016

 Emily Blunt appears in a scene from film "The Girl on the Train," released in theaters Oct. 14.

Anemic Panda, a local band formed in 2013, performs March 25 at The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The House will reopen Oct. 14 after being closed for several months.

The House to open next weekend

By Jesse Baalman | October 6, 2016

Anemic Panda, a local band formed in 2013, performs March 25 at The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The House will reopen Oct. 14 after being closed for several months.