Cruis’n Blast: Retro Review
After its release in arcades in 2017, “Cruis’n Blast” was ported to the Nintendo Switch in the fall of 2021. As the latest installment of the “Cruis’n” games, the game provides a fun experience...
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Pearls, Michael Cunningham; Illustrates love’s inevitable shelf life. Howl, Allen Ginsberg; Pages of sweaty, buzzy NYC. The Dutchman, Amiri Baraka; Loud and sinister and overwhelming.
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” in Review
The movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was released this year on March 11. It was written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert who are both known for their mind-bogglingly eccentric shorts...
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A Worn Path, Eudora Welty; Route of hope, brambles, loss. Land of the Spotted Eagle, Luther Standing Bear; America’s under-the-rug history. Terrific Mother, Lorrie Moore; Heaviness written in lighter lilt.
Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is the latest film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as a sequel to the first film in 2016. As a sequel to one...
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition
Upon its release in the year 2000, the original Playstation title “Chrono Cross” proved to be a unique followup to the beloved 1995 role-playing game “Chrono Trigger,” later becoming a cult classic in its...
Ready, Set, Rage: Rage Rooms Bring a Smashing Time
Have you ever had such a bad day, or been so angry that you just wanted to smash something? But you stopped yourself because as adults we can’t just throw a tantrum and smash...
Mario Golf: A Retro Review
More than 20 years after its original release on Nintendo 64, the first “Mario Golf” has joined the titles on Nintendo 64 Online for the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. As the first of...
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Bad News, Margaret Atwood; Solid case to not reproduce. Southern Horrors, Ida B. Wells; Historical accounts of American monsters. There Was Once, Margaret Atwood; Quick and quippy and fun.
The 10 Best Things to Do in Bend
Bend may be a little town nestled in the foothills of the Cascades, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in experiences. Outdoor adventures are definitely one of the best things...
