They knock at your door in crisp white shirts and bright white smiles, ready to tell you about the God that they serve. Either you’ve met one or you are one, but either way you probably won’t recognize real Mormons in their caricatures on stage. As with Jesus Christ Super […]
By Michael Alegre Doctor Strange is somewhat of a paradox, feeling both familiar yet very different at the same time. On one hand, it’s a retelling of the superhero origin story we’ve become so accustomed to in the past decade or so. The particulars may be different, but its structure […]
Halloween presents an opportunity for even the most straight-laced, work-obsessed adult to let go and play dress-up for a night (or a weekend!), far beyond the reaches of childhood fantasy and adult reality. Go ahead, plan your itinerary now and gather your posse. Here’s where you can take your costume […]
Ninety-nine percent of the people I know grew up with Disney’s Aladdin. Some of us love the original ancient Arabian Nights as much as the modern version. Yet the very best version of this undying classic, according to the theatre lovers among us, is the one on Broadway and I […]
by: Michael Alegre It’s just another zombie movie, so what gives? Zombies are such cult staples that every so often, new shows, movies or videogames come out and exploit the mythology’s allure. Which is why at this point, we’ve just about seen every kind of zombie there is to see – […]
Someone decided to turn cat videos into a full-length film and called it “The Secret Life of Pets”. By Michael Alegre Contrary to the trailer, The Secret Life of Pets is not just snippets of cutesy animal gags. It revolves around Max, a spoiled terrier living happily with his beloved […]
DC’s latest blockbuster isn’t perfect, but it’s still a step in the right direction. By Michael Alegre. After the massive critical flop that was Batman V Superman, many people had been nervously anticipating the next DC movie. Was it going to drop the ball yet again and destroy the very […]
How your gloomy weekends can become fun-filled days spent inside four walls. Planning a trip this rainy season makes it more difficult due to uncertain weather conditions. Travel issues have more probability of arising, such as delayed or cancelled flights and flooded streets. Plus, who would want to go island […]
