‘Arts’ Archives
Movie Corner – Vengeance
Vengeance Focus Features 2022 Mystery/Comedy/ Thriller/ Drama By HOWARD MCQUITTER II ★★★★☆ Well, simply hearing about the film Vengeance without seeing the trailer can easily give the impression the film is like a bum-rush, aimless action film like Bullet Train. However, Vengeance is just the opposite of Bullet Train's reckless adventures. First, Vengeanceis the directorial debut by B.J. Novak (Knocked Up , The Smurfs , Inglourious Basterds ). He is also the screenwriter and principal actor. (Novak is the actor and the writer from The Office.) As the story goes, Ben Manalowitz (BJ. Novak) is a journalist and podcaster in New York City, when one night he gets a frantic call that his “girlfriend" is dead from an overdose. He's puzzled on what "girlfriend" that could be, so he has to scroll through his cellphone to find out who she was. He flies to West Texas to meet Ty Shaw (Boyd Holbrook), the dead woman's brother, who believes his sister Abilene [...]
Jude the Dude
Self-portrait with his spirit animal Jude participated in the kids' competition at the 2022 Hamel Rodeo Channeling his Norse roots Inspired by the movie Godzilla vs. Kong photo by Sarah Anikpo By MARY ELLEN KALUZA This alley issue features Jude Daniel Anikpo. He was recommended by Sha’Vontie’s (see June alley) mom. Jude and his mother graciously agreed to meet with me. Our conversation didn't follow the usual Q & A format. Jude came with his portfolio of drawings and writings, and our meeting became more a presentation of his art. I got to see the breadth of Jude's talents. He explained the symbolism of objects in his drawings, using remarkably sophisticated vocabulary. His mother told me that a favorite excursion is going to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, where he impresses her with his perspective of different pieces. Jude is nine years old and going into the 4th grade. He was dubbed “Jude the Dude” by his maternal grandfather who sadly died last [...]
Calling Youth Artists and Their Fans!
By the Editorial Leadership Committee Have you been enjoying the interviews with young artists in our community? So have we. And we know there are many more cool and talented young folks to highlight in the alley pages. The artists featured were super excited to be in the paper. Their families, too. Here are a few quotes: Thank you for everything! It has been a wonderful experience to do the interview and just that you took your time to do this. I love the paper! It's amazing! - Sha'Vontie, Dancer, Singer, Musician, Actor That looks really good! Thanks so much for everything. I can’t wait to get a copy! - Orren Fen, Puppeteer This looks great, Mary Ellen! I'll be hitting up neighbors for their copies for the grandparents. - Orren’s Mother Noelle became an instant hit with some of my extended family. They didn't know she loved painting and now they are requesting (and offering to pay!) for her art. It's built up her confidence. - Noelle’s Mother The week [...]
