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Nic and Dave Scheff

‘Beautiful Boy’ an authentic story of addiction

Brian Lang, Film Critic November 13, 2018

Sometimes you can do everything right as a parent but still feel like a failure. That’s how David Scheff feels when is bright son Nic admits that he has a major problem with drug abuse. Director...

Queen Performing

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ succeeds despite flaws

Brian Lang, Film Critic November 6, 2018

Boom-Boom-Clap, Boom-Boom-Clap! Queen’s iconic “We Will Rock You” is known by both the young and old with its catchy melody sung by the captivating voice of Freddie Mercury. Bryan Singer’s new...

Tom Hardy in Venom (2018).
Photo courtesy of IMDb.com

Venom is fun, but not well-written

Jeri Moore, Reporter October 31, 2018

The pace of Venom is fast, choppy, and a little hard to follow due to both the writing and editing of the storyline. The journey that Venom's nemesis, the symbiote Riot, makes to get to its final destination...

‘First Man’ shoots for the moon and inspires

Brian Lang, Film Critic October 24, 2018

Everyone knows the story of the moon landing, and those old enough to remember it can tell you exactly where they were when they saw Neil Armstrong make those historic first steps onto the moon. Renowned...

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born (2018). Courtesy of IMDB

‘A Star is Born’ shines bright with two charismatic stars

Brian Lang, Film Critic October 10, 2018

Nothing is more fascinating than watching a new a star on the rise. Tabloids, gossip columns, and award shows clamor for new details of a nascent celebrity. Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut, “A...

‘Night School’ struggles for laughs

Brian Lang, Film Critic October 4, 2018

The summer hits have come and gone and the Oscar-worthy films are yet to hit the screens, so the box office is left with little to show at the moment. One of the more interesting of the meager offerings...

Cheech gallery

Cheech displays his heritage through artwork at WFMA

Brittni Vilandre, Business Manager September 20, 2018

About 350 people attended Cheech Marin’s new art gallery opening on Sept. 19 at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art. Marin, whose original first name is Richard, is an American stand-up comedian, actor,...

The Deep End: a different kind of bar

Paige Champagne, Reporter September 17, 2018

Any student in need of a cheap, entertaining place to spend a night out should look no further than The Deep End, an arcade and bar owned by three local Wichita Falls residents, Jason Hester, Michael...

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Shines at Summer’s End

Brian Lang, Film Critic September 3, 2018

Summer is over, but Hollywood has one last blockbuster to offer. Box Office hit “Crazy Rich Asians,” based on the bestselling novel by Kevin Kwan, is the grand finale in a fireworks display of summer...

Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Benedict Wong, and Benedict Cumberbatch in Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ Marvel’s main event

Tyler Manning, Editor April 30, 2018

"Avengers: Infinity War" is finally here. It has been said by many, but the last 10 years of Marvel movies have all culminated to this film. After almost 20 movies dedicated to creating and developing...

Elisabeth Moss and Ann Dowd in The Handmaids Tale (2017). Photo contributed by George Kraychyk

‘Handmaid’s Tale’ makes for terrifying television

Brian Lang, Film Critic April 23, 2018

In a time that’s been referred to as the “golden age of television,” it can be hard to decide which of the myriad of shows are worth the time. One show that critics and audiences alike have come...

Bryan Cranston and Koyu Rankin in Isle of Dogs (2018)

‘Isle of Dogs’, quirky film about man’s best friend

Brian Lang, Film Critic April 17, 2018

Traditionally, dog movies are a great draw to the theaters. From classics like “Old Yeller” and “Homeward Bound” to newer movies like “Secret Life of Pets” and “A Dog’s Purpose,”...

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