Local vape shops doing well despite on-campus ban
Two new stores have opened on Main Street that cater to the e-cigarette crowd, and both seem to have found their niche, although health officials at UW-River Falls are not…
‘Fargo’ TV series storyline makes spinoff worth the watch
As the winter season rolls in, so rolls in a new season of the critically acclaimed TV series "Fargo," which enters a different era of crime in the Midwest but…
‘The Iron Giant’ signature edition reminds us why we loved the original
It’s back again, once in theaters and now forever remastered and out to buy, and it still has that massive heart in a big iron guy that people have remembered…
‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ disappoints, maintains strong animation
Dracula and his buds are back again in “Hotel Transylvania 2” to help Drac’s grandson realize the monster that he is, and with that comes another mixed bag of an…
‘Black Mass’ provides dark themes and thrills
One of Boston’s darkest denizens comes to life thanks to excellent acting and great direction, though viewing a biographical film like "Black Mass" teaches a harsh reality of all films…
Mad Max: Fury Road reinvigorates classic film series
It’s shiny, it’s chrome, it’ll blow your mind at 100 mph, it’s Mad Max: Fury Road, a film that has gone through so much buzz but still needs stressing of…
Cluttered ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ still entertains
The wait is over and fans can suit up again in their Marvel-print shirts to watch "Avengers: Age of Ultron" in theaters, which despite being weaker than its predecessor, still…
‘It Follows’ proves exceptional horror still exists
It does not stop, it does not reason, it does not speak, and "It Follows" is the rare horror film that peaked my interest and proves good horror still exists.
‘The Last: Naruto the Movie’ entertains despite poor plot
Though it may have been a while after the fact, "The Last: Naruto the Movie" still lingers as an enjoyable film experience.
‘Kingsman’ is a suprisingly enjoyable spy flick
In the vein of James Bond and Jason Bourne comes "Kingsman: The Secret Service," which manages to be a highly enjoyable spy flick and a welcome treat to the genre…