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Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Demonschool channels Buffy and Persona for delightfully demonic RPG action

Demonschool is a colorful, character-driven tactical RPG that blends horror inspirations, fun side content, and approachable, inventive combat despite rough edges.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Wicked witchcraft, abundant comedy * Oregon ArtsWatch

Taken from the Faustian play The Witch of Edmonton, written in 1621 by William Rowley, Thomas Dekker, and John Ford, Silverman's story, directed by Hecht for Profile Theatre, explores what happens when a devil named Scratch (Joshua J. Weinstein) comes to Edmonton and tries to tempt the villagers into trading their souls in exchange for their secret desires. What Cuddy Banks (Charles Grant) wants is the freedom to pursue his beloved Morris dancing ... and to finally receive some unconditional love and respect from his father, Sir Arthur Banks (George Mount).
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Threesome review sexy romcom deals with unexpected complications of a throupling

While the premise may sound on paper like the setup for a loud, crude 00s comedy, this is a much more finely tuned piece of work than that, with engaging characters and an impeccably calibrated plot full of plausible twists and turns that are wild yet still realistic.
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Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Kaitlin Olson shows us more of her 'High Potential' for season 2

Kaitlin Olson returns as Morgan in High Potential season two, showcasing complex characters, sharper mysteries, strong cast chemistry, and vibrant wardrobe choices.
Books
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Susan Choi's Big Novel of History

A longer, controlled novel replaces earlier chaotic, melodramatic energy with restraint and concentrates on family tragedy, chronic illness, fraught relationships, and spycraft.
Film
fromKqed
2 months ago

'The Baltimorons' Offers Low-Key but Uplifting Holiday Romance

The Baltimorons is a quietly charming, lightly paced film about two disappointed people who unexpectedly connect during a single night.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Jurassic World Rebirth review Scarlett Johansson runs show as near-extinct franchise roars back to life

The Jurassic World series has rejuvenated itself with a fun, engaging film that innovates on its predecessors.
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