This image released by Sony Pictures shows the character Red, voiced by Jason Sudeikis, in a scene from "The Angry Birds Movie." (Sony Pictures via AP)

‘Angry Birds’ a misfire

“Angry Birds”Sony Entertainment1 hours, 37 minutesIt’s become a cliché truism in Hollywood that video game movies just don’t work. It’s not like they haven’t tried.… Continue reading

This image released by Sony Pictures shows the character Red, voiced by Jason Sudeikis, in a scene from "The Angry Birds Movie." (Sony Pictures via AP)
Plan A fails what do you do

Plan A fails what do you do

Your family has a good contingency plan. You all know what to do if there’s a blaze or a flood. You know where to go,… Continue reading

Plan A fails what do you do

What’s Happening

Best Bet ■ The Kenai Fine Art Center in Old Town Kenai, invites you to two gallery openings in June. “On Longevity” by Sandra Sterling,… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bet ■ “Off the Wall: Quilting in Three Dimensions,” a trunk show by Susan Else sponsored by the Kenai Peninsula Quilting Guild, is Friday… Continue reading

Artist to present 3-D quilting show

Members of the Kenai Peninsula Quilting Guild and the public alike are in for a quirky quilting show this week. Artist Susan Else, based in… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: Flavored by Flowers

Flavored by FlowersBy Brent Johnson, Clam GulchAbout “bee gold” there is an obsessionbut it isn’t a color or even a possession.It isn’t an age, though… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Adventures of a Female Medical Detective' one to catch

The Bookworm Sez: ‘Adventures of a Female Medical Detective’ one to catch

Summer colds are the worst.You’re not sure how you caught one, but you did — and now you’d love to know where it came from.… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Adventures of a Female Medical Detective' one to catch
This image released by Sony Pictures shows George Clooney in a scene from "Money Monster," opening in theaters nationwide on May 13. (Atsushi Nishijima/TriStar Pictures-Sony Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: Cast delivers in ‘Money Monster’

“Money Monster”Sony Pictures1 hour, 38 minutesJodie Foster’s latest, “Money Monster,” has the distinction of showcasing a side of George Clooney never seen before — that… Continue reading

This image released by Sony Pictures shows George Clooney in a scene from "Money Monster," opening in theaters nationwide on May 13. (Atsushi Nishijima/TriStar Pictures-Sony Pictures via AP)

Homer couple marries life, art

The partnership of Homer artists Skywalker and Brian Payne sounds like a romance novel tease. Can a storyteller-poet-dancer raised in a military family find true… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ An exhibition of illustrations and drawings by Will Harperis on display at the Kenai Fine Art Center. Kenai Peninsula Borough School… Continue reading

In this image released by Disney, Anthony Mackie, from left,  Paul Rudd, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan appear in a scene from "Captain America: Civil War." (Disney-Marvel via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Civil War’ lives up to billing

“Captain America — Civil War”Marvel Entertainment2 hours, 27 minutesFor those of us (and there must be quite a few of us judging by the box… Continue reading

In this image released by Disney, Anthony Mackie, from left,  Paul Rudd, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan appear in a scene from "Captain America: Civil War." (Disney-Marvel via AP)
The Bookworm Sez: 'Origins of Sports' a home run

The Bookworm Sez: ‘Origins of Sports’ a home run

The rules are very simple: don’t, don’t, and don’t.Don’t swing the bat too late. Don’t hug the ball while running down the court. Don’t get… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Origins of Sports' a home run

Poet’s Corner: Fishin’

Fishin’By Billy Lindow, circa 1974, then age 15 or 16The fish were there and we sought ‘emWe searched, we drifted, we caught ‘emFrom the Forelands… Continue reading

What’s Happening

First Thursday ■ A First Thursday opening of a show of illustrations and drawings by Will Harper will take place today from 6-8 p.m. at… Continue reading

Homer woman goes ‘Alone’ into the wilderness

With the airing of the second season of the History Channel’s survival show “Alone” on April 21, Mary Kate Green joins the cast of Homerites… Continue reading

In this image released by Universal Pictures, Amy Poehler, left, and Tina Fey appear in a scene from the film, "Sisters." (K. C. Bailey/Universal Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: Hard to play along with ‘Sisters’

“Sisters”Universal Pictures1 hour, 58 minutesThis week I was discussing with some friends about why it is that sometimes the movie theater doesn’t get the movie… Continue reading

In this image released by Universal Pictures, Amy Poehler, left, and Tina Fey appear in a scene from the film, "Sisters." (K. C. Bailey/Universal Pictures via AP)
The Bookworm Sez: A lighthearted look at political scandals

The Bookworm Sez: A lighthearted look at political scandals

Who will you vote for, come November?No doubt, you probably know who you’re not voting for, but at least one candidate on your party’s ticket… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: A lighthearted look at political scandals

Poet’s Corner: My Protocol

My ProtocolBy Bill Lowe, Sterling Each year in May,our military we observe.Thank you for giving;your willingness to serve.The rewards you receiveare far less than you… Continue reading

In this image released by Drafthouse Films, Michiel Huisman, left, and Tammy Blanchard appear in a scene from the psychological thriller, "The Invitation." (Drafthouse Films via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘The Invitation’ a challenge to accept

“The Invitation” Drafthouse Films 1 hour, 40 minutes   This week, my options at the movie theater were to see the “Snow White” prequel that… Continue reading

In this image released by Drafthouse Films, Michiel Huisman, left, and Tammy Blanchard appear in a scene from the psychological thriller, "The Invitation." (Drafthouse Films via AP)

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Juried Student Show is on display at the Kenai Fine Art Center, 816 Cook Avenue,… Continue reading