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This image released by The Weinstein Company shows Samuel L. Jackson in a scene from "The Hateful Eight." (Andrew Cooper/The Weinstein Company via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Hateful Eight’ is good, but is it Tarantino’s best work?

“The Hateful Eight” The Weinstein Company 3 hours, 7 minutes   Quentin Tarantino is a strange filmmaker. And I’m not talking about the quality of… Continue reading

This image released by The Weinstein Company shows Samuel L. Jackson in a scene from "The Hateful Eight." (Andrew Cooper/The Weinstein Company via AP)

What’s Happening

Best Bet ■ Triumvirate Theatre presents its 11th Annual Dinner Theatre and Art Auction at Mykel’s Restaurant in Soldotna. This year’s hilarious parody show is… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Chris Peppers, left, Delana Green (Duncan) and Rob Ernst joke with each other before a rehearsal for the Triumvirate Theatre's upcoming dinner theatre and auction on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Mykel's Restaurant in Soldotna, Alaska.

May the fish be with you: Triumvirate actors to parody ‘Star Wars’

Light sabers and fish puns will abound in the latest annual dinner theater and auction put on by the Triumvirate Theatre. While the two may… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Chris Peppers, left, Delana Green (Duncan) and Rob Ernst joke with each other before a rehearsal for the Triumvirate Theatre's upcoming dinner theatre and auction on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Mykel's Restaurant in Soldotna, Alaska.
Houdini's love was magical

Houdini’s love was magical

The day you met your beloved, it was magical. Think about it: billions of people in the world, and the two of you – random… Continue reading

Houdini's love was magical

Poet’s Corner: Undefined

UndefinedBy Chyanne Lewis, KenaiExisting as a thought formed slightly in the mindStill not quite reality, I feel I am confinedTo pure imagination that is locked… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ The Performing Arts Society announces the return of popular Alaskan violinist Linda Rosenthal, who will join pianist Richard Dowling in concert… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: Nobody but you

Nobody But You Bill Lowe, Sterling   Offering hope, assurance and truth to cling to, You cared about us before we ever knew you. Nobody… Continue reading

Reeling it In: “10 Cloverfield Lane”

“10 Cloverfield Lane” Paramount Pictures 1 hour, 43 minutes     This week’s film marks a rare occasion for me. In the days before the… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ The Performing Arts Society announces the return of popular Alaskan violinist Linda Rosenthal, who will join pianist Richard Dowling in concert… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: Fun with Elephants

Fun with ElephantsBy Brent Johnson, Clam GulchYou can’t win argumentswith elephants,because they’re a hotbedof perfect knotheads!Belly big and a very great weightAlaska is an elephant… Continue reading

This image released by Disney shows Judy Hopps, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left, Nick Wilde, voiced by Jason Bateman, second left, in a scene from the animated film, "Zootopia." (Disney via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Zootopia’ shows depth, complexity – and fun

“Zootopia”Walt Disney Studios1 hour, 48 minutesI have a feeling the early part of the 21st century is going to be looked as a kind of… Continue reading

This image released by Disney shows Judy Hopps, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left, Nick Wilde, voiced by Jason Bateman, second left, in a scene from the animated film, "Zootopia." (Disney via AP)

What’s Happening

Best Bet ■ The Kenai Performers present Meredith Willson’s “Music Man,” directed by Terri Zopf Schoessler and conducted by Dan Johnson. Show dates are March… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Before I Forget' an unforgettable read

The Bookworm Sez: ‘Before I Forget’ an unforgettable read

You can’t remember what you came into the room for. That happens with disturbing frequency. Forgetting your glasses, losing your keys, it really bothers you… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Before I Forget' an unforgettable read
Gemma Amorelli scruffs her pet ferret Margy on Monday, Feb. 22 near Soldotna. Like kittens, ferrets become relaxed and docile when held by the scruff of the neck.

Making Faces

Have an old boat or outbuilding? Gemma Amorelli may offer to paint it. Not with industrial or house paint, but with spray paint. “I had… Continue reading

Gemma Amorelli scruffs her pet ferret Margy on Monday, Feb. 22 near Soldotna. Like kittens, ferrets become relaxed and docile when held by the scruff of the neck.
In this image released by Universal Pictures, Scarlett Johansson, left, and Josh Brolin appear in a scene from "Hail, Caesar!." (Alison Rosa/Universal Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Hail Caesar!’ another Coen classic

“Hail Caesar!”Universal Pictures1 hour, 46 minutesI’m a sucker for a Coen Brothers movie. “Raising Arizona” is one of my all-time favorite movies and “Oh Brother,… Continue reading

In this image released by Universal Pictures, Scarlett Johansson, left, and Josh Brolin appear in a scene from "Hail, Caesar!." (Alison Rosa/Universal Pictures via AP)
Father Mark Dean, a visiting priest at Soldotna's Our Lady of Perptual Help Catholic Church, describes the symbolism and significance of religious icons on Wednesday, Feb. 24 in Soldotna. Dean studied iconography as a priest in Sweden and gave a seminar on the subject to Our Lady of Perptual Help congregation members on Feb. 20.

Reading images: Icons convey spiritual message

Father Mark Dean traveled from Illinois to serve for two weeks as a guest priest at Soldotna’s Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic church. On… Continue reading

Father Mark Dean, a visiting priest at Soldotna's Our Lady of Perptual Help Catholic Church, describes the symbolism and significance of religious icons on Wednesday, Feb. 24 in Soldotna. Dean studied iconography as a priest in Sweden and gave a seminar on the subject to Our Lady of Perptual Help congregation members on Feb. 20.

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Kenai Performers present Meredith Wilson’s “Music Man,” directed by Terri Zopf Schoessler and conducted by Dan Johnson. Show dates are Feb.… Continue reading

Members of the Kenai Performers run through one of the first numbers in "The Music Man" during a rehearsal on Tuesday, Feb. 16 2015 at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska.

‘The Music Man’ comes to Kenai

Justin Ruffridge would not be starring as the title character in this weekend’s production of “The Music Man” if not for a dare back in… Continue reading

Members of the Kenai Performers run through one of the first numbers in "The Music Man" during a rehearsal on Tuesday, Feb. 16 2015 at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska.

Magician, comedian come to Kenai Peninsula

Little did comedian Jamie Lissow know that when he came to Alaska for a gig 12 years ago, it would become such a permanent part… Continue reading

Anchorage film festival comes to Soldotna

The biggest film festival in Alaska is taking to the road for the first time, taking a few of its most popular choices to smaller… Continue reading