This image released by Lionsgate shows Michiel Huisman, right, and Blake Lively in a scene from "The Age of Adaline." (Diyah Pera/Lionsgate via AP)

Reeling it in: Narration can make or break a film

“The Age of Adaline” Lakeshore Entertainment 1 hour, 52 minutes   Narration in film has a long history, going all the way back to a… Continue reading

This image released by Lionsgate shows Michiel Huisman, right, and Blake Lively in a scene from "The Age of Adaline." (Diyah Pera/Lionsgate via AP)
Find the Good

Find the Good

The guy a couple streets over is a great big jerk. He’s one of those bad apples Mom always told you about: sour, rotten, and… Continue reading

Find the Good
In an April 10, 2015 photo, one of several African dwarf frogs raised by Samantha Lester is seen in an aquarium at her home  in Owensboro, Ky. In two years, the science projecet subjects she inherited from her niece have produced 50 frogs. (Greg Eans/The Messenger-Inquirer via AP)

Frog Breeding

OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) — Samantha Lester did not become a breeder of small amphibious frogs by choice.“When my niece was in the fourth grade, she… Continue reading

In an April 10, 2015 photo, one of several African dwarf frogs raised by Samantha Lester is seen in an aquarium at her home  in Owensboro, Ky. In two years, the science projecet subjects she inherited from her niece have produced 50 frogs. (Greg Eans/The Messenger-Inquirer via AP)

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibits ■ The Kenai Peninsula College annual Juried Student Exhibition runs through May 8 in the Gary Freeburg Gallery on the Kenai River… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Disneynature A group of monkeys are featured in the Disneynature film "Monkey Kingdom."

“Monkey Kingdom” provides a lot of entertainment, little substance

“Monkey Kingdom” Disney 1 hour, 21 minutes   You really have to hand it to Walt Disney. Despite being a massive corporate monolith, their Disneynature… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Disneynature A group of monkeys are featured in the Disneynature film "Monkey Kingdom."
Book helps readers fall in love with the night sky

Book helps readers fall in love with the night sky

Nighttime is absolutely your favorite time. Some people choose to hang out with friends after dark. Some go to movies, listen to music, or just… Continue reading

Book helps readers fall in love with the night sky

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibits ■ The Kenai Peninsula College annual Juried Student Exhibition runs through May 8 in the Gary Freeburg Gallery on the Kenai River… Continue reading

"Body of Truth"

“Body of Truth”

Your summer clothes don’t fit this year.You’ll admit that you weren’t paying attention: too many holiday cookies, too little New Years’ resolving. The pounds crept… Continue reading

"Body of Truth"

Poem: Sadness

SadnessVicki FruichantieMy heart is heavyCan’t find words to explain the pain I feel.Within me, time appears to stand still. My body does not care to… Continue reading

Reeling it in: ‘The Homesman’ paints a bleak portrait

“The Homesman”EuropaCorp2 hours, 2 minutesStraight-to-video used to be a clear indication to the consumer that the movie they had chosen to watch was probably not… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra presents “An Evening at the Pops: Mostly Movie Music,” featuring music from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings,… Continue reading

By Ian Foley/Peninsula Clarion Sculptures from the high school division are displayed at the Kenai Arts Guild on Thursday, April 2 in Kenai.

Local students have a “Visual Feast”

This April, people can feast their eyes on student artwork. “Visual Feast,” the 26th annual Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Student Art Show is currently… Continue reading

By Ian Foley/Peninsula Clarion Sculptures from the high school division are displayed at the Kenai Arts Guild on Thursday, April 2 in Kenai.
This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Paul Walker as Brian, in a scene from "Furious 7."  (AP Photo/Universal Pictures)

Reeling it in: Amped-up action, heavy moments in ‘Furious 7’

“Furious 7” Universal Pictures 2 hours, 17 minutes   The “Fast and Furious” epic saga (and it’s definitely that, as opposed to a hit movie… Continue reading

This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Paul Walker as Brian, in a scene from "Furious 7."  (AP Photo/Universal Pictures)
The Bookworm Sez: A few curve balls in 'Cuba Straits'

The Bookworm Sez: A few curve balls in ‘Cuba Straits’

It was not where you put it last.How many hours — days? — of your life are wasted looking for something you can’t find? You… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: A few curve balls in 'Cuba Straits'

Poem: The Passing of the Rain

The Passing Of The RainBy Brett Van Sickle, KenaiEach time that I’m away from you, a storm brews in my heart.The clouds get ever darker,… Continue reading

In this image released by DreamWorks Animation, characters Oh, voiced by Jim Parsons, left, and Tip, voiced by Rihanna appear in a scene from the animated film "Home." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

Reeling it in: Who says you can’t enjoy ‘Home’?

“Home” DreamWorks Animation 1 hour, 34 minutes   Whenever I go to see a kids’ movie, especially one that my own kids enjoy, I feel… Continue reading

In this image released by DreamWorks Animation, characters Oh, voiced by Jim Parsons, left, and Tip, voiced by Rihanna appear in a scene from the animated film "Home." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ An open house for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District art show takes place today from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Kenai Fine… Continue reading

This Tuesday, March 31, 2015 photo shows the Imax laser projector at the TCL Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Chinese Theatre, one of the largest Imax theaters in the world, is one of more than a dozen locations that Imax expects to outfit with laser projection this year. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

“Furious” debuts in brand-new laser format.

LOS ANGELES — Deeper blacks, brighter whites, even bigger screens and better sound. When the high-speed action sequel “Furious 7” debuts this weekend, audiences at… Continue reading

This Tuesday, March 31, 2015 photo shows the Imax laser projector at the TCL Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Chinese Theatre, one of the largest Imax theaters in the world, is one of more than a dozen locations that Imax expects to outfit with laser projection this year. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Poem: A Father’s Lament

A Father’s LamentBy Norm Olson, NikiskiDeep within a father’s heart there resideThose times long gone — the spent riches of youth,And proclaims as fathers have… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Endangered' proves hard to put down

The Bookworm Sez: ‘Endangered’ proves hard to put down

You have little-to-no control.Deny no more. You’ve finally come to accept it: the future really isn’t in your hands. You have no control over others,… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Endangered' proves hard to put down