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Imagine having your self-worth and identity depend on a pair of shoes. That, if taken away, would rob you of respect while dehumanizing your day-to-day life. Directed by Oakland-born-and-raised Justin Tipping, “Kicks” revolves around the life of Brandon (Jahking Guillory) — a 15-year-old whose dream is to get a
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Sometimes, the things we try hardest to tuck away in our hearts are the ones that matter the most. Memories — whether good or bad — can come in waves, hitting you when you least expect it. That is OK. As the school year rolls through September, here are a few
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“The truth will set you free but first it will make you miserable.” Eyes scramble to this painfully honest remark in Gayle Forman’s new novel “Leave Me.” Writing a breathtaking tale that blends the complexities of motherhood with a demanding career, the New York Times best-selling author catches readers’ hearts
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From the writers of “The Hangover” comes “Bad Moms” — a ridiculously funny, lively tale of overworked moms who reach their breaking point, thus going on wild, self-indulgent escapades to relieve themselves of the stresses of day-to-day responsibilities. In a spectrum of summer blockbuster comedies, this film is a smart
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Truth or Dare: A commonplace game that many resort to in an exclusive hiding spot during elementary school recesses, at a birthday party where the punch spiked a higher tolerance for foolishness than usual or on a night when we stumbled home with friends, swiftly impulsed with a desire to
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The Marsh’s production of “Colette Uncensored,” directed by David Ford, tells an insightful tale of a young woman’s venture for artistic awareness in the midst of political and social turmoil in the 19th century. Colette (Lorri Holt), a French writer who led a scandalous life while producing famed novels such
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Eleven years ago, the world witnessed the iconic American comedy “Wedding Crashers.” Combining an uncontrollable duo with regrettable decisions, it scored many laughs from viewers. Now, director Jake Szymanski navigates toward this same humorous premise with a ridiculously funny, mid-summer tale of wedding shenanigans in “Mike and Dave Need Wedding
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Summer has been flying by and as we approach mid-July, most of us are trying to soak in our time away from the library and lecture halls as much as possible. With more free time on our hands, these picks might just help you cram in a few adventures by
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The summer we once craved in the midst of final exams and papers is finally here in the form of beach days, ice cream cones and late-night drives. With no more study sessions or trips to the library (for a good three months), we can finally sleep in and take
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Six years ago, viewers witnessed 19-year-old Alice dive headfirst into Wonderland — or Underland, as Alice learns this magical land is actually called (as it turns out, she misheard the name as a child). Now, in the breathtaking sequel to Tim Burton’s 2010 film, director James Bobin elaborates on this
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