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CultureReviews
September 19, 2022

Review: Dolly Alderton’s "Everything I Know About Love" is an essential read for people in their 20s

By Hanalei Potempa
Don’t be fooled by the scribbles on the cover. Although this book is definitely about parties, friends, jobs and life, it’s also about love and the love you find when navigating your 20s. Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Dolly Alderton presents her now…
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CultureReviews
September 5, 2022

Review: Lulu Miller’s “Why Fish Don't Exist” is a must-read

By Naomi Priddy
In biologist Lulu Miller’s 2020 part-history, part-memoir “Why Fish Don’t Exist,” we are introduced to the author and narrator in an exploration of her past and her confrontation with nihilism: the rejection of all religious and spiritual systems that say…
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CultureFilmReviews
August 20, 2022

Review: How does the newly released film “Where the Crawdads Sing” compare to the bestselling novel?

By Hanalei Potempa
Book lovers understand the apprehensive excitement of a bestselling novel getting a film adaptation. As an avid reader and a big “Where the Crawdads Sing” novel fan, let’s just say I had high expectations for this film. The novel “Where The Crawdads Sing,”…
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CultureReviews
May 3, 2022

Book Review: Is Colleen Hoover's latest novel "Reminders of Him" worth the read?

By Hanalei Potempa
Trending bestselling author Colleen Hoover is known for her collection of romance novels that each illustrate a unique story that never seems to disappoint. You may have heard of her bestselling novels “It Ends With Us,” “Ugly Love” or “Verity.”…
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CultureFilmReviews
May 1, 2022

Review: ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ is a must-see

By Julianne Gee
When I came out of the theater after seeing “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” I practically ran to my car to shield myself from public view because I was crying so hard. Then, I cried basically the entire way back to my apartment. You never truly know what to…
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CultureReviews
April 30, 2022

Review: “Our Flag Means Death” is the must-watch show of the year

By Paige Wirta
On March 3, HBOMax released the first of a 10-episode series titled “Our Flag Means Death.” Under the legendary power of executive producers Taika Waititi and David Jenkins, the former co-starring in the show himself, the series has become the hottest, “most…
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Boise CultureCultureReviews
January 25, 2022

Review: Broadway in Boise's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" was fun for the whole family.

By Julianne Gee
At the opening night for “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at the Morrison Center, the center was packed with elderly couples, young adults and families alike. It was a stark contrast to last month’s “Hamilton” where there wasn’t as much diversity between the…
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CultureFilmReviews
January 20, 2022

Review: The powerful, diverse cast of "The 355" outshines its stale plot

By Julianne Gee
I am a big fan of action movies. On any given Saturday night, you’ll most likely find me watching (or rewatching) an action movie, and it’s probably a James Bond movie too. That’s why “The 355” intrigued me (also I unashamedly love Diane Kruger). It’s a…
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CommentaryCultureReviews
December 18, 2021

Commentary: Battlefield 2024's technical issues detract from inclusion efforts

By Patrick R. Kaufmann
Disorganized teamplay mechanics and a puzzling interface are contributing to a tepid critical response to Battlefield 2042’s premiere, hampering its attempt to advocate for inclusion through the introduction of the series’ first non-binary character. Battlefield…
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CultureFilmReviews
October 18, 2021

Film Review: ‘Candyman’ invokes the mythical and real horrors of white supremacy

By Paige Wirta
As an avid horror fan, any film produced and written by Jordan Peele is sure to get my excitement up, especially a new release leading into the fall season. Directed by Nia DaCosta, “Candyman” joins Peele’s previous projects “Us” and “Get Out” as both…
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