A few thoughts… On spring in the Norther Rockies
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
It seems to be spring. Winter wasn’t so great, as winters go; after too many days of skiing last season, I’ve not had enough this …
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On this day… in 2063
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
When the clock strikes midnight on April 5, Earth will be 39 years away from humanity’s first official contact with an alien race — at …
What is a local?
By Steve Sanchez
Reader Contributor
A local is someone who lives here — really lives here.
A local is invested in their community. They work here and volunteer here. They …
Believe the hype: FX’s new Shōgun series is a triumphant historical epic
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Take a quick look at the reviews surrounding the new 10-episode FX/Hulu series Shōgun and you’ll be shocked at how over-the-top they can be.
The …
The Dude abides
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It might just be my opinion, man, but The Big Lebowski could, quite possibly, be the perfect movie. If not, it is certainly among the …
Dune: Part 2 is a visual treat, but strays from its source in critical ways
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
After decades of waiting, devotees of Dune may be feeling like their time has finally come — that the sleeper of their fandom has awakened …
Erin go craic
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
At one point in history, slang was regarded as the vocabulary of disreputable people, with those in high society refraining from such low speech.
Today, …
Mad About Science: Complex board games
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
There is something to be said about the importance of board and table games. While it’s easy enough to boot up a console and start …
The Holdovers really is a holdover to a more human type of film
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
At its most basic, The Holdovers reads like a Hallmark holiday special: an embittered, middle-aged man; a teenaged boy whose loneliness has honed the chip …
Emily Articulated: ChatGPT
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
“In an era dominated by screens and characterized by fleeting attention spans, the written word stands as an enduring testament to the depth of human …
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