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Reeder’s Movie Reviews: Blue Bayou
You could say that the gifted actor-writer-director Justin Chon’s new film, Blue Bayou, began in Vancouver, Washington. Five years ago, Adam Crapser, a native of… Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: Blue Bayou

Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Many Saints of Newark
A movie review of The Many Saints of Newark. Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Many Saints of Newark

Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Card Counter
A movie review of The Card Counter. Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Card Counter

Reeder’s Movie Reviews: Shang-Chi
Steve Reeder reviews Marvel’s Shang-Chi. Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: Shang-Chi

Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Night House
Sometimes, movie plots don’t have to fully explain themselves, or play out in strictly linear fashion, to succeed. Sometimes, a film’s intelligence and atmosphere achieve the desired effect. Welcome to The Night House. Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Night House

Reeder’s Movie Reviews: Reminiscence
Reminiscence indulges in the well-established cinematic tradition of playing with our perception of time. The French pioneer Georges Méliès did it successfully at the turn of the twentieth century, and Christopher Nolan is doing it in our time. Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: Reminiscence

Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Protégé
Trained assassins. Sins of the past and present. Double crosses. Exotic locales. Breezy banter. Name actors. Gaping plot holes. The Protégé has it all for you.
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‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 23: Jess Walter On The Crossroads Between Humility And Confidence
Photo of author Jess Walter | Courtesy of Jess Walter. In this episode of Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella, author Jess Walter talks about humility and… Continue Reading ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 23: Jess Walter On The Crossroads Between Humility And Confidence

‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 22 – Judy Cornish on Dementia Care Through The DAWN Method
Photo of author and creator of the DAWN method for dementia care, Judy Cornish. In this episode of Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella, attorney Judy… Continue Reading ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 22 – Judy Cornish on Dementia Care Through The DAWN Method

‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 21: Keith and Chenoa Egawa On How All Of Our Connections Shape Us
Siblings and authors of the children’s book, The Whale Child, Keith and Chenoa Egawa. In this episode of Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella, siblings and… Continue Reading ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 21: Keith and Chenoa Egawa On How All Of Our Connections Shape Us

Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Suicide Squad
Steve reviews The Suicide Squad movie. Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Suicide Squad

Classical Music Venues With Non-Classical Histories: Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theater
Theaters of the 1920’s were nothing short of magical. Elaborate architecture and stunning decor housed vaudevillian acts and traveling shows for an evening or two, while making way for a rapidly growing hunger in America – a desire for movies. The Lincoln Theater in Mount Vernon was born during this enchanting time of art and growth and today serves as a home to performances and culture in Skagit county. Continue Reading Classical Music Venues With Non-Classical Histories: Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theater