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Bucknell exhibition explores mid-1970s punk movement

LEWISBURG — When punk first exploded as a counter-cultural movement in the mid-1970s, the music was loud, fast, angry, raw, often amateurish, and seemed virtually indigestible. The attitude was irreverent, uncompromising and confrontational. The fashions were outlandish and shocking — at ...

Amy Straub has taken on roles with many different area theater companies

LEWISBURG — It may be somewhat commonplace for an actor to increase casting opportunities by beginning to vocalize, thereby displaying a certain versatility and some musical theater ability. It is, however, relatively rare for a vocalist or musician to switch gears, and seek out acting roles ...

‘Ad Astra’ doesn’t live up to the hype

“Ad Astra” isn’t nearly as good as I thought it would be. Heavily hyped on social media for the past several weeks, the new space opera starring Brad Pitt is handsome, interesting and well acted; but it’s hampered by a somewhat slow pace — and pretty much ruined by a disappointing ...

‘Rambo: Last Blood’ is a poor sendoff for iconic character

Starting from humble beginnings, John Rambo showed restraint, despite his traumatic past. But as the films progressed, the maturity regressed. “Rambo: Last Blood” is (hopefully) the last adventure we see of the guerrilla-warfare master. Packed with superfluous graphic violence and weak ...