‘Far Cry 3’ a thrilling game with wide appeal Ever wanted to fly over a tropical island, water ski, drive around ... or fight pirates? Since it’s too cold outside to do most of those things, you can instead … More →
Kid Cudi’s latest album weird, but worth wait May 12, 2013 Since its summer 2012 announcement via Twitter, Kid Cudi’s latest studio album was the subject of several rumors and it garnered a remarkable amount of …
‘Mila 18’ offers fresh perspective on Holocaust April 14, 2013 A few weeks ago I began reading the Leon Uris novel “Mila 18,” which is a fictional account of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising in Poland …
Be creative without a mess with Juxtaposer March 17, 2013 Think painting and pottery are messy? In Juxtaposer, artists can be creative and still be neat. Juxtaposer is an app for mobile devices, particularly the …
Beautifully structured plot propels ‘Portal 2’ March 17, 2013 Are you a video game buff hungry for an addiction that will last for hours? Or are you the kind who loves a beautifully structured …
Try SingSnap for musical, family fun March 17, 2013 With the holidays, Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day behind us, diets are back on for some, and unfortunately food is no longer a guilt-free excuse …
The Oscars: It’s always a guessing game February 17, 2013 Near the end of 2011, rumors began circulating about the output of cinema for 2012. The year was to herald some of the most highly …
Any version of ‘Les Mis’ worth the time January 20, 2013 “Les misérables” translates from French into “the miserable ones” or “the wretched.” This description applied to nearly the entire population of France during the French …
Kik Messenger kicks similar apps out of water January 6, 2013 In this continually developing generation of technology, messaging has become an easier way for people to communicate, rather than having a simple conversation by phone …
Korean restaurant a real ‘Joy’ to experience January 6, 2013 Joy Garden, a Korean restaurant located at 5605 Tieton Drive in Yakima, is often passed by without notice. Without an overly obvious sign, and in …
Ava Gempler: ‘The Hobbit’ a worthy start to film trilogy December 23, 2012 J.R.R. Tolkien’s world is unlike any other. In his books, including “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings,” wizards give firework shows, dwarves mine …
Christmas gift guide: Shooters still a fav of high school boys December 9, 2012 There are plenty of games and game systems to consider this holiday shopping season, but here are two games that should be at the top …
Gift guide: Plenty of musical genres worth listening to right now December 9, 2012 Whether you prefer using a CD player, your laptop or your iPod, music will always be beloved by every generation. Here’s a peek at what …
Christmas gift guide: Yes, parents, we really do read books December 9, 2012 So you don’t want to buy your teenager another hand-held device that offers noise and bright, flashy screens. You can always try good, traditional books. …
Prepare to get ‘taken’ for a ride with ‘Taken 2’ October 14, 2012 Brian Mills (Liam Neeson) has a very particular set of skills, acquired over a very long CIA career. He has skills that make him a …
Aesop rocks Yakima September 30, 2012 Aesop Rock sings Sept. 8 at The Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima. During the show, he and the rest of the performers gave a haircut …
Film worthy of action figures, not the big screen September 2, 2012 Pop quiz. Check if your movie tastes include any of the following: Middle-aged men with high testosterone levels. Chuck Norris. Completely unbelievable stunts. Cheesy head …
‘Expendables 2’ makes reviewer lose faith in action stars September 2, 2012 Movies are a wonderful thing. Being a film lover, I can say that the best thing about movies is the pure escapism into another world. …
The ‘baddest’ show on TV heats up this summer August 19, 2012 Fans and critics alike are raving for AMC’s top series, “Breaking Bad,” which heralded its fifth season premiere on July 15, and continues to deliver …
Newest Batman film “rises” brilliantly August 5, 2012 It’s been seven years since the first chapter of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy hit theaters in 2005 with “Batman Begins,” and now the long wait …
‘Moonrise Kingdom’ one of director Wes Anderson’s — and year’s — best July 22, 2012 Wes Anderson never fails to impress, but now in 2012 I believe the director has unveiled his crown jewel with “Moonrise Kingdom.” A delightful film, …
Good action scenes barely cover flaws of ‘Vampire Hunter’ July 22, 2012 “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” is one of the many novel-based 2012 film experiments that have made names for themselves this year in cinema. Directed by …