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xXx: The Return of Xander Cage

In 2002, Vin Diesel was riding high after the success of The Fast and the Furious. Then he made xXx, a James Bond-esque action thriller...

La La Land

La La Land has been in release since December and has gradually been released to more and more theaters over the last month. It’s currently...

Live By Night

As a director, Ben Affleck has had one of the most impeccable track records in recent movie history with Gone Baby Gone, The Town,...

Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures opened in limited release on Christmas Day and recently expanded nationwide last weekend pulling in about $25 million. I’m here to say...

Astolfi to present piano concert at Piedmont College

Fans of traditional and very untraditional piano music will be able to hear both in a concert at Piedmont College by artist-in-residence Dr. Jeri-Mae...

Underworld: Blood Wars

Underworld: Blood Wars marks the fifth entry in this series. I haven't been a fan and I can't say I've seen all of them,...

Snow

We had a beautiful snow this weekend. Because of the likelihood of diminished travel, I spent most of the weekend with Mom and Dad....

Piedmont opera students to present concert Jan. 12

Piedmont College’s Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present a concert of scenes from “The Magic Flute,” “La Perichole,” and “The Secret Garden” at...

A Privilege to be an American

As our family as usual gathered on Christmas I felt this special event seems to come faster as I grow older. When Florine and...

Pilkington to present Piedmont vocal recital

Dr. Jonathan Pilkington, assistant professor of music at Piedmont College, will present a vocal recital at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in the...

A letter to Sue

Sue Dickerson, a cousin, is a long time friend. I grew up with her dad, Albert Dickerson, who also had a military career with...

2016 Movie Year in Review

Justin's list of the best - and worst - of 2016 Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood recreate the Miracle on the Hudson. Ellen DeGeneres returns...