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Movies & FilmTom Cruise Acts His Age in Digger

M.V. MoorheadOctober 2, 2026

The message hanging over this film seems to be: We will never willingly solve this crisis.

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Movies & FilmFriday Flicks: Pattinson Pulls No Punches as a Predator Poacher in “Primetime”

M.V. MoorheadSeptember 25, 2026

Robert Pattinson has had a busy year. After getting his wedding day ruined in The Drama and trying to kill Odysseus in The Odyssey, he's now turning the hunt for sexual predators into big-time TV in Primetime.

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Movies & FilmFriday Flicks: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is a Triumph of the Wool

M.V. MoorheadSeptember 18, 2026

Part of what makes these movies so invigorating is that Shaun is a sheep only in the literal sense, not in the figurative. He's not a conformist, not a follower of the flock.

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Movies & FilmMystery Science Redux at the Majestic This Weekend

M.V. MoorheadSeptember 11, 2026

The noble art of cracking wise at bad movies is one of the last of our culture's great oral traditions to be co-opted by professionals. But co-opted it was, in the late ’80s, by Mystery Science Theatre 3000, which at its best was humblingly brilliant TV.

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Movies & FilmFriday Flicks: Killer Soldiers Have a Day at the Trailer Park in Onslaught

M.V. MoorheadSeptember 4, 2026

In a shabby trailer park in remote New Mexico, former military sniper Celeste (Adria Arjona), armed to the teeth, struggles with PTSD and an unsteady trigger finger.

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Movies & FilmArea Canine Gets in a Wreck, Needs a Check in Coyote vs. Acme

M.V. MoorheadAugust 28, 2026

Not all of the vintage Looney Tunes are good. Some have aged poorly on a cultural level; others are just repetitive and lacking in edge. But the best of the Looney Tunes are little masterpieces, about as good as American movie comedy has ever gotten.

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Movies & FilmDinosaurs Find a Way in The End of Oak Street and Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie

M.V. MoorheadAugust 14, 2026

Both major releases this week are dinosaur-forward, so as usual I'll start with a disclaimer: Any movie with dinosaurs starts at an advantage with me. Take what I say about any dinosaur movie with a grain of salt. 

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Movies & FilmNolan and Damon Take the Long Way Home in The Odyssey

M.V. MoorheadJuly 17, 2026

Exciting as this Odyssey is, however, there’s a sadness to it as well, a sense that we're seeing the end of a Golden Age and the beginning of an era of disillusionment brought about through the brutality of war and the flouting of social and civic norms.

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Movies & FilmMinions Go Hollywood in Minions & Monsters 

M.V. MoorheadJuly 2, 2026

The goggled, giggling little goobers who look like ambulatory yellow Tic Tacs are back in Minions & Monsters.  

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Movies & FilmFriday Flicks: Supergirl Just Wants to Have Fun

M.V. MoorheadJune 26, 2026

By the standards of big summer blockbusters, this Supergirl is relatively modest in scope, which I found agreeable.

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Movies & FilmHugh Jackman Just a Hood in The Death of Robin Hood

M.V. MoorheadJune 22, 2026

Played by Hugh Jackman, the title character is presented here as a scoundrel, murderous brigand and varlet.

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Movies & FilmOld-School Spielberg Has a Close Encounter with Disclosure Day

M.V. MoorheadJune 12, 2026

Disclosure Day is a sci-fi epic in the form of a chase thriller.

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Movies & FilmFriday Flicks: Brendan Fraser Plans a Day at the Beach in Pressure

M.V. MoorheadMay 29, 2026

Tall and imposingly fleshy, Fraser also manages to give us a human Eisenhower.

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Movies & FilmStar Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu “Forces” the Issue 

M.V. MoorheadMay 22, 2026

After the eye-crossing political backstory of the much-lamented Star Wars prequel and sequel trilogies, it was refreshing. 

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Movies & FilmFriday Flicks: It is Twisted, “Is God Is”

M.V. MoorheadMay 15, 2026

Lest anyone suppose that the title Is God Is denotes a pious devotional picture, be advised: not so much.

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As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

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Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

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