With a couple of high-profile video game turned movie and movie turned video game releases in December, I wanted to review both. As has become clear from my previous columns, one of my biggest hobbies is gaming, so I could not pass up the opportunity to talk about two of my favorite pieces of media this year, the movie “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and the video game “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.”
Sometimes, a film catapults to a rare cultural pinnacle out of nowhere. While filmmakers and executives pour hours into each production, no one can truly replicate the indescribable alchemy that breeds a touchstone endeavor.
I am a glutton for video games. Sure, you could argue there are more productive activities to pursue in one’s free time, yet the artistry and interactivity of video games continue to captivate.
WESTFIELD — There are bagels, like what might be found at a grocer or even on the shelf of a local convenience store that crumble when cutting, feel a bit mealy in the mouth and so chewy it can make one’s teeth ache.
The Boston Celtics stand as a stalwart franchise in professional basketball. The team carries an indelible brand built from the fires of competitive championship battles and revered NBA legends. Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Paul Pierce, Kelly Olynyk … the list goes on and on.