by Matt Conway | Apr 23, 2024 | Dining and Entertainment, Features, Reviews
Drive-ins are cultural relics from a bygone era. Many conjure memories of 1950s America when they think of drive-ins, from the old-school snack bar promos to the singular experience of witnessing a movie under the luminous stars. Most have since vanished as projection...
by Dennis Hackett | Apr 23, 2024 | Dining and Entertainment, Features, Reviews
In the past, hearing the words video game adaptation would send chills down my spine in the wrong way every single time. Thankfully things have improved for the most part in recent years with “Detective Pikachu,” the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie franchise and “The Last...
by Matt Conway | Apr 15, 2024 | Dining and Entertainment, Features, Reviews
Following the winter doldrums, March promised to be an eventful month at multiplexes. The long-awaited “Dune: Part Two” released on March 1 to unanimous (and well-deserved) acclaim, delivering what many consider a benchmark in science fiction storytelling....
by Debbie Gardner | Apr 15, 2024 | Dining and Entertainment, Features, Reviews
Cirque du Soleil returned to Hartford on April 10. Additional performances are available to attend through May 5.Reminder Publishing submitted photo Acrobats and artistry. Balance and beauty. Power and precision. A bit of comedy, a beautiful chanteuse and some fire....
by Dennis Hackett | Mar 26, 2024 | Dining and Entertainment, Features, Reviews
I’m sure it has become obvious with some of my previous columns that I am a gigantic New England Patriots fan. As such, I was excited to watch the “Dynasty” series that recently wrapped its 10-episode run on AppleTV+, however, having watched all 10 episodes, I almost...
by Matt Conway | Mar 13, 2024 | Dining and Entertainment, Features, Reviews
Sometimes, a restaurant opening transforms into a prolific extravaganza that galvanizes the community. The renowned chicken chain Raising Cane’s recent Connecticut debut fits that profile. Nearly a month into business, the Enfield Raising Cane’s location continues to...