Superman 2025: The Hero America Needed, but Didn’t Expect
“It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…” I think you know where I’m going with this. This year’s unsurprising summer blockbuster hit, “Superman”, directed by James Gunn, is making audiences …
Articles by Jessica Cruz
Is Washington State Finally Getting a Seat at Hollywood’s Glamorous Table of Big-Budget Filmmaking?
Local artists celebrated Washington State’s Film Day on March 4 in Olympia. This marked the third year since the State Legislature approved the 2022 Motion Picture Competitiveness Program bill, which …
Golden Globes 2025, A New Era or Same Old Hollywood?
Awards Season has started in Hollywood! That means stars from film, television and music will grace multiple red carpets in stunning gowns, interview with numerous journalists and pose for the …
‘Bend and Snap’ Your Way to Village Theatre for ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ Live on Stage
Village Theatre presents Legally Blonde: The Musical on its mainstage theatre from Nov. 12 to Dec. 22, 2024 in Issaquah, and Jan. 4 to Jan. 26, 2025 in Everett. The …
A Captivating Spectacle: The Unforgettable 2024 Paris Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony
The Summer Olympics is one of the most highly anticipated events, occurring every four years. The best athletes from 206 nations and the IOC Refugee Olympic Teams are chosen to …
Village Theatre in Issaquah Hosts a Weekend of New Musicals Celebrating 21 Years of the Festival
The Village Theatre in Issaquah will host its 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals from Aug. 2 through Aug. 4. Four new musicals, currently in development, will make their stage …
Mexico Elects Its First Female President, But Some Have Concerns About Her Political Agenda
Two women were leading in the election race to become President of Mexico. Claudia Sheinbaum, the former Mayor of Mexico City, is now projected to be the next elected president, …
Washington Welcomes Hollywood: Set of “Train Dreams” is Close to Home
Last week, Snoqualmie and North Bend turned into a film set for a major Hollywood motion picture: “Train Dreams.” The movie, directed by Clint Bently — producer and co-writer of …
NFL, Nuns, and Tavia Hunt Respond to Inflammatory Commencement Speech
On May 11, Kansas City Chiefs’ Kicker, Harrison Butker, stirred online outrage after giving a controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. In his speech, Butker criticized Pride …
In Conversation With Seattle Actress Vritika Gupta, Star of Hulu’s “Under The Bridge”
Local Seattle actress Vritika Gupta captivates in the new Hulu limited series, “Under the Bridge.” The show also stars Lily Gladstone, Riley Keough, and Archie Panjabi. “Under the Bridge” is …
Bellevue College’s Annual Job Fair Connects Students and Employers Across Diverse Industries
Bellevue College hosted its annual Networking and Job Fair on May 8. Providing current students, alumni, and community members an avenue to explore opportunities available in various career fields. Many …