“Don’t Worry Darling” is a film whose poor reputation precedes it. It’s going to be remembered not for anything that happens in the film, but for being the source of news stories about animosity between various players in its production. But I can look beyond all the gossip and behind-the-scenes drama and focus on what’s […]

We recently received a “newspaper” in the mail, unsolicited, called The Epoch Times, subtitled “Truth & Tradition.” Despite the opportunity for 70% off our first subscription, we’ll probably have to decline. Somehow, even the entertainment value of the ominous-toned article,“UN Education Agency Launches War On Conspiracy Theories” can’t tempt us to subscribe. The paper, of […]

AFCI In this beautiful early fall season, think about those autumn chores that will soon be upon us. Need help? The AFCI/Telstar Handy Neighbor Fall service day will be Saturday, Oct. 15; we’re now accepting requests for chores to be done that day (community members over 60). To make a request, call the AFCI service […]

Last week I wrote that critics were a little too eager to embrace the random-twist horror movie “Barbarian” because the release calendar was in a slump and there hadn’t been a good movie in a while. If those critics had just waited a week, they could have embraced “The Woman King,” an audience-pleasing historical epic […]

With “Barbarian,” writer/director Zach Cregger of “The Whitest Kids U Know” becomes the latest performer primarily known for comedy to take a stab at the horror genre. The gold standard is of course Jordan Peele, whose “Get Out” in 2017 was an out-of-nowhere success both at the box office and awards podiums. Then there’s John […]

AFCI We are delighted to be starting up our Handy Neighbor Program with renewed capacity. The program provides high school students to perform simple household tasks, primarily fall and spring yardwork (no lawn mowing or winter shoveling, unfortunately). In collaboration with AFCI, the Handy Neighbor Program is directed by Lyndsey Smith, coordinator of two programs […]

Last year, a longstanding tradition was bucked when the MCU’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” opened to an impressive $75 million at the domestic box office over Labor Day weekend. For some reason, maybe having to do with the kids being back in school, Labor Day weekend is typically one of the […]

Hooray for September-new beginnings! Our Handy Neighbor Program is up and running. If you are over 60 and have outdoor chores you can’t handle, call our service number (below) to request a team of high-schoolers to help. Community Remember that you may request an AFCI N2N ride for any community event (service phone number below). […]