Film

Promotional image courtesy Marvel Studios Rocket, an entirely computer generated character is performed onset by Sean Gunn and voiced by Bradley Cooper in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Despite appearances, he’s the emotional center of the film.

On the Screen: 3rd ‘Guardians’ outing delivers emotional finale for space-faring family of misfits

I don’t like endings. I’m scared of the simple fact that everything must eventually conclude

Promotional image courtesy Marvel Studios Rocket, an entirely computer generated character is performed onset by Sean Gunn and voiced by Bradley Cooper in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Despite appearances, he’s the emotional center of the film.
Photo courtesy Lionsgate Abby Ryder Fortson appears as Margaret in “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” in this promotional image.

On the Screen: A timeless ‘Margaret’ comes of age in insightful adaptation

I went into “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” on Sunday effectively blind

Photo courtesy Lionsgate Abby Ryder Fortson appears as Margaret in “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” in this promotional image.
Beth, played by Lily Sullivan, reaches for the hand of her late sister in "Evil Dead Rise." (Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)

On the Screen: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ is fun horror to start the summer season

“Evil Dead Rise” stands confidently among its predecessors

Beth, played by Lily Sullivan, reaches for the hand of her late sister in "Evil Dead Rise." (Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)
Promotional image for “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” shows Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and other major characters. (Photo courtesy Universal Studios)

On the Screen: ‘Super Mario’ is shallow, but so much fun

It lovingly realizes iconic characters and imbues them with more character than they’ve ever enjoyed in their video game appearances

Promotional image for “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” shows Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and other major characters. (Photo courtesy Universal Studios)
Bella Ramsey as Ellie and Pedro Pascal as Joel in “The Last of Us.” (Photo courtesy HBO)

On the Screen: ‘The Last of Us’ perfectly adapts a masterpiece

HBO unquestionably knew they had a hit on their hands

Bella Ramsey as Ellie and Pedro Pascal as Joel in “The Last of Us.” (Photo courtesy HBO)
Keri Russell’s Sari hides from the Cocaine Bear in “Cocaine Bear.” (Photo courtesy Universal Pictures)

On the Screen: ‘Cocaine Bear’ is a simple, but fun, slasher

The film transforms the titular bear into something like an ‘80s slasher villain

Keri Russell’s Sari hides from the Cocaine Bear in “Cocaine Bear.” (Photo courtesy Universal Pictures)
Promotional flyer for the Indigenous Language Film Festival (Image courtesy KPBSD Title VI)

Indigenous languages featured in school film festival

The festival was designed to promote and increase the visibility of Indigenous languages

Promotional flyer for the Indigenous Language Film Festival (Image courtesy KPBSD Title VI)
From left: Andrew (Ben Aldridge), Wen (Kristen Cui), Eric (Jonathan Groff) and Leonard (Dave Bautista) in Knock at the Cabin, directed by M. Night Shyamalan. (Photo courtesy Universal Pictures)

On the Screen: Knock at the Cabin is middling, disappointing

I’m still chasing the high of 2016’s “Split,” but unfortunately, sometimes I get served an “Old”

From left: Andrew (Ben Aldridge), Wen (Kristen Cui), Eric (Jonathan Groff) and Leonard (Dave Bautista) in Knock at the Cabin, directed by M. Night Shyamalan. (Photo courtesy Universal Pictures)
Storm Reid plays June Allen in “Missing,” a screenlife film that takes place entirely on the screens of multiple devices, including a laptop and an iPhone. (Photo courtesy Sony Pictures)

On The Screen: ‘Missing’ is twisty, modern, great

I knew “Missing” was something special early on

Storm Reid plays June Allen in “Missing,” a screenlife film that takes place entirely on the screens of multiple devices, including a laptop and an iPhone. (Photo courtesy Sony Pictures)
A murderous children’s toy is the star of the new horror hit M3GAN. (Photo courtesy Blumhouse Productions)

On The Screen: M3GAN’s meme-worthy marketing belies a horror hit

M3GAN gets her chance to slay.

A murderous children’s toy is the star of the new horror hit M3GAN. (Photo courtesy Blumhouse Productions)
A promotional poster for the first event in the Winter Film Series. (Photo courtesy Kenai Peninsula Film Group)

Movie buffs to debut local film series

This first entry is centered on short films

A promotional poster for the first event in the Winter Film Series. (Photo courtesy Kenai Peninsula Film Group)
Photo Courtesy Netflix The cast of Glass Onion are seen in this promotional image. Daniel Craig, center, returns as Benoit Blanc, joined by Kathryn Hahn, Janelle Monáe, Edward Norton, Dave Bautista, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, Jessica Henwick. and Madelyn Cline.

On the Screen: ‘Glass Onion’ is a ton of fun

Come for the mystery, stay for the romps

Photo Courtesy Netflix The cast of Glass Onion are seen in this promotional image. Daniel Craig, center, returns as Benoit Blanc, joined by Kathryn Hahn, Janelle Monáe, Edward Norton, Dave Bautista, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, Jessica Henwick. and Madelyn Cline.
Photo Courtesy DreamWorks Animation ”Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” features a more stylized look than any other DreamWorks film, and comes alive in stunning action sequences.

On the screen: ‘Puss in Boots’ exceeds expectations

All told, a sequel to 2011’s “Puss in Boots” simply didn’t have to go this hard

Photo Courtesy DreamWorks Animation ”Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” features a more stylized look than any other DreamWorks film, and comes alive in stunning action sequences.
Promotional flyer for the Indigenous Language Film Festival (Image courtesy KPBSD Title VI)

Title VI seeks community submissions for Indigenous Language Film Festival

The purpose of the festival is to promote and increase the visibility of Indigenous languages

Promotional flyer for the Indigenous Language Film Festival (Image courtesy KPBSD Title VI)
Bradford James Jackson and Iver Mitchell portray Rockwell and Rockie Kent in “A Dreamer’s Search.” (Photo courtesy Eric Downs/Downstream Films)

An aspiring filmmaker no more

Kenai resident to premiere short film in Anchorage International Film Festival

Bradford James Jackson and Iver Mitchell portray Rockwell and Rockie Kent in “A Dreamer’s Search.” (Photo courtesy Eric Downs/Downstream Films)
Image courtesy 20th Century Ralph Fiennes is Chef Julien Slowik and Anya Taylor-Joy is Margot in “The Menu”

On the Screen: ‘The Menu’ serves up fun twists and earnest commentary

I was plenty interested in the film I saw in the trailers, but the one I saw at the theater was so much more

Image courtesy 20th Century Ralph Fiennes is Chef Julien Slowik and Anya Taylor-Joy is Margot in “The Menu”
Letitia Wright as Shuri in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (Image courtesy Marvel Studios)

On the Screen: ‘Wakanda Forever’ picks up the pieces

“Black Panther” sequel grapples with grief and hope after franchise loses its star

Letitia Wright as Shuri in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (Image courtesy Marvel Studios)
Dwayne Johnson stars as Black Adam in “Black Adam.” (Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)

On the Screen: ‘Black Adam’ — Not the superhero audiences need or deserve

DC flounders with bland and dated action flick

Dwayne Johnson stars as Black Adam in “Black Adam.” (Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)
Film fans enjoy reindeer sausages and hot dogs at the gala opening of the Homer Documentary Film Festival last Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Homer Theatre. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Homer Film Fest winners named

The festival spanned a week, Sept. 22 through Sept. 29

Film fans enjoy reindeer sausages and hot dogs at the gala opening of the Homer Documentary Film Festival last Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Homer Theatre. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
From left: Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Corey (Rohan Campbell) star in Halloween Ends, co-written, produced and directed by David Gordon Green. (Image via Universal)

‘Halloween Ends’ in fine, forgettable sequel

The film isn’t about Michael and Laurie killing one another

From left: Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Corey (Rohan Campbell) star in Halloween Ends, co-written, produced and directed by David Gordon Green. (Image via Universal)