MOVIE REVIEW: No Jedi mind trick – ‘Force Awakens’ IS the ‘Star Wars’ film you’re looking for
Just a few minutes into “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” longtime fans of the franchise can sense something, a presence they’ve not felt since… seeing “Return of the Jedi.” Whether you loved the prequel movies or despised them, many can at least agree that they are quite different films from the original trilogy in both […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Krampus’ delivers humor, special effects, and fun, but not scares
When I first heard about “Krampus,” I’ll admit that I couldn’t help but chuckle a bit. Something about the idea of an evil Santa Claus just sounded too ridiculous to be true. A holiday-themed horror movie is not a new concept, with the “Halloween” series and niche films like “Silent Night, Deadly Night,” but I’ve […]
‘Impractical Jokers’ comedy troupe crack up Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 26
From a press release: Back once again, The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe from truTV’s “Impractical Jokers” will crack up the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $49.50, $150 (tour merch package), and $250 (meet and greet package), plus fees, go on sale […]
Comedian, ‘Community’ star, and ‘The Soup’ host Joel McHale performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Feb. 5
From a press release: Comedian, actor, writer, television producer, and television host Joel McHale, best known for hosting “The Soup” and portraying Jeff Winger on the NBC/Yahoo! comedy series “Community,” will perform stand-up at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $39.50-$65.50, can be purchased at […]
WWE smashes through Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on the ‘Road to Wrestlemania’ on March 20
From a press release: This March, WWE Live comes through Wilkes-Barre once again on the “Road to Wrestlemania.” Anything can happen when Wrestlemania 32 looms near, just two weeks away from the show on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 7 p.m. If you missed the WWE when it came to the Mohegan Sun Arena at […]
Genealogist, author, and ‘Genealogy Roadshow’ host Mary Tedesco speaks at WVIA in Pittston on Dec. 20
From a press release: WVIA Public Media will present a special presentation by Mary M. Tedesco, a professional genealogist, author, and co-host of PBS’ hit show, “Genealogy Roadshow,” on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. at the WVIA Public Media Studios in Pittston. Seating in the Sordoni High Definition Theater (100 WVIA Way, Pittston) is […]
Red Green returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on ‘I’m Not Old, I’m Ripe!’ tour on April 4
From a press release: The man who is known worldwide for his humor, his insight, and his wisdom about life and the people one encounters in it is back with a brand new show – “I’m Not Old, I’m Ripe!” Red Green returns to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on […]
Free ‘Spooky Christmas’ horror film festival plans bloody night at Ale Mary’s in Scranton on Dec. 17
From a press release: The first annual NEPA Horror Film Festival debuted at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Oct. 16, drawing over 100 guests. Rather than wait until next year for more scares, the festival is presenting a “Spooky Christmas” at Ale Mary’s (126 Franklin Ave., Scranton) on Thursday, Dec. 17. There […]
TNA Impact Wrestling takes over Sands Bethlehem Event Center Jan. 5-9 with live TV broadcast
From a press release: Following the announcement that Impact Wrestling is moving to Pop beginning in 2016, Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling announced today that it will return to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center Jan. 5-9 for five action-packed nights of television events, beginning with the live broadcast debut of Impact Wrestling on Pop on […]
2015 ‘Doctor Who Christmas Special’ screening at Cinemark in Moosic Dec. 28-29
From a press release: BBC Worldwide North America and Fathom Events have announced the return of the longest running sci-fi television series, “Doctor Who,” to the big screen with a special theatrical event of the 2015 “Doctor Who Christmas Special” starring Peter Capaldi and featuring the return of Alex Kingston as River Song. The event […]
