“Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” is not a movie. It might look like a movie and its 151-minute run time suggests that things of importance happen, but not really. “BvS” is actually a two-and-a-half-hour trailer for the upcoming “Justice League” movie, packaged so viewers who are expecting something fun and entertaining might drop $20. […]
Jared Rasic
Film critic and author of food, arts and culture stories for the Source Weekly since 2010.
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A Relationship with Nature
An interview with artist Lisa Marie Sipe
Lisa Marie Sipe’s work, whether it be in her encaustic wall work or acrylic paintings, captures the textures and layers found dormant in things easily taken for granted, ignored or forgotten. The fingerprints of nature compose the inspiration for the organic imagery found in her work, not just the nature seen outside in forests, rivers, […]
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Snoop Dogg Wrestles With… People.
Snoop Dogg is going to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. For those who have moved past that part of their lives, WWE stands for World Wrestling Entertainment. One might assume this is a mistake, but Snoop (AKA Calvin Broadus Jr.) actually rolls deep in the pro wrestling crowd. He was the Master […]
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21st Century Protest Tunes
B. Dolan’s insta-classic, “Kill the Wolf”
Last year brought “Kill the Wolf,” the record B. Dolan is touring with now and it’s an excellent starting point for new fans. Twenty musicians, vocalists, producers and engineers were involved in making it and it took Dolan more than five years to complete. With verses from Aesop Rock, Cecil Otter, Buck 65 and more, […]
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Keez to The Kingdom
Brad Jones introduces “Water Creatures”
Brad Jones, also known as Keez, is in the process of exploding. With his tunes in the trailers for “Ant-Man” and “Neighbors,” and his new record, “Water Creatures,” selling well and getting a glowing review from The Huffington Post (and many other outlets), Keez is poised on the brink. When asked whether it was weird […]
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Twilight Zone 2016
The monsters are due on Cloverfield Lane
“10 Cloverfield Lane” is going to be a love it or hate it movie for general audiences. The people who enjoy the film’s first two acts are probably going to hate the third and those who are only after what the third act promises are going to be bored with the first two. In order […]
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Get Back to Work
The Workhouse thrives four years later
The Workhouse isn’t just part of Bend’s current artistic landscape, it is unequivocally part of Central Oregon’s history as well. The Workhouse is located in the machine shop of the early-20th century Bend Iron Works. In 1916 the Shevlin-Hixon and Brooks-Scanlon lumber mills opened, which seemed like the perfect opportunity for two young entrepreneurs from […]
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Sly Like a Fox
The message of “Zootopia” is more than timely
Disney’s “Zootopia” is not only a pretty great story that is very well told, the entire plot is built around some amazing messages for 2016. This isn’t propaganda or some weird form of indoctrination, but “Zootopia” spends its entire running time focused on an important message that it spells out beautifully. The best animated films […]
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All The Batmans, Please!
Hey! It’s Sunday. A new work week looms on the horizon and maybe you’re enjoying the last few hours of your well-deserved weekend. Or maybe you’re like me and “weekend” doesn’t really mean anything anymore. Either way, we at The Source love you and appreciate you, so here is a picture of all the Batmans […]
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Never Too Much Of A Good Thing
Three siblings and a prophet
Bendites are getting the chance to see some world-class plays performed locally this year. Tis the season for award-winning productions in Central Oregon. Cascade Theatrical Company is presenting the Tony Award-winning play, “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” this month, and the play runs through March 26. Central Oregon has excellent theatrical choices all […]
