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‘Sound of Metal’ packs emotional wallop

Running Time: 130 minutes
This film will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Dec. 4.
The majority of movies focus on images to tell a story showing the actions of its characters rather than explaining their story. While pictures certainly play a part in the new feature Sound of Metal, this drama focuses on a protagonist whose life revolves around sound and what happens when that essential part of his life is suddenly taken from him. It’s a heavy and occasionally draining drama, but one with exceptional performances that are likely to be recognized during awards season.
Drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) and his girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke) are heavy...
Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for December 4, 2020

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THE RISING HAWK: BATTLE FOR THE CARPATHIANS: Also known simply as The Rising Hawk, this period drama is set in Eastern Europe during the 13th century. As Mongol invaders move across the land raiding and pillaging villages, a small community in the mountains prepares itself for the inevitable onslaught. Local leaders try to come up with a specific...
Chef Nephi Craig shows off ‘real’ Native food

To that end, the Octavia Fellin Public Library hosted an interactive workshop with Chef Nephi Craig on Nov. 23. Craig spoke about Indigenous Food Sovereignty and prepared a dish on-line for viewers.
Craig, from the Fort River Apache Reservation near Whiteriver, Ariz., founded the Native American Culinary Association after graduating from culinary school in 2000. NACA is dedicated to the research, refinement, and development of Native American cuisine.
The workshop was a chance for viewers to see...
‘Black Beauty’ is made exclusively for horse-adoring youngsters

Running Time: 109 minutes
This feature is available for streaming December 27 on Disney+.
The 1877 Anna Sewell novel Black Beauty is one of the biggest selling books of all time. This tale, about the life of a horse and her many experiences with various owners, has enchanted young readers for more than a century. The latest film adaptation attempts to maintain the theme of encouraging animal welfare while updating the story to give it a modern twist. The movie is impressively shot and will certainly impress youngsters who adore horses, but is so earnest that most adults watching will find themselves rolling their eyes during several scenes.
This tale is...
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