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Patron of Ireland, engineers, herpetologists

FEAST DAY MARCH 17

We have all enjoyed the green flair and parades of good ol’ Saint Paddy’s Day. But, we rarely stop to consider the saint behind the day, Saint Patrick of Ireland. Often depicted herding snakes off the green isle in a robust Bishop’s garb, his legends and his story have entertained and inspired generations. But, does he deserve an entire holiday?

Although he is generally credited with driving the snakes from Ireland, the originally icy island was anthropologically shown to be without snakes and as an island, did not see the appearance of snakes until modern times. In fact, Ireland just recorded the first venomous...

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This feature will be available for streaming via Apple TV+ on March 12.

Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Nico Walker, Cherry is a drama that tackles the massive opioid-addiction problem plaguing the U.S. The movie boasts some major talent behind the camera with directors Anthony and Joe Russo, most famous for their work on Marvel features like Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. The filmmakers and cast certainly do their best to provide plenty of searing drama, but the end result feels far too slick and polished, also...

By Glenn Kay

For the Sun

Welcome back to another look at new releases arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. There are a lot genre flicks coming your way, as well as one big Academy Award contender. So, since you can’t, or likely shouldn’t be going out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!

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CASTLE FREAK: Horror fans might remember the original 1995 cult flick Castle Freak, which was written and directed by late, great genre film veteran Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator, From Beyond, Fortress, Stuck). This remake was actually produced by the co-star of the original film. It is set in Albania and follows a blind woman who inherits a...

Arthur Steven Loretto of Santa Fe, N.M.  died Feb. 21, 2021 in Santa Fe. He was 52.

He was born May 7, 1968 in Zuni. He graduated from Twin Buttes High School in 1987. He lived in Albuquerque for the majority of his adult life, working for The Storehouse which works to fight food insecurity.

He was an avid Denver Broncos fan and live concert aficionado.

He is survived by his daughter Alicia Loretto of Albuquerque, brothers Larry Loretto of Zuni, Gabriel Senteney of Indianapolis, sisters Carrie Loretto of Zuni, Paula Loretto of Santa Fe, Joy Gutierrez of Albuquerque, and Jennifer Hernandez of Las Cruces, 3 grandchildren, several aunts and countless cousins, nieces and nephews.

Arthur...