‘The Girl on the Train’ stuck at station
Based on the book by Paula Hawkins, the film version of “The Girl on the Train” hit theatres on Oct. 7 and somehow managed to...
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Rousing film unfolds forgotten chapter in history
In the 21st century, most Americans do not really think about having to earn their freedom; they feel entitled to it because they live in...
‘Luke Cage’ proves less bulletproof than the man
“Luke Cage,” the Netflix-exclusive show was released Sept. 30 and follows Marvel’s Luke Cage, played by Mike Colter (“The Good Wife”), as he grapples with...
Art festival bound to ‘Elevate’ south downtown
From Oct. 13-21, the annual public art festival Elevate offers contemporary art and cultural events throughout south downtown. Four curators,Allie Bashuk, Monica Campana, Mark DiNatale...
The Cheese Fest @ Atlanta brings “grate” joy
On Sept. 30, Atlanta’s cheese connoisseurs descended on downtown’s Georgia Railroad Freight Depot for the fourth annual Cheese Fest @ Atlanta, a festival showcasing cheeses...
Matt Hobbs’ emotional new album is open to interpretation
It has become incredibly challenging to emerge as a musician, especially in a town as musically inclined as Atlanta. Sure, one can land a gig...
Isbell & Ritter create immersive Americana experience
Jason Isbell and Josh Ritter kept a packed house at the Fox Theatre engaged for over three hours on Sep. 24, treating the audience to...
Sutherland for POTUS
Bursts of red and blue pierce the darkness overshadowing the nation’s capital on a terrifying and somber occasion. As D.C. is attacked, Kiefer Sutherland (“24”)...
‘Magnificent 7’ reboot misfires despite strengths
In a year where cinema and television alike have been dominated by remakes of everything from “Ben-Hur” to “Ghostbusters,” Director Antoine Fuqua’s “The Magnificent Seven”...
The Illusionists conjure laughter and mystery
The captivating “Illusionists: Live From Broadway” show has come to the Fabulous Fox Theater, and audiences are sure to be amazed. The Illusionists are seven...
Creative Loafing brings together the Best of Atlanta
Every year, Creative Loafing, Atlanta’s only alternative weekly, sends out a survey to determine the top readers’ choice in many categories, from the best Vine...
Horrors in North Carolina
After months of mystery around the theme of Season 6 of “American Horror Story” on FX, viewers were rewarded with “My Roanoke Nightmare” in a...
British comedy game show touches everything
What could be better than a rotating panel of comedians, hidden snacks, occasional alcohol and an hour and a half to kill, the general mayhem...
Verdict still out on new CBS legal drama
Psychologist Dr. Jason Bull (Michael Weatherly, “NCIS”) is the man behind the curtain at the Trial Analysis Corporation — not to be confused with jury...
Music Midtown weathers the storm
Piedmont Park was once again home to one of Atlanta’s annual music festivals, Music Midtown. Over 200,000 people had come from all over to attend...
Record aside, not all signs point up for football
Tech is off to a 2-0 start, but the team has a lot to work on going into the Vanderbilt game and ACC play. The...
Glover explores reality of black life in ‘Atlanta’
Welcome to “Atlanta,” a new comedy on FX that is important for being unlike anything else on television. Created by Donald Glover (“Community”), the show...
Fall into time travel with ABC, NBC & FOX
As this summer’s TV seasons start winding down, it is time to turn attention to the upcoming fall roster. With a wide variety of incoming...