Jay Ruud – Page 66

Everybody Knows

Everybody Knows Asghar Farhadi (2018) [av_image src=’http://jayruud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/3-12.jpg’ attachment=313′ attachment_size=’square’ align=’left’ animation=’left-to-right’ link=” target=” styling=” caption=’yes’ font_size=” appearance=’on-hover’] Three Tennysons/Half Shakespeare[/av_image] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] We’re certainly in the doldrums of the Hollywood film cycle, with no new films in wide release this week that received anything like a positive critical consensus among reviewers nationwide. It’s… Continue reading Everybody Knows

Larry’s Pizza

Review No. 150: Larry’s Pizza 1068 Markham Street (501) 329-3131 69.0 percent finished reviewing Conway restaurants The Situation She Said: I always enjoy a pizza day! I was fueling up for a longer run the next day, so I figured it was time to visit the classic pizza buffet of Larry’s. I still had… Continue reading Larry’s Pizza

Mary Oliver’s “When Death Comes”

Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (2019) [av_image src=’http://jayruud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Tennyson-180×180.jpg’ attachment=’77’ attachment_size=’square’ align=’left’ animation=’left-to-right’ link=” target=” styling=” caption=’yes’ font_size=” appearance=’on-hover’] The Marvel Universe’s latest installment actually prompted the online review site RottenTomatoes.com to shut down and purge early audience reviews of Captain Marvel because an overwhelming number of trolls were savaging the film before its release date,… Continue reading Captain Marvel

Road Hog BBQ & Catering

Review No. 149: Road Hog BBQ & Catering 2850 Prince Street. Suite 99 (501) 329-1280 68.34 percent finished reviewing Conway restaurants The Situation He Said: I was driving down Prince Street the other day and noticed that a new restaurant had opened in the space on the corner of Prince and Salem where the… Continue reading Road Hog BBQ & Catering

Robert Hayden’s “Those Winter Sundays”

Fighting With My Family

Jack Lowden and Florence Pugh appear in Fighting with My Family by Stephen Merchant, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. All photos are copyrighted and may be used by press only for the purpose of news or editorial coverage of Sundance Institute programs. Photos must be accompanied by a credit to the photographer and/or 'Courtesy of Sundance Institute.' Unauthorized use, alteration, reproduction or sale of logos and/or photos is strictly prohibited.

Fighting With My Family Stephen Merchant (2019) [av_image src=’http://jayruud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Tennyson-180×180.jpg’ attachment=’77’ attachment_size=’square’ align=’left’ animation=’left-to-right’ link=” target=” styling=” caption=’yes’ font_size=” appearance=’on-hover’] I’ve always been put off by professional wrestling. Having a respect for the sport in its pure competitive aspect in high school, college, or Olympic venues, I’ve always felt that the professional marketing of the sport… Continue reading Fighting With My Family

Smoothie King

Review No. 148: Smoothie King 985 Carson Cove, Suite D (501) 336-9555 68.0 percent finished reviewing Conway restaurants The Situation She Said: I was looking for a quick, easy hit of high protein on a busy day, and a cursory review of Smoothie King’s menu online let me know this was the place for… Continue reading Smoothie King

Robinson Jeffers’ “Hurt Hawks”

The Ten Worst Academy Award Winners

Ruud’s Bottom Ten Following the debacle of this year’s Academy Awards, it seemed the perfect time to present a list of the ten worst movies to win the coveted Best Picture Oscar. If you read this space last week, you might be aware of just how much I didn’t think Green Book was deserving of a… Continue reading The Ten Worst Academy Award Winners