The Favourite Yorgos Lanthimos (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=”] The Favourite, one of the very few films on limited release in December in order to be considered for Oscar nominations that has actually made it to central Arkansas (albeit on… Continue reading The Favourite
Author: Jay Ruud
Lenny’s Grill and Subs
Review No. 139: Lenny’s Grill and Subs 2501 Dave Ward Drive (501) 205-1404 63.5 percent finished reviewing Conway restaurants The Situation She Said: After a challenging ballet lesson, I was looking for healthy sustenance, and I know that sub shops often have good salad options, so I suggested we roll up on the relatively… Continue reading Lenny’s Grill and Subs
Boy Erased
Boy Erased Joel Edgerton (2018) [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’] Lucas Hedges, as this film’s protagonist Jared Eamons, is rapidly putting together a remarkable portfolio of memorable film performances, from his Oscar-nominated role in Manchester by the Sea, through his sympathetic turns in Ladybird and in Three Billboards Outside… Continue reading Boy Erased
Newk’s Eatery
Review No. 138: Newk’s Eatery 1040 S. Amity Road, Suite J (501) 697-9444 62.9 percent finished reviewing Conway restaurants The Situation He Said: “Newk’s” sounds like a place where you go to get food heated up in a microwave. But no, turns out it’s a chain of eateries specializing in pizzas, sandwiches, soups and… Continue reading Newk’s Eatery
The Front Runner
The Front Runner Jason Reitman (2018) [av_image src=’http://jayruud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SusannTennyson.jpg’ attachment=313′ attachment_size=’square’ align=’left’ animation=’left-to-right’ link=” target=” styling=” caption=’yes’ font_size=” appearance=’on-hover’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] You pretty much have to be my age (and that’s one helluva lot older than today’s average moviegoer) to remember Gary Hart’s aborted campaign for the 1988 Democratic nomination for president, a campaign… Continue reading The Front Runner
Tio’s Mexican Restaurant
Review No. 137: Tio’s Mexican Restaurant 710 South Salem Road (501) 327-9400 62.4 percent finished reviewing Conway restaurants The Situation She Said: I got off the treadmill and was pretty hungry for a big ol’ lunch. We tried one place where lines were out the door, so searching on Yelp for an establishment we… Continue reading Tio’s Mexican Restaurant
William Butler Yeats’ “The Magi”
Green Book
Green Book Peter Farrelly (2018) [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 new film Green Book opened this past weekend to generally very positive reviews and very positive audience reactions, and this after the film won the Audience Favorite Award at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this year. It’s… Continue reading Green Book
John Donne’s “A Nocturnal Upon Saint Lucy’s Day”
Slim Chickens
Review No. 136: Slim Chickens 550 East Salem Road (501) 450-7546 61.9 percent finished reviewing Conway restaurants The Situation He Said: The first Slim Chickens opened in Fayetteville in 2003, and the brand has been an Arkansas tradition for 15 years. Calling itself a “fast casual” restaurant, the chain specializes in wings and chicken… Continue reading Slim Chickens