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The film landscape has changed significantly over the past 50 years, giving way to big-budget studio films and low-budget indie movies, with little room for mid-budget films from newer directors. However, A24 has been going in the opposite direction, giving some of the most creative young filmmakers in the world a chance to create and distribute their work to a large audience.
PHOENIX – Alex Anthony Madrid has been officially charged with murder, sexual conduct with a minor and kidnapping. He is now fighting the death penalty. Alex Anthony Madrid faces the death penalty after being convicted of the 2013 rape and murder of Claudia Ann Lucero, a 14-year-old girl whose body was discovered wrapped in a carpet near a Phoenix dumpster. Madrid was found guilty earlier this month, with DNA evidence linking him to the crime. In a bid to spare his life, his family members have testified in Maricopa Superior Court, describing a turbulent family history, his efforts to connect with his son and difficult childhood experiences. The penalty phase of his trial will continue into early 2025. Alex Anthony Madrid, 42, was arrested in 2013 for the rape and murder of Lucero ,14. Upon being broken up with by Lucero’s mother, Madrid kidnaped Lucero, raped her by a dumpster and then strangled her to death. He then wrapped her body in an old carpet where it was discovered by two women looking for aluminum cans.
As we continue to pick up the pieces for many different industries in a post-COVID-19 world, it is clear that many things will never be the same. One of the most heavily changed industries is film, with common pre-COVID money makers like superhero movies becoming more hit and miss, and theaters seeing more losses than wins over the last four years. There have of course been some wins and surprises, such as Top Gun: Maverick or the phenomenon that was Barbenheimer. However, as mono-culture becomes less and less of a thing in a more segmented media landscape, and movies go to streaming sooner after their theatrical releases, we simply do not see the excitement for the theatrical movie-going experience that we used to.
TEMPE– Arizona Yoga Company, a local studio in Tempe, has embraced a donation-based model to make yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. This community-centered approach ensures that all individuals can experience the benefits of yoga.
A DIY haven for local experimental and extreme artists, the first-ever November Noise Fest showcased a weekend of intense performances that pushed the boundaries of music and sound.
PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee expressed concerns about “carving up communities” during a meeting on Wednesday morning.
On Nov. 8, 2014, No. 9 Arizona State football defeated No. 10 Notre Dame 55-31 at Mountain America Stadium. It was a game that head coach Kenny Dillingham, who was an offensive assistant for the Sun Devils at the time, remembered fondly. He had wished for stakes and an atmosphere like that game.
Coachella announced its lineup on Wednesday with Green Day, Post Malone, Lady Gaga and Travis Scott headlining.
GLENDALE– The Phoenix desert is famous for its scorching heat and arid conditions, but it's not the only type of desert in the area. The Valley contains food deserts—regions where low-income populations have limited access to affordable and nutritious food, typically living more than one mile from fresh and healthy options.
Earlier this week, Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham showed his players a montage he made of the “great things” people have said about the team. But in the end, the video was “just comical” to the coach who has turned his program from back-to-back 3-9 seasons to 8-2 this year.
On the streets of Lebanon, videos show plumes of smoke rising from the piles of gray rubble where buildings used to stand.
Ridley Scott’s newest film, “Gladiator II”, is all about power. “You have the power within you to endure anything, for your mere opinion can render it tolerable, perhaps even acceptable, by regarding it as an opportunity for enlightenment or a matter of duty.”―Marcus Aurelius, Meditations.
The multifaceted underground superstar Jean Dawson took over the stage at The Nile Theatre on Nov. 12. Fellow music trailblazer Quadeca tagged along on Dawson’s “Glimmer of God” Tour, promoting Dawson’s album of the same name, which came out on Oct. 18.
State Champs hit The Van Buren on Nov. 11 as a part of its North American tour, celebrating its fifth studio album and self-titled record released on the same day the tour was kicked off. The night was set with excitement and packed with surprises brought by new music and special guests.
PHOENIX-- Scott Mills, co-owner of The Yard Milkshake Bar in Downtown Phoenix loves ice cream. His favorite flavor in the local dessert shop is their Peanut Butter Overload. Mills described the flavor as a melding of chocolate and peanut butter but acknowledged that it is on the sweeter side of the flavor scale.
Local pastors at Mercy Hill Church have been able to fulfill their goals as pastors by helping out the local community.
Arizona’s employees working in public transportation departments claimed a victory earlier this year after the passing of H.B. 2742. In June, Mayor Kate Gallego signed the bill into law, allowing prosecutors in Arizona to escalate criminal charges to felonies in instances of assault on public transportation workers.
The smell of warm pizza floated through the air about a half an hour before Jelani Aryeh took the stage. Aryeh walked onstage to his pizza and pool party at the Hilton Graduate Hotel in Tempe right around 9 p.m., sipping coconut water.
“Apocalypse Now” is a powerful anti-war film that emphasizes the consequences of war. Despite being set during the Vietnam War, the film remains just as relevant as it was when initially released due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Europe.
Emerging singer-songwriter Kenzie took the stage on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Crescent Ballroom and delivered an intimate performance to an eager crowd holding on to every word. The singer peppered her set with personal stories about each song before she performed them, adding a more personal touch and giving context, including what led her to writing the songs or the situations she was in at the time of writing them. This worked so well because the album she is touring, “biting my tongue” is a very introspective and heavy piece of music.
