• Creator Spotlight: Persevering, with flair

    Moscow-based Instagram creator advocates for people with disabilities

    By Mary Stone

    This story is part of a series of occasional features about local creators who’ve built substantial followings on social media. Creator Spotlight Sydney Anne Bennett, @the.annegirl Instagram: 278K followers YouTube: 7.89K subscribers Website: sydneyannebennett.com Three years ago, Syndney Anne Bennett wouldn’t have imagined she’d be deciding what cane to use when she gets ready to go out...

  • Cult Corner: Lynchian explorations

    A list for discovering the work of the late David Lynch

    By Will Thompson

    Filmmaker David Lynch, who died Jan. 15, guided viewers into territories beautifully dreamy, then to dreamlike darkness, then to a place of grotesque terror and back again. A critical darling since his debut film, “Eraserhead” (1977), he left a body of work with enough similarities to establish a signature style but with plenty of variety...

  • Events Roundup: Sampling of area activities puts focus on coming together

    By Inland 360

    Music, culture, community involvement, video games: There’s a lot to choose from in this week’s list, curated from the events calendar. A launch party for Pullman-based author and illustrator Jiemei Lin’s new book, “Good Night, Zodiac Animals,” is set for 1-2 p.m...

  • Share your comfort watch ... and your cover contest entries

    By Inland 360

    Last week, Inland 360 contributor Jeanne M. DePaul shared the TV shows she watches on repeat to get through the dark days of winter, and we asked you to share the shows (or movies) you rewatch to relax, get through stressful times or just because you can’t get enough of them. Responses have begun to arrive, and here’s your reminder you have until Jan. 31 to submit yours...

  • The Stream: 'The Wild Robot' charms

    By Associated Press

    A medical procedural that is mixed with tales of Sherlock Holmes on CBS’ “Watson” and Zoë Kravitz’s stylish directorial debut “Blink Twice” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: The animated charmer “The Wild Robot” begins streaming on Peacock, the FBI thriller “The Night Agent” returns for more adventures and recent Grammy nominee Jordan Adetunji has a new mixtape, “A Jaguar’s Dream.”

  • Movie review: ‘Brave the Dark’ takes the safe route

    By Katie Walsh

    Movies about inspirational teachers are a well-worn subgenre. Whether it’s “School of Rock” or “Dangerous Minds,” the relationship between a caring teacher and a group of (usually) troubled students offers easy access for heartstring-pulling and triumphant feelings of hard-earned success...