M.V. Moorhead

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Greater Phoenix 2019 filmfest stresses ‘Greater’

By M.V. Moorhead Now in its 23rd season, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival is light on the Phoenix and heavy on the “greater.” The annual showcase of “Great Films...with a little Jewish flavor”...

Lookin’ for Lost Gold in all the right places . . . they hope!

The lure of lost gold runs deep in Josh and Jesse Feldman’s blood. At least as deep as their father’s, anyway: Ron Feldman became so intrigued with Arizona’s legendary Lost Dutchman mine,...

Discerning diner: Sweetest Season

Dual passions, singular success lend caché to new eatery For many people, this time of year is the sweetest season of them all. It’s certainly the time during which many of us...

A new and milder ‘Halloween:’ Boo!

The subtitle begs the question, though: Shouldn't any self-respecting Halloween be haunted?

Coach’s guidance, persistence prove power of relationships

“I wanted to bring community into the program, so that players could think less about themselves and more about others.”

Fine acting in ‘White Boy’ leads to a touching finale

A real-life inner city Baltimore teen named Richie Merritt plays the title role in this strange true-crime period piece.

With ‘Kin,’ Franco locks up his cinematic standing among all-time most creepy freaks

It's flown a bit under the radar, but this odd, gritty little tale is not without merit. It's set in the economic wastes of Detroit, where 12-yearold Eli (Myles Truitt) scavenges for...

Master of culinary arts: A touch of Africa tempts Tempe palates

Kwesi, mononym of the owner and manager of Jollof King, one of Tempe’s newest dining experiences, is quick to explain that his educational background is definitely not in the field of culinary arts or restaurant management.

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