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Rev Ranks: Netflix's 'You' is good but formulaic, female characters are undeveloped

Rev Ranks: Netflix’s ‘You’ is good but formulaic, female characters are undeveloped

By Rachel Mipro January 14, 2019

“You” was a compelling and terrifying story, but it wasn’t necessary or original. It’s the same old formula: pretty but vulnerable woman attracts a predator and gets increasingly...

Rev Ranks: 'Aquaman' turns cheesy plot into great film

Rev Ranks: ‘Aquaman’ turns cheesy plot into great film

By Richard Haydel January 14, 2019

Stars: 3.5/5 Sometimes movies are so weird and unexplainable that they end up being a pleasant surprise. “Aquaman" fits this ideally. “Aquaman" is the latest film adaptation...

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Main Squeeze Juice Co. opens new location in Baton Rouge

By Peyton Davis January 14, 2019

Main Squeeze Juice Co. brings another healthy eating option that is fast and on the go to Baton Rouge. The first Main Squeeze Juice Co. opened up in Lake Charles in 2016 and has been franchising since...

Rev Ranks: 'Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable' shows success, lacks originality

Rev Ranks: ‘Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable’ shows success, lacks originality

By Masie O'Toole January 14, 2019

Stars: 2.5/5Ellen DeGeneres's “Relatable” is, quite frankly, not her best work.As the comedy special begins, DeGeneres laments that she is no longer relatable to her audience after...

Circa 1857 offers antique and original pieces on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, on Government St.

The Market at Circa 1857 offers eccentric artwork, curated vintage pieces

By Masie O'Toole January 14, 2019

The Market at Circa 1857 is bringing one-of-a-kind vintage and original pieces to the people of Baton Rouge. Circa 1857 is an artistic community boasting several unique businesses — The Market being...

Rev Ranks: 'The Fix' solves world problems in comedic way

Rev Ranks: ‘The Fix’ solves world problems in comedic way

By Peyton Davis January 7, 2019

Stars: 3.5/5“The Fix” is the latest unscripted series to premiere on Netflix this year following the success of shows like “Queer Eye” and “Nailed It!"Jimmy Carr is the...

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Topgolf Baton Rouge to open Jan. 11 as first Louisiana facility

By Lynne Bunch January 7, 2019

You don’t need to see “Happy Madison” to believe golf can be for younger, more hip audiences. Golf is no longer just for your grandparents and sports fanatics — a new entertainment...

Rev Ranks: 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' reinvents streaming content

Rev Ranks: ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ reinvents streaming content

By Whitney Hicks January 7, 2019

Stars: 4/5Netflix’s “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” has broken boundaries that no other movie or television series has been able to even imagine.The story follows 19-year-old Stefan Butler...

Rev Ranks: 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' ends on epic, hopeful note

Rev Ranks: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ ends on epic, hopeful note

By Rachel Mipro January 7, 2019

Stars: 5/5The new season of A Series of Unfortunate Events was an epic finale for the show, staying true to the original books while adding some cool twists, including more orphans and much-needed Esmé screen...

Rev Ranks: 'Mary Poppins Returns' delivers nostalgia but little else

Rev Ranks: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ delivers nostalgia but little else

By Masie O'Toole January 7, 2019

3.5/5 stars Paying homage to the original film seemed to be the order of the day for “Mary Poppins Returns,” but any original plot was traded for nostalgia. The film is centered around...

Rev Ranks: 'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo' is underwhelming at best

Rev Ranks: ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’ is underwhelming at best

By Lia Salime January 7, 2019

Stars: 2/5"Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" focuses on renowned Japanese organizing consultant and author Marie Kondo entering the homes of eight families to help them tidy their homes. Season 1 consists...

LSU AgCenter to host Arbor Day event

LSU AgCenter to host Arbor Day event

By Masie O'Toole January 7, 2019

The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens are helping repair natural disaster damage — and having a little fun, too. Arbor Day at Burden is set to take place Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AgCenter...