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  How’s that? Directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland , " 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple " is the fourth installment of the movie series that seamlessly blends horror and humanity with an unexpected delicateness. The plot is a simple continuation of the " 28 Years " franchise, but where the film lacks in narrative, it makes up for in depth and ambiguity. At a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes, it is easy to miss all of the small details incorporated into each scene. Interestingly enough, Danny Boyle , who directed both the first installment, " 28 Days Later ," and the 2025 third installment " 28 Years Later ," passed his directorial torch to DaCosta. The crew filmed the two movies back-to-back in three months with rapid succession. Boyle filmed the first “28 Years” simultaneously while DaCosta worked on " The Bone Temple ," resulting in intersecting locations, cast, and production. “I inherited an amazing cast, then I was...

  CORVALLIS – Walking downtown Corvallis always has its charm, especially when stopping in on local businesses. Many stop to gaze at the historical Whiteside Theatre , to buy a book in Grass Roots , or to try some decadent coffee at Coffee Culture . But searching for that “groovy” record store is always a struggle. A couple of stores away, nestled at the corner of Southwest Monroe Avenue and Third Street, is Happy Trails Records ; Corvallis’ grooviest record store. The moment you step through their door, you are struck with a serene — yet boisterous — energy, one that makes you feel like dancing. The store is small, yet lined strategically with a variety of records and CDs alike, new and used. Music plays from above…and varies; anything from hard rock to rhythmic funk. Memorabilia, posters, and action figures are also splayed around the perimeter for sale. A sign behind the counter reads: “Beware of Doug.” Who is Doug? At the heart and soul of Happy Trails (specifically, on weekda...