Connor Dziawura

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Web Editor at Times Media Group

Contributor at The Entertainer Magazine

Articles

Review: Action-comedy ‘Novocaine’ is mostly pain-free fun

Mar 14, 2025 | phoenix.org | Connor Dziawura

As Patrick Swayze famously said in the 1989 classic “Road House,” pain don’t hurt. The new action-comedy “Novocaine” takes that mantra literally as a banker with a resistance to pain finds himself on a rescue mission after his crush is kidnapped in a robbery.
Review: Action-comedy ‘Novocaine’ is mostly pain-free fun

Mar 14, 2025 | tucsonweekly.com | Connor Dziawura

As Patrick Swayze famously said in the 1989 classic “Road House,” pain don’t hurt. The new action-comedy “Novocaine” takes that mantra literally as a banker with a resistance to pain finds himself on a rescue mission after his crush is kidnapped in a robbery.
Review: ‘Wolf Man’ is a down-to-basics thrill ride - for better or worse

Jan 17, 2025 | tucsonweekly.com | Connor Dziawura

Leigh Whannell’s new film “Wolf Man” may not have the modern twist of his 2020 take on the Invisible Man, but the Australian filmmaker’s second Universal reboot is an effective monster movie with plenty of tense, effects-heavy moments to feed a hunger for the horror icon.
Live Music Calendar: August

Jul 31, 2024 | tucsonweekly.com | Connor Dziawura

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Top 15: August 2024

Jul 27, 2024 | phoenix.org | Connor Dziawura

“Princely States of the Punjab: Sikh Art and History”ONGOINGLocated in the Khanuja Family Sikh Heritage Gallery, this exhibition showcases state portraiture, precious jewelry and military photography of 19th century Sikh rulers of the Punjab region of northwest India. Get a look back at the empire that gave way to a thriving scene of artists, poets and musicians. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N.
Top 15: July 2024

Jun 22, 2024 | phoenix.org | Connor Dziawura

“Maria & Modernism”TO JULY 28Located in the Grand Gallery, this original exhibition and scholarly catalog showcases the works of San Ildefonso Pueblo ceramicist Maria Martinez (1887-1980). Despite being celebrated for her time and going on to influence future generations, the Heard aims to reconcile her exclusion from the discourse on American modernism, according to its website. Heard Museum, 2301 N.
An Ode to Grandma: Director’s debut ‘Thelma’ takes on phone scammers

Jun 5, 2024 | phoenix.org | Connor Dziawura

The call began like so many stories go. The phone rang, and on the other end was the voice of an apparent grandson. He had been in an accident, was in jail with a broken nose, and needed help posting bail. That’s how filmmaker Josh Margolin recalls his centenarian grandmother describing the scene. So also begins his feature directorial debut “Thelma,” which takes inspiration from the moment she almost fell prey to phone scammers.
An Ode to Grandma: Director’s debut ‘Thelma’ takes on phone scammers

Jun 1, 2024 | tucsonlocalmedia.com | Connor Dziawura

The call began like so many stories go. The phone rang, and on the other end was the voice of an apparent grandson. He had been in an accident, was in jail with a broken nose and needed help posting bail. That’s how filmmaker Josh Margolin recalls his centenarian grandmother describing the scene. So also begins his feature directorial debut “Thelma,” which takes inspiration from the moment she almost fell prey to phone scammers.
Live Music Calendar: June

May 29, 2024 | tucsonweekly.com | Connor Dziawura

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Top 15: June 2024

May 26, 2024 | phoenix.org | Connor Dziawura

ToyQuest Toy ShowsJUNE 1This show is about all things toys! Whether you’re an experienced collector or just looking to capitalize on some nostalgia, there will be more than 150 vendors selling everything from modern action figures back to vintage collectibles from generations past. Toys aside, vendors will come equipped with an arsenal of comics, books, cards and more.