Rebecca Kivak

Scranton

Copy Editor and Page Designer at Scranton Times-Tribune

Spunky copy editor/page designer at @timestribune. I like #movies and #NASCAR, and am lucky to write about both. One-half of @Take2Blog.

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Articles

Review: “A Minecraft Movie”

2 weeks ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Rebecca Kivak |Joe Baress

Rebecca’s TakeI’m a 42-year-old woman who has never played Minecraft. I knew nothing about the popular children’s video game before seeing “A Minecraft Movie.” So to better understand the new fantasy adventure film, I went to a packed 8:20 p.m. showing Friday night at Cinemark to gauge the reaction of the film’s target audience: kids. The theater was full of enthusiastic youths, all of whom appeared to be Minecraft experts.
Review: "A Working Man"

3 weeks ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Rebecca Kivak |Joe Baress

Rebecca’s Take“A Working Man,” action superstar Jason Statham’s latest action thriller, does the job. The second collaboration between Statham and director David Ayer, reuniting after last year’s hit “The Beekeeper,” delivers what you’d expect, but not much more. Still, the shoot ‘em up is enough to whet moviegoers’ appetites for action during the lull before the summer blockbuster season.
Five Questions with Tammy Budnovitch: Learning the art of pysanky

1 month ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Rebecca Kivak

During the Easter season, there are many opportunities to learn the art of pysanky, the Ukrainian tradition of decorating Easter eggs. Instructor Tammy Budnovitch, a Peckville native and Lake Ariel resident, is teaching several workshops in the area. All supplies are included in the cost. The Lackawanna Historical Society will host a workshop with Budnovitch on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Catlin House, Scranton. Cost is $30.
Take 2 bloggers make Oscars predictions

1 month ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Rebecca Kivak |Joe Baress

Come gather ’round people, wherever you roam, as the 97th Academy Awards are truly “A Complete Unknown.” While last year’s Oscars proved predictable, many races are up for grabs this movie season. Take 2 bloggers Joe Baress and Rebecca Kivak predict Sunday night’s big winners.
Five Questions with Adam Evans: Jessup Boy Scouts to host 31st annual spaghetti dinner

2 months ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Rebecca Kivak

Boy Scout Troop 34 in Jessup is serving up a tasty tradition this weekend. The troop is hosting its 31st annual spaghetti dinner Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Peckville. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased by calling Tonya Evans at 570-656-3519 or at the door. We caught up via email with Troop 34 Scoutmaster Adam Evans to learn more about the troop and the annual event. 1. How many Scouts are in the troop?
Review: “Anora”

2 months ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Joe Baress |Rebecca Kivak

Rebecca’s TakeIt’s another week, and another film has emerged as the best picture frontrunner at the Academy Awards. “Anora” picked up the top honors at the Critics Choice, Directors Guild and Producers Guild awards over the weekend. Writer/director Sean Baker’s rom com-turned-madcap romp gained buzz from the Cannes Film Festival last spring and even more acclaim when it was released in the fall.
Review: “The Brutalist”

2 months ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Joe Baress |Rebecca Kivak

Rebecca’s Take“The Brutalist” is an ambitious undertaking, a somber examination about an immigrant’s journey to America after World War II. Writer/director Brady Corbet’s three-and-a-half hour epic picked up 10 Academy Award nominations, including best picture, director and actor, winning those categories at the Golden Globes. It’s the frontrunner to take home the Oscars’ top honor.
Review: “The Substance”

2 months ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Joe Baress |Rebecca Kivak

Rebecca’s TakeWhen writer/director Coralie Fargeat’s debut film “Revenge” came out in 2017, the stylish and subversive thriller revealed a visionary filmmaker willing to push back against female stereotypes. “The Substance,” Fargeat’s daring sophomore effort, goes even further, earning five Academy Award nominations — including best picture. The gory body horror film confronts the pressures women face from society as they grow older.
Takeaways from the 97th Academy Awards nominations

Jan 24, 2025 | thetimes-tribune.com | Joe Baress |Rebecca Kivak

After it delayed the announcement six days because of the wildfires, the Academy revealed the Oscar nominations Thursday morning, as the ceremony is still scheduled for March 2 at 7 p.m. and will air on ABC and stream on Hulu. Who had a big morning and who got snubbed? Take 2 bloggers Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress break down the nominations. After a big night at the Golden Globes a few weeks ago, “Emilia Perez” landed 13 Oscar nominations, including best picture.
Review: “Emilia Perez”

Jan 20, 2025 | thetimes-tribune.com | Joe Baress |Rebecca Kivak

Rebecca’s TakeThe daring “Emilia Perez” is a journey of self-discovery. It’s a tense crime thriller and intense drama. It’s a moving story of rebirth and redemption. And it’s also a stirring musical. Netflix’s genre-defying film has become an awards season darling. The foreign-language musical won four awards at the Golden Globes, including best picture for a comedy or musical. Is “Emilia Perez” deserving of the awards hype? Absolutely.