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November 4, 2020 Page 11 Sci-fi Thriller Misses its Mark c ontinued froM P age 8 are taking a new designer drug, Synchronic. It’s either a halluci- nogen that makes you think you can go back in time or a magical pill that actually does the deed. Steve has a unique interest in the drug and downs a pill. Then Den- nis’ teen daughter Brianna (Ally Ioannides, TV’s Parenthood) goes missing. The last time anyone saw her she was high on the stuff. Steve tries to find her, and his ex- periment with the drug starts him on that journey. Initial scenes are a huge disap- pointment. Sequences fit together decently, however, what’s on view is a miss for showcasing super- natural or technological wonders. The basic story could take audi- ences places—physically, spiritu- ally, emotionally—nut it doesn’t. The friendship between the two men is more interesting than the main event. Mackie and Dor- nan create a convincing brother- hood, not a shallow alliance. It feels like Steve genuinely loves his friend’s daughter and that Dennis is completely concerned about his buddy’s welfare. It’s a nice bromance. The drug itself does have some allure. Drop it and it affects the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the center of the brain, sometimes referred to as the “third eye,” due to its sensitivity to light. The gland receives data from the environment regarding the light Tensions Boil into Unrest c ontinued froM P age 3 agents clothed in riot gear sur- rounded a building — warning people that trespassing on federal property would be subject to ar- rest. Authorities declared an unlaw- ful assembly and ordered protest- ers to disperse. At least one person appeared to have been detained. Family and friends had de- scribed Peterson as a former high school football player and the proud father of an infant daugh- ter. In a statement, Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins said a joint city-county narcotics task force was conducting an investigation when they confronted a man who was suspected of selling illegal drugs in a motel parking lot. The person produced a handgun and the officers backed off, investiga- tors said. A short time later, three Clark County deputies fired their pistols at the man. They did not say if the suspect fired a handgun that was found at the scene, mak- ing it unclear what happened just before the shooting. Mac Smiff, an organizer of Black Lives Matter protests in Portland, said he knows Peter- son’s sister and spent more than five hours at the scene. “There was a ton of grief, a ton of grief. He’s 21 and has a baby, an infant,” Smiff said. “They’re not sure what happened, why the encounter took place. Everyone was extremely disheveled and confused.” Jake Thompson, a high school acquaintance of Peterson, said outside, affecting the flow of mel- atonin, which modulates sleep patterns. This biological part of the set- up is kind of fascinating. Though audiences aren’t looking for a science lesson, exploring the data behind the drug might have added some depth to a very thin script. Mackie is respectable in a me- diocre movie. He’s been more compelling (The Hurt Locker), magnetic (Captain America: Civil War) and edgy (The Hate U Give) in other films. Dornan may never escape the smarmy shadow of the 50 Shades… franchise. Dwight Brown is the film crit- ic for the National Newspaper Publishers Association, the Black Press. he took photos at the wedding of Peterson’s parents in Portland in 2018. On Friday, he posted a black-and-white photo of Peterson in a suit and bow tie as he flashed a big grin. “I didn’t sleep much last night,” he said Friday. Peterson played football at Union High School in Vancouver, loved sports of any kind and was a big personality who was known and liked by everyone at school, Thompson said. --Associated Press contributed to this story r ib e xPress 625 NE Killingsworth, Portland, OR 97211 Call to Order: 503-919-6921 Rib Express, tasty food and friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Open (hours) Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun: 1pm- 9pm Closed Tuesday and Wednesday 5010 NE 9th Ave Portland, Or 97211 Phone: 503 284-2989 We specialize in a variety of cuts for men and women, hot towel razor shaves, braiding, hair extension, Shampoo, blow dryer and Platinum fade. Call Today or Walk in !!! $5.00 TEES We are Open! CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES For your light bulbs & parts to repair or make fixtures SCREEN PRINTING 503.281.0453 Fax 503.281.3408 971-570-8214 3901 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227 Web: www.sunlanlighting.com • E-mail: kay@sunlanlighting.com Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent 311 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 ernie.hill.h5mb@statefarm.com 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service R State Farm R