By Thom deMartino It’s a story of friendship, respect, ambition, and above all — the music. By popular demand, “Always, Patsy Cline” is back for a limited time at the Gem Theater […]
Musical magic at Gem with “Patsy”
Dear Mari: Show up for work on time
Dear Marilyn, I work in an office and I really enjoy my job. It is built around a team concept. In general, this concept works very well. All of the teams are composed of […]
Be sad you missed this “Dog’s” tricks
By Thom deMartino Whether in Hollywood or in life, it’s a very fine line between playing a role and disguising who you truly are … and sometimes the line becomes irrevocably blurred. […]
“A Quiet Place” makes a great sound
By Jim Tortolano For the last generation or two, the horror movie business has been stuck in a nightmare of its own making: a “Groundhog Day” of clueless people hanging out in […]
“Ready Player One” is fun, not deep
By Jim Tortolano A movie doesn’t have to be really good to be really entertaining. For example, here’s Steven Spielberg’s new “Ready Player One.” It’s a delicious piece of eye candy to […]
Dear Mari: How do I make friends?
Dear Marilyn, I was a loner when I was in high school. I was in my own reality, and my own world regarding the way I viewed things. I had problems recognizing people […]
Dear Mari: Is he jealous of her success?
Dear Marilyn, I have been married for 12 years, and I have three children. I have had a small business, with a partner, for seven years. It has been mildly successful. During […]
Dear Mari: Are things really that bad?
Dear Marilyn, I am a college student. I used to really enjoy school, and my life in general, but lately I am feeling confused and sometimes even sad. The problem is […]
“Other Desert Cities” are worth the trip
By Thom deMartino “…I AM California!…” hisses the glowering Trip to his sister Brooke. “And California — Is — Not — Happy.” The Westminster Community Playhouse has just opened it’s newest production, “Other […]
“Wrinkle in Time” is powered by belief
By Jim Tortolano It’s been said that the new film “A Wrinkle in Time” is a colorful fable for kids, but I think some of the critics are missing the point by, […]
