You can sit home and watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, or run a marathon and burn off all the calories from the junk food you ate while watching the game. Many […]
This could be a Super weekend
“JoJo Rabbit” escapes with your heart
By Jim Tortolano The premise may seem ridiculous. It’s a kind of mashup of “Sophie’s Choice” and Mel Brooks’ “The Producers,” complete with prancing Adolph Hitlers. But “JoJo Rabbit” is a one-of-a-kind […]
Conscience and “Inspector Calls”
By Thom deMartino Each and every one of us hides behind a mask of civility in our culture: to hide our flaws, our transgressions, our shames … those regrettable traits within ourselves […]
Hello to the Year of the Rat and more
It’s the weekend to celebrate the lunar new year, the introduction of the Year of the Rat. Parades and festivals as well as some interesting indoor fare. Here’s a look at your […]
Kicking off your spare time right
It’s so nice outside … but you might find a lot of your entertainment indoors. Here’s our guide to interesting things this weekend which may not involve just watching football
Raising Cane’s is raising the chicken bar
By Jim and Marilyn Tortolano We don’t usually do chain restaurants in Chow Lines unless there’s something original or interesting about them. Such terms can apply to Raising Cane’s, a fast foot […]
New Miss HB, free rides, a bright Main St.
Mara James, an Orange Coast College student, is the new Miss Huntington Beach. She won the crown in her third attempt and win soon add the title of “judge.” The first runner-up […]
“Jumanji: Next Level” is still a thrill
By Jim Tortolano Sequels often resemble warmed-up leftovers: you already know something about them, but they may not be that tasty the second time around. Happily, “Jumanji: The Next Level” has not […]
Splashing into the holiday stretch run
Celebrate, shop and cook but get it done as Christmas is just four days away and their rain may be here as early as Sunday. Here’s a quick look at what you […]
Christmas is coming …but relax a bit
Guidance for the holiday weary, taking a break from mall-roaming, cookie-baking and tree-trimming ….
