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 […]
“A Quiet Place” makes a great sound
“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, […]
Dear Mari: They’re both good choices
Dear Marilyn, I am at a point in my life in which I need to make a career decision. There are only two careers that I can imagine myself actually doing. I […]
Some shining stars on “42nd Street”
By Thom deMartino The streets of New York may be strewn with shards of the shattered dreams of aspiring stars and starlets — but for the scores that don’t make the cut, […]
TGIF: Chasing revenge, music and hounds
Death wishes, dancing and dachshunds and more are on the menu for entertainment for the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area this weekend. At the Movies Films opening in local cinemas this weekend include: […]
