A couple of interesting-looking films, lots of live theater and some other fun stuff on tap this weekend in the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area. MOVIES Opening this weekend in area cinemas are: […]
“The Accountant” and plays in play
“Girl on The Train” on the right track
By Jim Tortolano The heart of a good mystery is misdirection. If you have a pretty good grasp of who killed whom halfway through, you probably aren’t watching or reading a tale […]
Mystery, revolt and murder on the menu
As the days turn into autumn and temperatures cool (we hope!), things heat up on the arts and entertainment front. Here’s our look at what’s up this weekend in the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster […]
“Sweeney Todd” a bloody good time
By Thom deMartino Within Garden Grove’s famed Gem Theater, a sonorous clamor ascends, as a haunting symphony of lost souls processes across the darkened, indigo-hued stage: enticing the audience, siren-like, to indulge […]
“Sweeney,” Bruce and more are on stage
From bad barbers to The Boss, fun stuff to do and see this weekend in the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area as September gives way to October and autumn really gets underway. “Sweeney […]
Time for sleeper to awake and leave
Dear Marilyn, For the past year I feel as though my family has been put into a corner. My cousin from Guatemala came to the United States (legally). He stayed with our […]
This “Magnificent Seven” unintentional fun
By Jim Tortolano I liked the new “The Magnificent Seven,” but not for the reasons that the filmmakers would appreciate. I enjoyed it because in the midst of dozens of homicides and […]
“Magnificent Seven,” “Storks” in cinemas
Babies and bad guys and beaches are on top this weekend for entertainment in the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area. Here’s the lineup: MOVIES Two major films in release locally. “Storks.” Animated comedy […]
“Mr. Church” a quiet, satisfying story
By Jim Tortolano The new film “Mr. Church” has been referred to in some quarters as Eddie Murphy’s “comeback film” as a dramatic actor. It might also be thought of as a […]
Movies, music, events on tap
MOVIES Opening in local cinemas this weekend: “Bridget Jones’s Baby.” Two one-night stands. One pregnancy. Who’s the father? Starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Patrick Dempsey. Rated R. “Blair Witch.” A sequel […]
