By Lindsey Bahr/AP Film Writer The words Magic Mike may conjure up images of sweaty, sculpted, undulating men, dancing unthreateningly for hoards of screaming women, but there has always been a backdrop […]
“Magic Mike”: not just beefcake
Who will save us now?
Things are feeling a bit strange. After many, many alien invasion, UFO-sighting movies and TV series, we finally have some unidentified flying objects to worry about. The comforting news is that we […]
Making Black history on field
By David Brandt/AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) – Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is thrilled young aspiring football players all over the world will get to watch two Black quarterbacks face each […]
A “Sharper” view of con men
By Jake Coyle/AP Film Writer Almost invariably, we root for the con artist. Seldom does the ingenuity and cleverness of a good hustler, card sharp or con man not win us over. […]
A very noteworthy parade
Grace under pressure. That’s a nice thing to have. I refer in this particular case to the 2023 Tet Parade in Westminster last week. This has been an annual event observing the […]
Where will Shohei be in 2024?
By Greg Beacham/AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM (AP) – Although Shohei Ohtani’s long-term future with the Los Angeles Angels is decidedly uncertain as he heads into the final season under contract, the two-way […]
Should you answer “Knock”?
By Jake Coyle/AP Film Writer Knock. Knock. It being mid-winter (typically a doldrums in movie theaters), it’s a cozy relief to be able to throw open the door and find M. Night […]
As LeBron passes Kareem …
By Tim Reynolds/AP Basketball Writer Pat Riley remembers just about every detail surrounding the events of Dec. 29, 1961. It was a cold night in Schenectady, New York. A little snowy, the […]
J-Lo looks good in “Wedding”
By Jocelyn Noveck/AP National Writer Spoiler alert: J.Lo looks fantastic in a wedding dress. You surely knew that, given not only the plethora of wedding-themed movies Jennifer Lopez has made over the […]
Are Las Vegas A’s a good bet?
By Mark Anderson/AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Oakland Athletics have spent years trying to get a new stadium while watching Bay Area neighbors such as the Giants, Warriors, 49ers […]
