Arts
Film review: ‘Oblivion’ is good mix of sci-fi story, visuals
Visually absorbing and action-packed, “Oblivion” infuses the grand, epic scale of its bleak universe with a soul as old as time, which is, in turn, strengthened by the heartfelt efforts of Tom Cruise and Olga Kurylenko.
The dance floor is their master
Speaking from the road last week in Brooklyn, NY, guitarist and long-time member of The Greyboy Allstars, Elgin Park (aka Michael Andrews) talked about the band’s new album, “Inland Emperor,” their fourth studio recording, which will be released April 16.The funk-infused jazz band that had their founding in San Diego in 1993, are touring now [...]
Book depicts local’s spiritual journey
ENCINITAS — Jake Ducey was a typical Encinitas kid — a surfer and championship basketball player who later found it difficult to resist the temptation of drugs and alcohol.“I started partying hard in high school,” he explained. “Then I could go out the next night and score 30 points.”
‘Trance’ trips the mind fantastic
A disturbing tale of obsession, greed and yearning, “Trance” blows our minds with fiendishly engaging logic and delivers on its promise to keep us hypnotized from start to finish.
Goodnight Ravenswood: Borne of the new industrial generation
OCEANSIDE — The new Oceanside band, Goodnight Ravenswood, has been gracing local music venues over the past few months, offering a new flavor to the North County music scene. The band’s unique blend of Americana and folk, with lyrics that hint at political idealism, can be heard live around the county and on their newly [...]
Film review: Redford finds political balance in new thriller
Under the experienced direction of Robert Redford, “The Company You Keep” turns out to be an expressive thriller that doesn’t get bogged down by its political elements.
Film review: Malick’s rumination on love leaves a lot to wonder
Bewilderment and boredom, rather than beguilement and fascination, are the only attitudes you’re likely to express after watching “To the Wonder,” an artsy experiment from none other than director Terrence Malick.
Catch emerging fashions with DEMA show
ENCINITAS — Some of Encinitas’ makers and shakers of style and fashion have been culling the latest trends in preparation for the spring and summer seasons and for the chance to display them during them fifth annual Encinitas Lifestyles Fashion Show May 18.
Couple shines new light on Bach’s music
RANCHO SANTA FE — For more than 200 years now the music of Johann Sebastian Bach has been performed in concert halls and churches worldwide.
Film review: With new 3-D ‘Jurassic Park,’ things are definitely closer than they appear
Life finds a way the second time around in the 3-D re-release of “Jurassic Park,” and one thing’s for certain: this jaw-dropping, edge-of-your-seat blockbuster is an experience that cannot be missed for the sake of nostalgia and…well, the magic behind those dinosaurs.