Joy of ‘The Raven’ is with Cusack
“The Raven” is the latest in a Hollywood tradition that re-imagines historical icons in fantastic, alternative storylines....
Gabriel Fregoso
Anthony Ortega: Encinitas reedman calls himself a ‘lucky man’
ENCINITAS — “Legend” is not a title that can be affixed to just anybody’s name. But when describing the life and talent of Anthony Ortega,...
Documentary examines the world of Pina Bausch
The story behind Wim Wenders’ latest documentary, “PINA,” goes something like this: For nearly 20 years, the celebrated filmmaker had wished to make a movie...
‘Red Tails’ has action, falls short with history
Executively produced by George Lucas, “Red Tails” is cinematic confection rooted in historical fact. The movie depicts an important chapter in U.S. history when African...
Cruise’s latest mission: Incredible
By now you’ve probably seen footage of Tom Cruise clinging to the world’s tallest building for the fourth installment of the “Mission Impossible” franchise, “Ghost...
Spielberg and Jackson strike gold with ‘Tin Tin’
“Tin Tin” (voiced by Jamie Bell) is an intrepid boy reporter, with a plume of red hair that curls up and back like a candle’s...
Listening is believing: New series brings literature to life
LA JOLLA — Remember being read to as a child? Vivid worlds could be summoned by little more than spoken words. San Diego based theater...
The North Coast Rep’s staging of ‘Lion’ roars
SOLANA BEACH — Is history written by the great? By individuals whose singular brilliance outshines everyone else’s? Or is the historical timeline the public byproduct...
SOUNDS AND SILENCE: Music instructor takes listeners on journey
OCEANSIDE — When discussing music with songwriter and composer, Christy Coobatis, something interesting happens — the conversation quickly dissolves into his enthusiasm for teaching. Talking...
Arts & Lectures series is free food for thought
SAN MARCOS — California State University San Marcos began its annual free Arts & Lectures series this month. Open to the public, the series features...
Arts and Lectures series is free food for thought
SAN MARCOS — California State University San Marcos began its annual free Arts & Lectures series this month. Open to the public, the series features...
Art Center jam unites old and young alike
ESCONDIDO — “The lyrics of this next song are important,” said Fred Vanderhorst, a senior resident of Escondido. “So, please, make them out if you...