Film Review: Tale of violence, corruption in 1980s New York falls flat
The misleadingly titled “A Most Violent Year” is nowhere even close to the searing dark tale it pretends to be, and not even accomplished actors...
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Film review: These woods are lovely, vibrant and musical
Fans of Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway work will probably have a far deeper connection to “Into the Woods” than I ever will; as a newcomer, however,...
Film review: Gigantic ‘Battle’ closes out another grand adventure
A satisfying conclusion to a worthwhile journey, “The Battle of the Five Armies” ends “The Hobbit” on a high note....
Holiday Homes Tour benefits children in need
VISTA — Vista Community Clinic (VCC) hosts the 28th Annual Holiday Homes Tour to lend a helping hand to children via the Kare for Kids...
Film review: ‘Mockingjay’ marks satisfying beginning of the end
The exciting first of two sections in what is actually one big third film, “Mockingjay — Part 1” marks a satisfying beginning of the end...
Film Review: Powerful ‘Theory’ has everything
Buoyed by powerful performances from Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones, the biographical romance “The Theory of Everything” is a wonderful celebration of theoretical physicist Stephen...
Film review: ‘Interstellar’s’ space explorations not so stellar
“Interstellar” exudes magnificence through its visuals, cinematography, sound, and cast, but even those qualities aren’t enough to reach the stars that it longed to see...
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe hosts paranormal investigations
VISTA — The San Diego Paranormal Research Society (SDPRS) invites visitors to participate in the “Spirits of the Adobe” tours at the historic birthplace of...
Film review: There’s plenty of life in ‘Life Inside Out’
Through the captivating presence of its two leads (real-life and on-screen mom and son) Maggie Baird and Finneas O’Connell, as well as the sincerity of...
Film review: Visuals take center stage in ‘The Book of Life’
Rife with glorious animated artistry and solid vocal talents, “The Book of Life” is a delightful Day of the Dead-oriented gem....
Film review: ‘Alexander’ goes from bad to worse
The charming lessons “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” tries to communicate get hampered by its hectic comedic excess....
Film review: Horror film’s scares as wooden as the doll
Through its cast, “Annabelle” has its moments, but its ineffective jump scares and irregular focus on its poster doll quash its desire to horrify....
Bloody ‘Equalizer’ doesn’t have thriller status
As an action film, “The Equalizer” manages to draw blood; however, as a thriller film, it tends to do the opposite....
Film review: Twists and turns are enough to satisfy fans of ‘The Maze Runner’
It’s unlikely to become the next great young-adult blockbuster, but “The Maze Runner” is by all means a capable action-adventure thriller that manages to come...
Film Review: ‘The Drop’ is an intriguing crime drama
“The Drop,” with its gritty surroundings and able cast (including James Gandolfini in his final onscreen appearance), proves itself an intriguing crime drama…for select audiences....