No report given on ‘check in’ with city manger, attorney
ENCINITAS — City Manager Gus Vina and City Attorney Glenn Sabine are still in their respective posts, after the City Council took no action during...
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City manager, attorney to receive early evaluation
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council will conduct a performance evaluation of its embattled city manager and city attorney during a closed session meeting Wednesday....
Film review: ‘Furious 6’ is no jalopy
Even with a full tank of gasoline, a modified engine, and an assortment of expert drivers, “Fast & Furious 6” spends more time trying to...
Film review: ‘Epic’ fails to journey beyond tropes
High-quality animation notwithstanding, the not-so epic “Epic” relies too heavily on clichés plucked from previous “save-nature-from-evil” movies and celebrity voices devoid of enthusiasm....
Film review: All pain, no gain in Bay’s fiasco
All brawn and no brains, “Pain & Gain” is a disgrace to the true story that it claims it wants to tell and a waste...
Film review: ‘Disconnect’ serves as a wake up call
Deeply personal and real to the core, “Disconnect” drives home the point it wants to make about us and the technology we use today....
Film review: Do you believe in magic?
It’s impossible to disregard the impressive smoke and mirrors as demonstrated by the inexhaustible talents of “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” although the same can’t be...
Film review: ‘Dead Man Down’ shows signs of a pulse
Niels Arden Oplev’s English-language debut, “Dead Man Down,” sports an engrossing grim outlook on the pursuit of vengeance and an impressive array of cast performances,...
Film Review: This ‘Oz’ just doesn’t feel like home
Aside from a wealth of magnificent visuals and the efforts of Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz, “Oz the Great and Powerful” ends up becoming half...
Review: Submarine thriller rises to the occasion
“Phantom” is a gripping, suspenseful submarine thriller featuring above-average performances from Ed Harris, David Duchovny, and William Fichtner....
Review: ‘Jack’ spies some good old-fashioned fun
Thanks to a bounty of gigantic visuals, enjoyably traditional storytelling and characters, and a jaw-dropping sense of adventure, “Jack the Giant Slayer” provides old-school blockbuster...
Film Review: Yippee-Ki-Yuck: ‘Die Hard’ falls flat
“A Good Day to Die Hard” tarnishes the family name by gutting the iconic action series, tossing its core in front of an incoming armored...
Film Review: ‘Haven’ has no safety in uneven story
Lasse Hallström’s adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ “Safe Haven” is a sweet yet uneven romantic tale; the ingredients required to make a schmaltzy chick flick are...
Film Review: Magic and substance make ‘Creatures’ compelling
Heartfelt, enthralling, and wry, “Beautiful Creatures” doesn’t break new ground for its genre, but the cast performances and Southern Gothic vibe are instilled with an...
Film Review: Use caution with ‘Side Effects’
Are you a patient of Steven Soderbergh’s?...
