Monthly Archives: August 2007
A book that ties the room together
I swear I’m not one of those movie quote people. You know what I mean, right? I’m talking about those folks who seem to have no original thoughts of their own. Instead, everything they say is a line from John Travolta in “Pulp Fiction,” an impression of Billy Murray talking about gophers or some obscure […]
Teen Review: "The Invasion"
In the midst of a subtle, mysterious epidemic, a psychiatrist mother (Nicole Kidman) struggles for her son’s and her own safety in her once-normal city in “The Invasion,” directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. At the start of the film, I noticed the obvious details of a large city on a typical day — the loud music […]
Atascadero actress wins at Emmys
An actress from Atascadero can add Emmy winner to her list of accomplishments. This weekend, Central Coast resident Rae Stone shared a regional Emmy Award with the cast and crew of “Do You Know CPR?” The public-service announcement aired on Beverly Hills’ Network 10. Stone said she was too stunned by the win to remember […]
Central Coast filmmaker gets "Luck"-y
Film buffs can see the work of a Central Coast native this week in southern California. “Luck of the Draw,” directed by Cambria’s own Summer-joy Main, makes its world premiere at the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films. Also known as ShortFest, the event runs through Wednesday. Main filmed “Luck of the Draw,” a […]
Today show's sweet on Pismo Beach
NBC’s “Today” show must be sweet on the Central Coast. A stay at Pismo Beach’s luxurious Dolphin Bay resort will serve as the consolation prize for couples participating in the network’s “Today Throws a Martha Stewart Wedding” contest, anchors Ann Curry and Matt Lauer announced this morning. While the winners, Mesa, Ariz., students Cody and […]
Two inspirational tales
This month, HopeDance Magazine celebrates two social reformers with a strong will to succeed with the movies “Believe in Me” and “An Unreasonable Man.” “Believe in Me” follows a young coach whose hopes are dashed when he’s assigned to head the local girls’ basketball team in Oklahoma in the early 1960s. With the help of […]
Burning Man tonight
Every year, thousands of people head into Nevada’s Black Rock desert for eight days of art, fire, radical self-expression and exploration into the unknown. The annual festival known as Burning Man is the subject of “Journey to the Flames,” a documentary being screened tonight by HopeDance Magazine. In the film, director Doug Jacobsen follows a […]
Wow, what a coastline!
The secret is out: California has one of the most stunning coastlines in the world. This morning, NBC’s “Today” show highlighted the Pacific Coast Highway, also known as State Route 1, as the latest installment in its “America the Beautiful” series. NBC’s Michael Okwu scoped out the “winding, climbing, jaw-dropping ride along the Pacific Coast […]
Sure to get your tummy grumbling
Feeling hungry? This month, HopeDance Magazine caters to folks with a love of food and a taste for progressive politics. Tonight, a panel of speaker discusses local food and farmers following a screening of “Deconstructing Supper,” about restaurateur Joseph Bishops’s search for regional, nutritious food. Among the speakers is Katy Budge, author of The Tribune’s […]
Simpsonize me
So I was a little late coming in this morning. I was actually doing some computer work from home, though I guess it wasn’t really work work, as such. I had to Simpsonize myself. If you haven’t heard of this, basically you can create a Simpsons character that looks like yourself. Just go to http://www.simpsonizeme.com, […]
She Likes to Watch 