Monthly Archives: March 2009
Crazy cops on the rampage
Gear up for a man-tastic double feature: “Beverly Hills Cop” and “Lethal Weapon” What is it about ’80s cops Alex Foley and Martin Riggs? One is a fast-talking fish-out-of-water. The other is deranged and desperate, a psychotic cop who’s out of his mind with grief. Yet both guys rank among the most memorable examples of […]
Ready for action
Sometimes moviegoers just need to get some action There’s nothing like a good chase scene to get the heart pumping. Action sequences — those explosive scenes that combine timing and careful camerawork with seat-of-your-pants thrills — have become a staple of cinematic suspense. You can hardly flip though the cable channels without catching a glimpse […]
Adorable antics in "I Love You, Man"
Bro comedy “I Love You, Man” is accessible for both sexes The ballots are in. The votes have been tallied. It’s official now: Paul Rudd is America’s new sweetheart. First seen in “Clueless,“ Rudd has been a reliable sideline player for years, co-starring as the sweet, likeable schmuck in “The 40 Year Old Virgin,” […]
Sean Penn is a Stooge
The Farrelly Brothers have a new “Three Stooges” movie in the works I didn’t believe it at first. Sean Penn as a Stooge? Sean Penn the Oscar winner? Sean Penn, the actor and political activist known for dark, brooding dramatic turns in “Milk” and “Mystic River,” playing one third of America’s most beloved slapstick comedy […]
A first look at "Where the Wild Things Are"
Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book is heading for the big screen http://www.movieweb.com/v/VIgIckggZbS8jl Prepare yourself for something truly wild.Director Spike Jonze has released the first trailer for his big-screen adaptation of “Where the Wild Things Are.” And it looks gorgeous. Jonze, best known for his brief marriage to Sofia Coppola and his killer music videos crafted […]
Take a spin on "Wheel of Fortune"
Local fans have two chances to try out for the game show this weekend Good news, local Wheel Watchers! The popular game show “Wheel of Fortune” is stopping by the Central Coast this weekend. That’s right. The 39-foot Winnebago known as the Wheelmobile will be in San Luis Obispo on Saturday and Paso Robles […]
"Batman" on the big screen
“Ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?” No? Ever seen “Batman”? Before “The Dark Knight,” before “Iron Man,” before “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” there was 1989’s “Batman.“ The first modern superhero blockbuster. Spawned from the weird, wild mind of Tim Burton, “Batman” combined killer action with fanboy frenzy. Sure, Bob Kane’s Caped Crusader had […]
Lou Ferrigno loves you, man
The “Incredible Hulk” star has a cameo in Paul Rudd’s latest cameo As I’ve said before, one of the coolest things about California living is the celebrities. Movie and television stars pop up all the time — in restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations. They vacation on the Central Coast, at beach resorts and cozy […]
Nic Cage: Champ or chump?
Latest Nicolas Cage movie begs the question: How does this guy have a job? What is it about Nicolas Cage? For starters, he’s a weird, weedy looking fellow — tall and lanky with a long, Lincoln-esque face, big ears, heavy lidded eyes and routinely awful hair. He delivers most of his lines in a droning […]
Celebrities in their natural habitats
Central Coast photographer Abe Perlstein offers a last look at the film festival If case you missed it, celebrities were everywhere at this year’s San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. On March 6, “A Clockwork Orange” actor Malcolm McDowell shook hands with fans at Corbett Canyon Vineyards in Arroyo Grande before settling down for a […]
She Likes to Watch 