Monthly Archives: May 2010
Zac Efron returns in "Charlie St. Cloud"
“High School Musical” star Zac Efron grows up in “Charlie St. Cloud” Are you ready for this? Here’s the first official trailer for “Charlie St. Cloud,” a coming-of-age drama starring none other Central Coast native Zac Efron. Based on the book by Ben Sherwood and directed by Burr Steers (“Igby Goes Down,” “17 Again”, the […]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-23
I’m not that upset about “FlashForward” being canceled. Lost interest after the first two episodes & haven’t watched it since # I’m not shedding any tears over the (rumored) departure of “Cold Case,” “Gary Unmarried” or “Ghost Whisperer” either # Aline Brosh McKenna is pitching a live action “Cinderella” http://tinyurl.com/39pglka # And Drew Barrymore is […]
"The Empire Strikes Back" celebrates 30 years
Three decades later, “The Empire Strikes Back” remains science fiction’s most-beloved sequel By the time “The Empire Strikes Back” opened in theaters on May 21, 1980, its place in film history had been all but secured. Released the same summer as “The Shining,” “Mad Max” and “Urban Cowboy,” “Empire” came on the heels of one […]
Triumph, tears at the Tour de France
A team tackles one of cycling’s toughest races in “Chasing Legends” The most winning team in professional cycling tackles the 2009 Tour de France in “Chasing Legends,” screening tonight at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts. Directed by Jason Berry (“Off Road to Athens”), the documentary follows the triumphs and travails of Team HTC-Columbia, […]
"Iron Man 2"? Try "Iron Man 2.0"
Slick, sexy sequel “Iron Man 2” is just as fun as the original If “Iron Man” was a plucky prototype, “Iron Man 2” is the refined, polished floor model. An entertaining romp from subdued start to explosive finish, “Iron Man 2.0” represents a sterling sophomore effort for director Jon Favreau and company, packed with all […]
The original "Kings of Comedy"
Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd were true comedy kings Back in 2000, comedians Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer and Bernie Mac teamed up with filmmaker Spike Lee for “The Original Kings of Comedy.” Filmed in front of a live audience in Charlotte, N.C., the seminal stand-up comedy film captured four of […]
"Run, Forrest, run!"
You’ll race to rent these superb track-and-field classics Today’s blog post comes to us courtesy of former Tribune staffer Jay Thompson, now a marketing coordinator at Cuesta College. Read on for his favorite movies about running and runners. I’m a frustrated runner. And I g0t a little more frustrated these days — jealous really — […]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-16
What I watched last night: “Iron Man 2”!!! … Review to follow … # Powered by Twitter Tools
Tonight, bike to "The Sandlot"
Bicyclists are welcome at tonight’s free screening of “The Sandlot” Saddle up for a night of family-friendly fun. Tonight, there’s a free outdoor screening of “The Sandlot,” complete with popcorn and steaming hot SLO Chai. When young Scotty Smalls (Tom Guiry) moves to a new neighborhood in Los Angeles, circa 1962, Benny Rodriguez (Mike […]
"Total Recall: The Musical"
Arnie sings his heart out in this sweet, sentimental “Total Recall” spoof I never pegged California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as a Broadway fan. After all, the bodybuilder/actor/politician — known to fans and foes alike as The Austrian Oak — has spent most of his career constructing a macho public persona miles away from the giggling […]
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