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Rebecca Pidgeon: Movie star or songbird?
Folk musician Rebecca Pidgeon pays a visit to Paso Robles This Thursday, join singer-songwriter Rebecca Pidgeon for an intimate evening of music and wine at Hotel Cheval in Paso Robles. A British-born actress who’s appeared in “The Spanish Prisoner,” “The Winslow Boy,” “RED” and TV’s “The Unit,” Pidgeon is also the sweet-voiced songbird who once […]
"Top Gun" returns to theaters
Grab your wingman and head to the nearest theater — now! Do you feel the need? The need for speed? If you’re one of the thousands of people who harbor an unholy love for “Top Gun,” the tremendously entertaining, hugely homoerotic fighter jet flick, you’ll be pleased to hear that it’s soaring back into theaters […]
Atascadero movie theater celebrates grand opening
Atascadero’s Galaxy Theatres opens this weekend Looking for something to do this weekend? You might want to catch a flick at the brand-new Galaxy Theatres, opening this weekend at Colony Square in Atascadero. The 10-screen theater features such amenities as a spacious lobby, stadium seating, digital projection and sound, and a VIP lounge where adult […]
Fairytale romance in "The Princess Bride"
Different looks at love: “The Princess Bride” and “The African Queen” After years of watching “The Princess Bride,” I’ve come to a conclusion. Star-crossed lovers Wesley and Buttercup occupy the most screen time, but the true romance in this family-friendly adventure fantasy is between Max and Valerie. Miracle Max (Billy Crystal) and his witchy wife […]
"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 […]
"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 — […]
"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 […]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-09
Lynn Redgrave has died … And so soon after the death of her niece, Natasha Richardson. # What I watched last night: “Ponyo” … Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Little Mermaid,” as interpreted by Hayao Miyazaki # I thought “above average” meant smart, funny, confident, confident … not waif-thin and tall. # I think it’s hilarious, […]
Summer's must-see movies
Summer’s must-see movies start today with “Iron Man 2” Pay no attention to those calendars, folks. For all intents and purposes, summer — or at least the summer movie season — starts today with the release of “Iron Man 2.” Part of Marvel Comics’ plan to conquer the cineplexes, this heavily hyped superhero flick is […]
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