Category comedy

High school confidential

Click here to view the embedded video. “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” offers behind-the-scenes look In the fall of 1979, Rolling Stones magazine writer Cameron Crowe enrolled at a San Diego high school. He spent the school year undercover as a student, researching the lives of typical American teenagers. Crowe eventually wrote a book about […]

Secrets of the cities

“Urban Explorers” documentary reveals forgotten treasures If you’ve ever ducked through a dark doorway or slipped past a chain link fence, you might be an urban explorer. Directed by Melody Gilbert, the documentary “Urban Explorers: Into the Darkness” showcases the international community of thrill-seekers who venture into abandoned and neglected places. Risking danger and defying […]

Hijinks on the links

Awesome 1980s comedy series starts Tuesday with “Caddyshack” It’s the slobs versus the snobs in the classic ’80s comedy “Caddyshack,” playing Tuesday in San Luis Obispo. “Caddyshack” centers around Danny Noonan (Michael O’Keefe), a bright young poverty-stricken lad who’s working at the Bushwood Country Club in the hopes of earning money for college. His best […]

Meet the man behind Oscar winner "God of Love"

Watch award-winning short films this weekend in Avila Beach Meet the director of the Academy Award-winning short film “God of Love” this Saturday in Avila Beach. Luke Matheny will appear alongside Phillip Moses, visual effects director of “The Interview,” at Saturday’s Comedy Shorts Under the Stars, sponsored by the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. […]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-09-04

Here’s your first glimpse of “The Hunger Games,” starring Jennifer Lawrence. http://t.co/j2buk1j # Cameron Crowe talks about “We Bought a Zoo,” starring Matt Damon. http://t.co/z4DKWNX # First trailer for Johnny Depp’s “The Rum Diary”: “Fear and Loathing” in Puerto Rico, circa 1960 http://t.co/8TaaXOt # They’ll be showing it EVERY SINGLE MONTH! RT @slashfilm “Scott Pilgrim […]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-08-28

I heart her. RT @vulture Evan Rachel Wood loves Justin Bieber, thinks Ryan Gosling is the second coming of James Dean: http://t.co/XHD7uPm # Parker Posey talks about “The Big C,” “Best in Show,” “Clockwatchers” and “Dazed and Confused.” http://t.co/OAhEKQb # Ray Bradbury’s stories have inspired several films, but I’ll always remember “The Electric Grandmother.” http://t.co/xWvCs1c […]

Brit rock invades the Central Coast

Meet the Beatles and the Rolling Stones at third annual British Invasion Vina Robles Winery invites you to celebrate Swinging London this weekend during its third annual “British Invasion.” The festivities include a screening of The Beatles’ famous first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964, followed by Martin Scorsese’s career-spanning documentary about the […]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-08-21

The more I hear about Iraqi gangster drama “The Devil’s Double,” the more curious I am to see it. http://t.co/HoYLXUu # Aziz Ansari was the best thing about “30 Minutes or Less.” Hands down. http://t.co/Rj3l5Jl # “Play My Games,” as featured this weekend on “This American Life”: http://t.co/CQ8DMSx # Here’s a nice way to end […]

Indiana Jones swings into action in "Raiders"

This week’s offerings include “Yogi Bear,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” The week gets off to an artful start with “Louise Bourgeois: The Spider, the Mistress and the Tangerine,” screening tonight in San Luis Obispo. Directed by Marion Cajori and Amei Wallach, the documentary takes audience members inside the world of modern art legend and […]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-08-14

Winner: “Sixteen Candles” RT @EW Teen Choice Awards 2011: Justin Bieber, Joe Jonas,etc., share their fave teen comedies http://t.co/WRP5v37 # Yikes. RT @TheAVClub The Farrelly Brothers’ Three Stooges movie brings in “Jersey Shore” cast. http://t.co/Yykp2ue # Real-life replica of “Up” house is featured in Utah’s Salt Lake Parade of Homes. http://t.co/V0k43oz # Looks amazing. RT […]