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neighborhoods/national-city -- National City
I'm still amazed that McDini's now does a 18+ Hip Hop club (BAR105) on Fri/Sat nights! Gotta hand it to them for changing and finding ways to gain more customers! Also, has anyone been to Niederfranks lately? I keep meaning to go there and get a scoop of their delicious lemon cream flavor. One more thing, props to Frank's Barbershop on 8th Street for doing such a great job!— June 8, 2013 5:25 p.m.
Blow Out the Pilot Light: JLo and Marc Anthony Kaput!
I thought Jennifer Lopez did great with her supporting turn in the overlooked "An Unfinished Life." I think she needs to do some more films, since that's one area she was excelling in earlier in her movies/music career.— July 17, 2011 9:58 p.m.
Popcorn Boy Serves Kill the Irishman, Queen to Play, and Incendies
Thanks for the great reviews. I wasn't planning on checking out "Queen to Play" (due to it's odd-looking poster) but perhaps I will now.— April 27, 2011 1:38 p.m.
The Movieholic Grind: David Elliott’s Top 10 Movies of 2010
Finally got around to seeing "Agora" on Monday, and I liked it for the most part. It felt a little long, but the visuals and the performances (particularly that of Rachel Weisz, Oscar Issac and Max Minghella) made it worthwhile. Also saw "Somewhere" last night, and at first I wasn't sure what to think of it. I liked the simplicity of it, while Doriff and Fanning were quite charming. However, I kept feeling like something dramatic was going to happen, when nothing did, but that might've been the point of this type of film. Overall, an interesting film.— January 12, 2011 11:37 a.m.
The Movieholic Grind: David Elliott’s Top 10 Movies of 2010
Nice top 10! I need to check out "Mademoiselle Chambon," "The Secret in Their Eyes," and "Agora" which I've been interested in but haven't gotten around to watching on DVD yet. Also, glad to see these following early-2010 releases get a mention: "Cairo Time," "Fish Tank," "I Am Love," and "The Secret of Kells." As for performances and other favorite films, I'm still compiling my lists, but a few noteworthy ones: Kirsten Dunst in "All Good Things," Adam Scott in "The Vicious Kind," Michael Caine in "Harry Brown," and the lovely duos of Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor in "I Love You, Phillip Morris," and of Martin Landau and Ellen Burstyn in "Lovely, Still."— January 6, 2011 10 a.m.
Bad Lot
Although it may not be considered an excellent movie, I found the film "Preacher's Kid" (which opened last week at one theater - Regal Rancho del Rey in Chula Vista) an enjoyable film. I was saddened to see no mentions of the film in this magazine, nor any other San Diego publication (especially in the "Opening this Weekend" columns), or any advertising. It seems like the only way people would have known the film opened where if they had by-chance walked by the theater, or had followed the film's select city release date schedule. But yeah, to end this rant, it just received an extended second week run at the theater, so for anyone interested in a religious film (and not wanting to see the successful "To Save a Life" again), please be sure to check it out. It marks the theatrical film debut of R&B singers LeToya Luckett, Durrell "Tank" Babbs, and Trey Songz.— February 18, 2010 12:13 a.m.
Taking Stock
I had heard mixed reviews for "The Answer Man" as well, but I still kinda want to see it, because a lot of the "major films" that are out right now just don't interest me.— September 3, 2009 10:36 a.m.
The Brothers Grim
"Death Defying Acts" was released in theaters last year on July 11th, 2008 in only TWO theaters. The Weinstein Co held onto it for a few years and then dumped it (like most of their forgotten movies) probably due to a contract with either the director or Catherine Zeta-Jones to have it premiere in theaters. I didn't realize it was directed by Gillian Armstrong, but I guess I'll check it out since you reminded me of this film. Thanks! You should add this kinda piece to your column where you showcase a forgotten/obscure film.— August 14, 2009 2:28 p.m.
Confessions of a Shopaholic
While the film does has its faults, I did find it mildly enjoyable due to the lead performance by Isla Fisher. I'm glad she finally got a starring role after a bunch of supporting ones ("Wedding Daze", "Definitely, Maybe" and "The Lookout") and Hugh Dancy, well, he is just a wonderful actor to look at and admire. The release of this film during a time of economic depression tied in well, especially for those of us who are in debt but just love the feeling of purchasing things because it makes us happy. Well, that is unless some debt collector starts stalking you.— July 9, 2009 12:18 a.m.
The Soloist
This film surprised me in that it was actually pretty good (despite looking like an Oscar-ready movie dumped in the middle of summer, left to be forgotten). The performance by Robert Downey Jr. was wonderful, and Jamie Foxx managed to make his performance as a mentally-unwell homeless man believable.— July 9, 2009 12:18 a.m.