Oh, come on
I make a pledge to turn movies into Durex condom ads, and you send me a trailer about a girl setting out to lose her virginity? Seriously?
Yes, yes they did - here is the ever so naughty red-band trailer for The To-Do List. Aw, Aubrey Plaza. I liked you so much in Safety Not Guaranteed. But I said I'd do this, so here goes. Number one …
FBI raid draws spotlight to San Diego donors and legislators
Democrats Hueso and Lara, along with Viejas, Sempra, and Bridgepoint, have had big money ties to state's Latino Legislative Caucus
In a California capitol raid rivaling the Shrimpscam bust of the 1980s, FBI agents last evening rolled through the offices of Democratic state Sen. Ron Calderon of Montebello - a political ally of San Diego Sen. Ben Hueso, also a …
4th row center: Monkeybone
The night the Whoopee Cushions won
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/04/46896/ Q: "What did the audience member say when the Whoopie Cushion gag got old?" A: "This movie sucks. Let's get outta' here." It is easily the most memorable screening I ever walked out on. What lunatic PR drone at …
Former nuclear chief, others express doubts about San Onofre restart plan
Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission chief Gregory Jaczko stopped short of condemning utility Southern California Edison’s plan to resume operation under partial power at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station on San Diego’s northern coast, but when pressed at a forum …
San Diego Rock 'n' Roll HALF
The Rock 'n' Roll marathon is now a half with 2 half runners for every full.
The results are in for what should be called the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon. This event used to be a large Marathon event, this year there were 9,000 running the marathon and 21,000 running the half. The course was …
Portion of south bound lanes at San Ysidro POE to close overnight during June construction
U.S. construction at Mexico border near San Diego to build awning over traffic lanes
Construction began Monday, June 3, on a canopy that will cover all south bound lanes into Mexico at the San Ysidro port of entry. The project will require three to four lanes to close during the hours of 21:00 (9pm) …
Teagan Taylor: "Hello"
This is a striking pop-vocal effort, beautifully recorded.
Imperial Beach musician Teagan Taylor has a brand-new CD about to drop, Hello, which might come as a surprise to those who only know her as a solid, mainstream trumpeter and occasional vocalist. Indeed, Hello is first and foremost, a …
Doctor arrested for selling Oxycodone pills for non-medicinal purposes
William Joseph Watson allegedly got cash, goods, by selling to addicts
According to the U.S. Attorney's office, physician William Joseph Watson was arrested and charged today (June 4) with selling thousands of Oxycodone prescriptions for non-medical purposes. Allegedly, the pills were bought by addicts who used them, sold them on the …
San Diego 13th most romantic travel destination
But look at those cities that are higher on the list
Travel.com has come out with a list of the most romantic U.S. travel destinations. San Diego is 13th on the list. San Francisco is first and New York second -- both understandable, plausible. But Miami is third. Miami? And Las …
Digital Gym houses a Temple
The release of a new Julien Temple film is generally cause for a cinematic High Holiday. London: The Modern Babylon, the latest work by the British film, documentary and music video director opens today and runs through June 9 at …
Lon Chaney, Jr., back from the dead and ready to litigate
Universal studios is being sued by the estate of second generation movie monster, Lon Chaney, Jr., to the tune of over $1 million for alleged improper use of the actor’s likeness for merchandising. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/04/46867/ Hollywood is always looking for ways …
Ethiopia, San Diego, Part Five: Asmara
Back to City Heights for another tasty Eritrean/Ethiopian dinner in an ugly bunker of a building.
After Tour de Cheesesteak, a mere five days of consecutive Ethiopian food is nothing. Nothing, I say! I could do this forever. With a spring in my step, I set out for City Heights and Asmara Restaurant (4155 University Avenue, …
Scripps Oceanography researcher makes film: James Cameron: Undersea Invader
"It's like Avatar, except with sea cucumbers instead of Na'vi."
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/04/46844/ JC: UI star Xeno, the spunky xenophyophore amoeba who refuses to just drift along and accept his fate When Scripps Institute of Oceanography researcher Natayla Gallo was selected to review the 25 hours of video footage collected by James …
Best events in San Diego: June 6-12
Thursday | 6 ERNEST SILVA: ARTIST AT WORK Experience how Ernest Silva develops his signature iconography. Complimentary appetizers and an open beer and wine bar provided. Reservations suggested. $0–$10. WHEN: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 …
Seashells On The Mountain
Jury: Daniel Hood did abuse his girlfriend’s child
Child’s father is expected to speak at sentencing next month
“The evidence was overwhelming.” “His testimony was totally unbelievable. He blamed everybody else, everybody else was lying, it was all a conspiracy against him.” “We know the difference 'tween right and wrong.” Jurors made comment in a courthouse hallway after …
True story
A little early in the morning, maybe, but I brought this on myself.
So I'm sitting here in a Toyota showroom while my car is getting an oil change down below in Service, and I'm sifting through the morning movie blog news. Film Drunk has yet another story about Michael Douglas blaming his …
First Look: Magnolia Tap & Kitchen
Southern comfort installed in former Bare Back space downtown
Chris Reid knew he wanted his own bar and restaurant. He considered a number of potential locations, but when the spot downtown near the corner of Sixth Avenue and E Street opened up, that was that. It would be his…and …