Director Nicholas Winding Refn is no stranger to creating an edgy feel in his films and “Drive” is no exception.
Refn has created a film that seems odd and sweet to begin with, but don’t be fooled;...
Smashburger is a burger joint, but not like McDonald’s, Burger King, Carl’s Jr. or In-n-Out. It’s a real burger joint.
The atmosphere, the seating, and especially the food all scream an old 1950’s...
Kathryn Stockett’s novel, “The Help”, was a surprise hit after being quietly released in February 2009.
In an Entertainment Weekly interview Stockett explained that “After (her) five years of...
“Contagion’s” story begins in darkness. A woman coughs before reaching into a bowl of snacks at an airport bar and a virus takes off.
The movie is being marketed as a shocking horror film when...
Sarah Michelle Gellar makes her triumphant return to television in the soap opera
style drama “Ringer.”
For legions of fans, Gellar was last seen in several of horror films and in “Buffy
the...
“Straw Dogs” is a brutal remake of a 1970's film of the same name that is just as brutal and
unabashed.
Though most can argue that today's audiences are a little desensitized, the original, which
starred...
“Where are you eating out, San Diego?” boasts the San Diego Restaurant Week website.
The event returns for the second time this year beginning Sept. 18 and running until the 23, although most restaurants...
The Ocean Beach Jazz Festival was held Sept. 10 on Newport Avenue. The festival Hosted 23 bands on 8 stages and over 80 fine artists. The festival was put on by radio station KSDS Jazz 88.3.
Gorgeous locations, beautiful cinematography, and a lush soundtrack cannot compensate for a bad script, bad editing, and unfortunate miscasting.
“One Day” is the story of Emma and Dexter who share...
Albert’s Fresh Mexican Food located at 1177 C St., across the street from City Collage, has a wide selection of tasty Mexican food, with ample portions and reasonable prices.
Albert’s is a good...
“5 Days of films. 5 Nights of parties. 10 years strong. Celebrating the art and style of film.” boasts the tagline for this year’s annual San Diego Film Festival.
But what they really need is...
Guillermo Del Toro has helped create yet another suspenseful horror film.
Unlike his previous gothic thrillers such as “The Devil’s Backbone,” “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “Hellboy,” “Don’t...
