Film Review: Poolman
FILM REVIEWPOOLMANRated R199 MinutesReleased May 10th This movie is not about a man who cleans pools. There is only one pool, and he is seldom cleaning it – he’s usually in it, sitting cross-legged on […]
Sundance Film Review: DIG! XX
DIG! XX is the reconceptualized version of one of the most celebrated rock documentaries ever made, DIG!. It is the story of The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols, two bands from the late […]
Film Review: A Haunting in Venice
FILM REVIEWA HAUNTING IN VENICERated PG-13103 MinutesReleased September 15th A Haunting in Venice is the third film adaptation by director Kenneth Branagh and screenwriter Michael Green of a mystery novel by the legendary Agatha Christie. […]
Film Review: Amerikatsi
FILM REVIEWAmerikatsiUnrated117 MinutesReleased September 8, 2023 A storyline predominantly based on voyeurism is not a new cinematic concept, and here are some examples of films with that overriding theme: Disturbia, Rear Window, The Burbs, American […]
Film Review: Gran Turismo
FILM REVIEWGRAN TURISMORated PG-13135 MinutesReleased August 25th “I would say I’m obsessed with cars,” says Neil Blomkamp, director of the film Gran Turismo, which Is based on the true story of racecar video gamer Jann […]
Film Review: Blue Beetle
FILM REVIEWBLUE BEETLERated PG-13127 MinutesReleased August 18th “Whatever you can imagine, I can create,” is a line spoken by the superhero suit that installs itself on the hero in Blue Beetle. Perhaps this could be […]
Film Review: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
FILM REVIEWMISSION IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONERated PG-13163 MinutesReleased July 11th The story in this “Mission: Impossible” chapter, “Dead Reckoning Part One”, is one that serves the action, and although the screenplay was written […]
Film Review: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
FILM REVIEWINDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINYRated PG-13154 MinutesReleased June 30th The director of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, James Mangold, calls his hero a “brilliant nerd who is also a badass.” […]
Film Review: Past Lives
FILM REVIEWPAST LIVESRated PG-13105 MinutesLimited Releases June 2nd and June 9th, Full Release June 23rd The Korean concept of “In Yeon” is the heart of this film, a beautifully made movie written and directed by […]
Film Review: Sanctuary
FILM REVIEWSANCTUARYRated R96 MinutesReleased May 19th In my humble estimation, this is one of the best movies of the year. In fact, I would give it a handful of Oscar nominations. However, it’s not material […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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