By Charly SHELTON If there is one thing Disney’s “Frozen” hasn’t mastered, it’s subtlety. It has taken the world by storm, both overseas and here at home, in film and video and toys and costumes and you name it. The newest “Frozen” venture is theme parks. I, for one, am surprised it took them […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Here we are in January of a brand new year, and this is what our local theatres have to offer to us: OPENING “Blonde Poison”– Stella Goldschlag (1922-1994) had exquisite beauty, with the blue eyes, blonde hair and bone structure that marked her as a young Aryan goddess. But […]
January Oculus Rift – The Next Great Leap in Gaming: What if you were able to step through that window and see these worlds firsthand and interact with them as if you were really there? This seemingly science fiction notion will soon be entirely possible. Introducing the next giant leap in gaming immersion, […]
January 20th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake was explained in great geologic detail- “Sherman- set the Way Back Machine for Monday, January 17, 1994. At 4:31 a.m., a 6.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California. Despite being known as the Northridge earthquake, the epicenter was actually Reseda. The shaking lasted only 10 to 20 seconds, yet […]
The community is invited to join members of the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church for its Rockin’ for Rosarito – A New Year’s Eve Concert of Praise! The concert will feature members of the LCPC Praise Band including Dan Blessinger on drums (Grammy award winning producer and recording engineer); Lana Sanfilippo on lead vocals; Lee […]
By Susan JAMES Merry Christmas, kids, Santa Claus has left you an expensively wrapped piece of movie coal under the Christmas tree. It features a wicked witch, angry giants and singing children. It looks like a kids’ movie. Trust me, it isn’t. Director Rob Marshall’s grandiose imagining of the Stephen Sondheim musical featuring four of […]
Fun at Fantasy Springs Resort By Greg ARAGON It’s called Fantasy Springs Resort for a good reason. It sits in the middle of the Palm Springs desert like a giant oasis, welcoming travelers with flowing fountains and swaying palm trees, a sparkling pool and a luxurious hotel surrounded by gourmet restaurants, an award-winning casino, a […]
Phoenix Fan Fest was held December 12-14 at the University of Arizona football stadium, where the Super Bowl will be held in February. This little comic con offered media guests, comic writers and artists, workshops and shopping. There was even a nerd Santa photo booth, featuring Steampunk Santa, Admiral Santa of Starfleet and Darth […]
Everyone’s favorite cornball skippers are spreading the holiday cheer this year as the world famous Jungle Cruise becomes Jingle Cruise, a ha-ha-holiday classic in the making. Guests will see the jungle decked out for Christmas because a cargo plane crashed and dumped decorations along the way. There are lawn decorations in the African Veldt, […]
By Susan JAMES “When I was 17,” said costume designer Luke Reichle, “I stopped eating for two months. The image and idea of me as fat stayed with me.” Now a style icon, online personality (secretsoftheredcarpet.com) and award-winning costume designer for ABC’s hit series “Castle,” Reichle has decided to use his experience and his philosophy […]