Archive for category: Reviews

/ March 11, 2012 1:54 pm

MOVIE: Why this picture is worth ‘A Thousand Words’

Eddie Murphy’s latest film ironically does a good job teaching the value of silence

/ March 11, 2012 1:03 am

DRAMA: Greek-inspired play impresses despite minor flaws

’Greek Mythology Olypmiaganza,’ while providing plenty of laughs, tells more than shows

/ March 4, 2012 9:46 pm

MOVIE: “The Lorax” is a fun watch, but not memorable

Cuteness can only go so far in the latest Dr. Seuss book adaptation

/ March 4, 2012 9:19 pm

FOOD: Ike’s Lair offers tasty but overpriced fare

New gourmet sandwich shop near De Anza College opens its doors on Feb 29

/ February 27, 2012 10:03 pm

MOVIE: “Gone” thrills but needs tighter logic

New movie will not disappoint if you have reasonably low expectations

/ February 12, 2012 9:07 pm

MOVIE: ‘The Vow’ entertains, makes few waves

Chick flick starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum charms but doesn’t innovate

/ February 1, 2012 9:34 pm

MUSIC: Ingrid Michaelson returns with a new sound

‘Human Again’ features mature tracks with a hint of Michaelson’s old self

/ January 28, 2012 1:42 pm

BOOK: ‘The Fault in our Stars’ too smart for its own good

John Green’s new novel has amazing dialogue that can be hard to believe

/ January 25, 2012 11:33 pm

La Pluma’s first Coffee House a success

Night of all-you-can-eat food, great music well worth ticket price

/ January 24, 2012 5:19 pm

MOVIE: Haywire — A-list cast in a C+ movie

Steven Soderbergh’s new movie has an MMA fighter in it. That’s pretty much it.