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Zoolander 2 – Film Review

Zoolander 2 – Film Review

In the new film Zoolander 2, we are once again reintroduced into the world of one of the biggest male models to ever live, Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller). This time around though he is not the man he once was and the modeling world has evolved into one where hipsters, bearded men, and the androgynous take center stage on the catwalk. Continue reading »

Hail, Cesar! – Film Review

Hail, Cesar! – Film Review

In Joel and Ethan Coens’ new film Hail Cesar!, they bring to life the reality of movie making in the 1950’s and the great lengths studios went to in order to keep up decorum and create the illusion of Hollywood magic. Hollywood was a well-oiled and composed machine that spun out hit after hit. Continue reading »

The Wizard of Oz Tour

The Wizard of Oz Tour

Follow the yellow brick road to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts to catch The Wizard of Oz until February 4, 2016. Based on the classic movie from 1939 starring Judy Garland, it includes most of the original elements with a few script changes and new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Continue reading »

Pride And Prejudice And Zombies

Pride And Prejudice And Zombies

Sony Pictures’ is pulling out all the stops to promote the new film PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES set to be release in the U.S. by Screen Gems on February 5, 2016. From partnering with Just Jared to set the world record for the most zombies reading Jane Austen at one time to letting fans join the ranks of the undead with their new ‘Zombify Yourself’ digital feature. Continue reading »

Jersey Boys at SHN Orpheum Theatre

Jersey Boys at SHN Orpheum Theatre

The “Jersey Boys” are back in San Francisco at SHN Orpheum Theatre until February 14, 2016. The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical tells the story of Frankie Valli as a soloist and as part of The Four Seasons with Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. The audience gets a glimpse into the background of how they became a group that went on to sell 175 million records worldwide before they were thirty to being inducted into the hall of fame in 1990. Continue reading »

Disney Unveils First Poster for The BFG

Disney Unveils First Poster for The BFG

The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle. Continue reading »

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Today we celebrate the birthday (January 15th) of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established in 1983 and started being officially observed in 1986. It’s celebrated on the third Monday in January. Please take the following quotes and relate them to today because they still do. With the many injustices that continue to plague our nation it’s never too late to start doing what’s right. Continue reading »