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Podcast 149: Happy Birthday H.P. Lovecraft
- Aug. 17
- By Beth Accomando
Aug. 20 will mark the 128th anniversary of H.P. Lovecraft’s birth. But how did this man who was born in Providence Rhode Island come to create a body of horror fiction that continues to influence the public consciousness and other artists? Explore that question with the latest podcast.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Fairy Tales, Fiddles And Folklorico
- Aug. 17
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
You'll hear lots of music on and off stage in Vista, plus ballet in Balboa Park and mariachis at the Civic Theatre.
Avoid 'Mile 22,' Seek Out 'Summer of 84'
- Aug. 17
- By Beth Accomando
This weekend choose the well-crafted indie film 'Summer of 84' (playing at Digital Gym Cinema) over the big budget Mark Wahlberg thriller "Mile 22."
Old Globe Mounts Sparkling Production Of 'Much Ado About Nothing'
- Aug. 16
- By Beth Accomando
William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," now in performance at the Old Globe Theatre, gives us Benedick and Beatrice, a pair of witty, reluctant lovers who set the tone for screwball comedies and romantic comedies where the lovers just can't seem to realize they are perfect for each other.
Megan Alice: High School Student And Published Poet
- Aug. 16
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Pat Finn
It's not often that a senior at Francis Parker High School can add "published poet" to her resume. But Megan Alice is no ordinary 17-year-old. "A Bouquet of Daisies," her debut collection published by Green Writers Press, goes on sale this week.
'Call Of Duty Black Ops 4' Is Coming To Gaming Consoles Soon
- Aug. 14
- Phillip Lorenzo
Video game releases generate as much excitement as blockbuster movies and what’s even more impressive is that the artistry and production values found in many of the games rival what Hollywood puts into its movie. That’s why I have asked Phillip Lorenzo to do a guest blog about the new "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4"that will be released soon.
New Book Argues That Hidden Costs Are Eroding The Middle Class
- Aug. 14
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
A new book argues that the fees we encounter are draining our resources and increasing wealth inequality.
August Noir Book of The Month Club: Catching Up With James M. Cain
- Aug. 13
- D. A. Kolodenko
Guest blogger D.A. Kolodenko looks to James M. Cain’s "The Postman Always Rings Twice" and Marty Holland's Can-inspired "Fallen Angel" for the August Noir Book of the Month Club to complement the Film Geeks SD Noir on the Boulevard film series at Digital Gym Cinema.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: 'Hairspray' And Indie Rock Pioneers
- Aug. 10
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
This weekend brings a fun twist on the popular musical, "Hairspray," plus a super-sized concert by two giants of alternative rock: Weezer and The Pixies.
'BlacKkKlansman' Tops This Week's Movie Picks
- Aug. 10
- By Beth Accomando
It’s a wild weekend at the movies with a new Spike Lee film, a radically fun reimagining of Shakespeare, and Jason Statham facing off against a giant, prehistoric shark.