To be clear, I love guns. I own all the Rambo movies. If it weren’t such an expensive and impractical hobby, I would probably own lots of guns. What I’m not crazy about is being shot by people with guns. And I find little comfort in laws that promise strict penalties against people who commit gun violence. After all, it won’t make me any less dead. Gun ownership is a part of American culture for many people. Some kids learn… Read more
Helping: The Salvation Army Chelsea Turner Contributor In light of hard economic times, the Salvation Army is committed to helping collect clothes, toys, and money for those in need across America. During the holiday season, bell ringers can be found outside thousands of stores across the nation. In 2009, the Salvation Army reported spending more than $3 billion to serve almost 30 million people. They run money drives, volunteer programs, youth camps, elderly services, missing persons campaigns and aid veteran… Read more
Bonded brothers overcome all obstacles in “The Fighter” to achieving a solid knockout and persevere in trying to make boxing history. Director of the film “Three Kings,” David O. Russell delivers a haymaker of a hit with a Rocky-like feel, but with a more realistic touch in the sense of capturing the world of the working class. A substantial true story about light welterweight, Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg) and his older half-brother, former boxer Dickie Eklund (Christian Bale), who battles… Read more
Instead of the conventional format, this month’s recommendations look a little different to include the numerous new releases that are coming out in December just in times for the awards season. The five best films to look into include: 1) “Black Swan” (Dec. 1, limited release) 2) “The Fighter” (Dec. 10, limited release) 3) ”Casino Jack” (Dec. 17, limited release) 4) “How Do You Know” (Dec. 17) 5) “Somewhere” (Dec. 22) All five shine as award contenders. Oscar winner James… Read more
12/7/2010 “Inception” Suggested Retail $28.98 DVD/ $35.99 Blu-ray Christopher Nolan’s “Inception,” the year’s surprise box office hit, stars preeminent Leonardo DiCaprio and sidekick Joseph Gordon-Levitt in an astonishing film that dumbfounds your mind. If you haven’t already seen it, acquire this movie. You won’t bemoan the decision. NOTE: A special edition case exists but is sold out unless you want to cough up $100-$200. “Shrek Forever After” Suggested Retail $30.98 DVD/ $38.99 Blu-ray/$39.99 Blu-ray and DVD combo The final Shrek… Read more
Student-parents at CSUN, This will be my last post on the student-parent college blog. As I graduate and move on to my life’s next endeavors, I look back on the past five years I’ve spent in college and have to say, it’s bittersweet. Although I will carry the burden of finding a job in this tough economy, I won’t miss the hectic schedules and deadlines required of the college student-parent life. My kids are just as excited, if not more,… Read more
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