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One of the job hazards of reviewing movies is that you can’t just watch movies that you think are going to be good. sometimes, you have to look at the storm on the horizon with grim determination and stand your ground as an hour and a half of your life gets sucked away by some dreadful B-movie. Yet, it’s not a complete loss. Watching the bad makes one appreciate the good. Furthermore, some low budget films just aren’t that bad.
An acquaintance of mine told me that he was an extra in this movie and said I had to watch it to satisfy my masochism. Ghost Brigade is an unremarkable film in its own right, but when considering the budget constraints of the film, it’s actually quite watchable.
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Chino Hills residents living in the southern half of the 71 freeway finally have a decent joint to get their sushi fix at. Sushi Ten is conveniently located just off the Soquel Canyon exit, meaning you won’t have to trek to the Spectrum or through the hills just to have a satisfying Japanese meal any more. And we’re talking liberal portions, with tasty specialty rolls and friendly service—all the hallmarks of satisfaction when it comes to sushi.
To fittingly sum-up the sense on gets walking into Sushi Ten, the word “quaint” comes to mind. The dimensions are intimately small, but still with plenty of seating and a sushi bar squeezed in. Even though you won’t hear any piped-in music to backdrop the atmosphere, and there’s hardly much in the way of décor, the restaurant still boasts a youthful hip vibe because of its lively wait staff. Everyone speaks Japanese and they won’t hesitate to engage with short phrases, if only to add authenticity to the service. Most importantly, Sushi Ten wait staff really goes out of …
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It’s a sleepy Tuesday night in Los Angeles, and the crowd at the historic Avalon Hollywood is getting impatient. They’re here to see The Zodiac Show — dubbed a modern-day …
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It’s a little past 9:00 pm and I’m hanging out with American fine artist Carrie Graber on the deck of her beautiful South Pasadena home — a ranch built in 1939. The night is cool, …
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The BIONICLE toy is essentially a do-it-yourself action figure for children seven and up, depending on the difficulty of the model. BIONICLEs will appeal to …
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