Tammy Lipps bring quality eating to Manhattan Beach with The Ripe Choice
The Ripe Choice is a fantastic restaurant that combines fresh, delicious ingredients and spices in order to create its fantastic menu of sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
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Arts
Alfonso Cuarón continues to illustrate directing brilliance with “Gravity”
Utilizing some of the most advanced filmmaking techniques and detailed special effects ever seen on film, “Gravity” stands as one of the most unique movies in history. The combination of outstanding special effects with innovative cinematography and sound design, along with quality performances, excels “Gravity” to lofty heights rarely ever seen in the medium. […]
Paul Greengrass creates enthralling account of kidnapping in “Captain Phillips”
Based on the memoir “A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy Seals, and Dangerous Days at Sea,” Paul Greengrass’ new movie, “Captain Phillips,” proves to be absolutely breathtaking with quality acting, interesting cinematography and an incredible plot based of off real-life events. […]
The final season of “Breaking Bad” delivers
The final season of “Breaking Bad” is one of the best endings to a television show that has ever aired. The superb writing and acting are accented by the show’s distinctive cinematography, making the last few episodes brilliant. […]
“2K14” proves mediocre
Despite “NBA 2K14’s” lack of in-game variety and increasingly confusing controls, the game overcomes these flaws with crisp and clear graphics, combined with smooth gameplay and improved in-play options. […]
Lorde stuns with album “Pure Heroine”
Although it lacks variety, up-and-coming singer Lorde’s debut album, “Pure Heroine,” lives up to its addictive title with thoughtful lyrics founded on the young artist’s distinctive maturity. […]
Daughter impresses with exceptionally intimate concert at the Wiltern
The group of three, Daughter, impressed with its flawless sound quality and one-on-one connection with the audience. This, along with an outstanding set list, made the entire performance unforgettable. […]
John Legend delivers with “Love in the Future”
John Legend has been known for his accompaniment to famous singers including Alicia Keys, Kanye West and Jay-z, but the singer-songwriter has changed his status of featured artist and has emerged into the spotlight as a solo artist with his quality new album, “Love in the Future.” […]
“Rush” captures the feeling of formula 1 racing
This thrilling action packed movie, was well directed by Ron Howard and extremely exciting to watch. The director made the audience feel left wanting more after every scene, and he showed and emphasized how the rivalry brought Niki Lauda and James Hunt closer together. […]
“The Family” Dissapoints
From acting the cowardly lion in the Wizard of Oz, to a ruthless mafia boss, Robert De Niro might be loosing his touch. “The Family”, fails to meet the already high standards for a good mafia movie. Although the acting is great, the plot is immature and unentertaining. […]