I’m sure some evolutionary psychologist has come up with a theory about why so many men get so much pleasure out of driving exceedingly fast. Speed, whether on foot or on a horse or in a mechanical contraption, makes us feel invincible, making us feel either that we can out run any enemy or catch…
dvr this Lifetime, Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 p.m. House of Versace tells the story of the rise of Gianni Versace (Enrico Colantoni) and the aftermath of his murder (by gay spree killer Andrew Cunanan), when his sister Donatella took over his famed fashion line. Gina Gershon’s Donatella could be iconic, and the trailer for the…
Your life is full. The days are packed with work and home. Evenings are crammed with home, hobbies and relaxation. Weekends? Well, there’s nothing left of those, between friends and family, travel, shopping and chores. Yes, your life is full … and yet, sometimes, you notice a lingering feeling of something missing. In Autobiography of…
San Diego’s District Attorney, Bonnie Dumanis, is one of our region’s most respected public officials. Being the County’s top law enforcer is not an easy job, but she does it with an iron hand covered with a velvet glove of understanding and compassion. Recently, the Log Cabin Republican Club of San Diego honored Bonnie with…
dvd of the week In this brilliantly funny satire, it’s Judgment Day, and among the few survivors are Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco, Craig Robinson, Jonah Hill and Danny McBride. They’re holed up in Franco’s mansion, trying to escape the gruesome demons loose from hell, and talking shit. Since all of the actors are…
The case for: Electability In the movie Weird Science, two tech geeks try to create the perfect woman, and end up with Kelly LeBrock. If there were a 2013 sequel in which political geeks tried to create the perfect mayoral candidate (call it Weird Political Science), they might well come up with former Assemblymember Nathan…
We had the honor of attending Hidden Leaves, the Ilan-Lael 30th anniversary celebration Sept. 28 at First Unitarian Universalist Church in Hillcrest. The church is the site of founder James Hubbell’s first important volunteer-assisted major outdoor sculpture installation. Hubbell and his wife Anne founded the company in 1982. The celebration included food, wine, a silent…
thursday, oct. 3 Dance Like MJ Michael Jackson dance workshop. Taught by MJ celebrity impersonator DEV. Learn “Thriller!” and other great MJ moves. All ages, all levels. Eight week session, Thursdays Oct. 3-Nov. 21. The Dance Place, 2650 Truxtun Road, Studio #106 at Liberty Station in Point Loma, 5:30-7 p.m., every Thursday for eight weeks,…
The Capitol Resource Institute’s (CRI’s) Karen England apparently is leading a coalition calling itself Privacy For All Students that’s spearheading a referendum to repeal AB 1266 (School Success and Opportunity Act). Gov. Brown signed this bill into law Aug. 12, and it will become law Jan. 1, 2014 unless enough signatures are gathered to put…
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The Pacific Justice Institute is warning parents to take immediate action to prevent their children from being blindsided by explicit and highly objectionable material during LGBT History Month, which began Oct. 1. A patchwork of schools, districts, and individual teachers across the country are expected to promote LGBT History Month to students during October. The leading…
