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By Lori Hoffman
You don’t have to be a gearhead to enjoy the Fast & Furious movies; I’m living proof of that. There is something particularly resilient about this franchise. The cool cars and even cooler gang of remarkably talented car jockeys manage to up the ante each time out.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT > MOVIE REVIEWS
By Lori Hoffman
When director J.J. Abrams rebooted the Star Trek franchise with such consummate skill, balancing the expectations of long time Trekkies with his take on their beloved characters while also forging a superior action film that had a more modern sensibility, he set the bar very high. Star Trek: Into Darkness does not quite reach the heights of the first film, but it does pass muster as a terrific summer popcorn movie.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT > MOVIE REVIEWS
By Lori Hoffman
The 3D is not necessary, but it does push the incredible visual canvas that serves as the backdrop to the forefront of the story. If you’re going to care about your rich lifestyle more than your emotional wealth, these eye-popping landscapes help your argument.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT > MOVIE REVIEWS
By Lori Hoffman
Since I received a death threat (seriously) when I panned the original Iron Man movie, I’m happy to report that Iron Man 3 is by far the best film in the series with a sensational story beautifully presented, and featuring Robert Downey, Jr.'s best performance to date as Tony Stark.
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ATLANTIC CITY — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was among the distinguished guests on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, May 24, to celebrate the opening of the new Margaritaville and LandShark Bar & Grill at Resorts. The new $35 million complex opens today (Friday, May 24) and will be open every day throughout the [...]
The organization Stronger Than the Storm organized a shore wide ribbon-cutting event that took place this morning, Friday, May 24. The ribbons were cut to declare the Jersey Shore open from business. The Today Show broadcast live from Seaside Heights with Gov. Chris Christie as co-host. Other ribbon cuttings took place locally in Ocean City (pictured), [...]
Atlantic City was born in the minds of Philadelphia dreamers, including Jonathan Pitney, in the late 1800s. And while the resort has had its share of ups and downs over the past 160 years or so — like any city has — 2012 was a rough one to say the least. Sandy was one of the biggest blows [...]