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.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT > MOVIE REVIEWS
By Lori Hoffman
Michael Bay, the director famous for putting the biggest bang in big-bang movies and conversely, the least amount of character development and emotional connection in his big-screen efforts, thinks he is presenting a change of pace with his so-called comedy Pain & Gain.
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Philadelphians’ list of excuses not to visit Atlantic City this summer took another hit, as the Atlantic City Alliance announced a partnership with Zipcar on Wednesday, May 15. The arrangement will allow visitors to beat the summer shore traffic by taking a NJ Transit train from Philly’s 30th Street Station, enjoying a leisurely 90-minute ride to [...]
Don’t be surprised if you see gladiators such as the one pictured above fighting in the lobby at Caesars Atlantic City over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. However, if you’re inside Caesars (or reading this) Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday (May 24-27), you probably will already be expecting some sort of “epic battle” from the Roman [...]
Lori Hoffman, associate editor at Atlantic City Weekly, and the film critic at the publication, will be joining the Sports Goomba, Greg Maiuro, on WIBG Talk Radio 1020AM, this Saturday, May 18, 10am-12pm, as the guest co-host. This will be Hoffman’s second stint as a “Goomba for the Day,” having dropped by April 13 to talk [...]
