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Stories written by Lorenzo Marchessi

MOVIEREVIEW #84 – Epic

Epic

“ “Epic” Has A Message Of Love And Family You’ll Not Soon Forget!” Written by Lorenzo Marchessi This film took a while to make and to write because Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember, James V. Hart, and Daniel Shere took a wonderful children novel by William Joyce called ‘The Leaf Man and the Brave Good [...]

May 23rd, 2013 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

MOVIE REVIEW #83 – Star Trek Into Darkness

Star Trek - Into the Darkness

“Star Trek Into Darkness Is Action, Humor, Passion And It’s Non-Stop!” Written by Lorenzo Marchessi J.J. Abrams (Lost, Super hit this one out of the park because Star Trek (2009) was an amazingly good character driven and origin story film filled with good drama, some comedy and some action, “Star Trek Into Darkness” is literally [...]

May 15th, 2013 | Posted in Entertainment,Featured/Main article | Read More »

THEATRE REVIEW #87 – P.L.A.Y Noir

Full Cast for The Zone Rangers

“ ‘P.L.A.Y Noir’ Is Four Magnificent Stylized Shorts Worth Watching!” Written By Lorenzo Marchessi The Actor’s Workout Studios in North Hollywood has the real privilege of showing Punk Monkey’s production of four short plays with more style and panache then most of the shows out there. You will be in for a night that will [...]

April 26th, 2013 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

MOVIE REVIEW # 76 – Oblivion

Oblivion 2013 Tom Cruise

IN REVIEW: “Tom Cruise Saves Earth From Himself In “Oblivion!” Written by Lorenzo Marchessi Director Joseph Kosinski (Tron: Legacy) chose to take a very operatic approach to this story which is based on a comic book written by Kosinski and Arvid Neslon and a screenplay adapted again by Kosinski, Karl Gajdusek (Tresspass, Dead Like Me) [...]

April 23rd, 2013 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

MOVIE REVIEW # 75 – Escape From Planet Earth

Escape from Planet Earth Movie

It’s Fun, Funny And You Too Will Want To “Escape From Planet Earth!” Written by Lorenzo Marchessi Director Carl Bunker (Storyboard Artist on Ice Age Continental Drift and Horton Hears A Who!) in his first feature length animated film as a director, does a really fine job of using quick wit and sarcasm with some [...]

March 18th, 2013 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

THEATRE REVIEW #72 – Crazy For You

Crazy For You - Glendale Centre Theatre

The Gershwin’s’ Really Do It Right In “Crazy For You” Written By Lorenzo Marchessi George and Ira Gershwin always have a soft spot on Broadway because of their long tenure with the Musical Theatre. “Crazy For You” was originally adapted in 1930 from another musical called “Girl Crazy”. It wasn’t until 1992 when it opened [...]

March 4th, 2013 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

Theater Review #69 – Happy Days

Happy Days Dinner Theater

Nostalgia & Good Food – “Happy Day’s –Grovin’ All Week With You!” Written By Lorenzo Marchessi If you want a truly wonderful experience of food, fun and musical entertainment then take the drive to Fontana and visit Tibbies Center stage Dinner Theatre for their wonderful production of “Happy Days!” Written (the book) by the creator [...]

February 13th, 2013 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

THEATRE REVIEW #68 And The World Goes Round

And the World Goes Round

“…World Goes Round…” Spins with Musical Magic! Written By Lorenzo Marchessi Opening March of 1991 in an off-Broadway theatre in New York, composers John Kander and Fred Ebb together composed a library of songs and hits that have moved theatre audiences for decades. The No Ho Art’s Center in North Hollywood brings this wonderful ensemble [...]

February 12th, 2013 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

THEATRE REVIEW #56 -“AstroGlyde XX

Astroglyde Cast

By Lorenzo Marchessi You can always expect a real tour de force of talent at Zombie Joes Underground Theatre in North Hollywood and “Astroglyde XX” is no exception. Here is a series of original concepts written and performed by the actors who bring these nine different personalities to life. It’s a series of fresh concepts [...]

November 19th, 2012 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

PRODUCT REVIEW # 42 – VideoStudio Pro X5 Ultimate

VideoStudio Pro X5 Ultimate

By Lorenzo Marchessi Corel’s VideoStudio Pro X5 Ultimate is a real outstanding value because it literally has—hundreds of bonus effects, filters, transitions and templates that can be interchanged on all levels! The software has a very useful screen capture utility that allows you to capture what you needs for still framing and titles or credit [...]

October 2nd, 2012 | Posted in Opinions and Editorial | Read More »

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