Chris Allsop is a journalist with over 8 years' experience. He has reviewed films for both nationally circulated print and online media. Chris smiles more often than his picture may suggest. Contact him at chris_allsop@hotmail.com.
There will be a free screening of the documentary, "Fuel", tomorrow at 7pm at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660."Fuel" (released in 2008, running time: 111 minutes...
Welcome to this first of the year, first of the new decade chance to win a pair of tickets to see a film of your choice at your local Orange County/Long Beach Regency Theater.To enter...
Transforming blockbusters into video games is big business. But why do the games, more often than not, suck? And can the cynical cashing in affect the related films? Chris Allsop takes a look.In the early 80s, Howard Scott Warshaw...
Everyone knows the story of “Gulliver’s Travels” and everyone knows what Jack Black is going to do in a movie – so will there be any surprises in this modern twist on the classic satire? The...
And the winner is: Kristine Cross! She correctly answered the following question: who does Harry Potter want to wave his magic wand at in a romantic fashion?Answer: GinnyCongratulations to Kristine! She wins a pair of tickets to a film...
The Newport Beach Film Festival and The Studio at Sage Hill (Wednesday, December 1 @ 7pm) are screening Justin Hogan's documentary, "Climate Refugees".The film is described as "a documentary film that uncovers the unbelieveable plight...
Welcome to this month's chance to win a pair of tickets to see a film of your choice at your local Orange County/Long Beach Regency Theater.To enter:Check the entry requirements below to make sure...
And the winner is: Jenn Wu! She correctly answered the following question: which series of surfing movies was made by the father of the director of "Highwater"?Answer: Endless SummerCongratulations to Jenn! She wins a pair of tickets...
On November 2, the Orange County Film Society is putting on a special screening of "Shodo Girls!!" at the Regency South Coast."Shodo Girls!!" (a dramedy from director Ryuchi Inomata and writer Yuko Nagata) ...
Taking the title role in Peter Jackson’s forthcoming “The Hobbit” will be UK actor, Martin Freeman. Freeman is best known for his roles in the UK version of The Office, and in the films , “The...