Book-turned-film a cliched romcom

'Cliche' doesn't even do the phrase justice anymore, but I'll repeat it anyway: good books seldom yield good movies. Popular books, bad books, extended short stories; all of these give themselves up to a decent writer and director like pipis at low tide. But a well-wrought, well put together novel of any real insight or penetration is almost impossible to bring accurately to the screen. You can ...

Film Clips: Battleship

OPENING TODAY BATTLESHIP (PG-13) When a fleet of US battleships discover an unidentifiable object in the open water of the ocean, a team of naval officers are sent to investigate. Upon arrival, they discover that the hunk of metal is actually an alien ship that they have just engaged.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

FISHING: Weekly report

The fish report is weekly. Its accuracy depends on marina operators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglers catching large fish should send the information to Outdoor News Service, P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino 92427, or telephone 909-887-3444, so it can be included in this report. Faxes can be sent to 909-887-8180. Email messages or fishing reports can also be posted to Jim ...

Fish factor: Tsunami debris just beginning to arrive

Soccer balls, motorcycles, reminders of the massive tsunami in Japan a year ago are now appearing along Alaska's coastlines. "It's safe to say that tsunami debris is here," said Merrick Burden, director of the Juneau-based Marine Conservation Alliance Foundation.

The Fishing Report: A pretty good tale of the tape at Clear Lake

Here’s a look at the latest local angling action: