Movies
WHEN it comes to the gift of gab, director David Dobkin and actor Vince Vaughn are both 99th percentile -- with the rapid-fire Vaughn having a slight edge in the words-per-minute category.
Nov. 8, 2007
When director David Dobkin makes a movie, ideally he likes to put his cast through three weeks of rehearsal beforehand to work on the script, improvise and suss out back stories.
Oct. 27, 2014
For David Dobkin, ‘The Judge’ was a way to break out of the comedy king mold. For Robert Downey Jr., it was a chance to play a cerebral, emotionally congested character.
Sept. 5, 2014
Food
In Costa Mesa, a pair of physicians has been bitten by the wine bug.
Dec. 22, 2004
If you’ve seen “The Judge,” you know there’s a lot going on in this movie.
Oct. 28, 2014
Opinion
‘Bully’ deserved better
March 27, 2012
Awards
Playing a slick attorney in “The Judge,” Robert Downey Jr. traded Iron Man’s armor for more tailored threads.
Nov. 20, 2014
Books
Re “Ashcroft’s Russian Roulette,” editorial, March 5: After reading your editorial, I found it impossible to swallow my outrage along with my morning coffee.
March 7, 2003
World & Nation
Philadelphia orders the company to remove a caricature campaign for a video game from the walls of an inner-city neighborhood.
Jan. 2, 2006
THE North Pole is slightly off its axis in the holiday comedy “Fred Claus,” what with a DJ spinning tunes, an efficiency expert tracking workflow and the relatives looking for a handout.
Jan. 14, 2007