by Downtown Magazine | Aug 5, 2015 | Culture, Entertainment
I’m almost certain that every reader of Downtown Magazine could name at least one movie that Tom Cruise appeared in. The same goes for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julia Roberts, Eddie Murphy and other stars with three decades of leading roles. However, the majority...
by Downtown Magazine | Aug 4, 2015 | Culture, Music
Switchfoot may have first made waves on rock radio with “Meant To Live,” yet 2003’s The Beautiful Letdown was actually the band’s fourth album. Switchfoot formed in 1996 – meaning that its 20th anniversary is just around the corner – and its three albums prior to...
by Downtown Magazine | Aug 3, 2015 | Culture, Movies
The credits of David T. Friendly, a writer, director and producer, are shockingly varied. Little Miss Sunshine, which he produced, was a groundbreaking and award-winning indie film that went on to gross over $100 million internationally at the box office. Sunshine has...
by Downtown Magazine | Aug 1, 2015 | Coming Up, Culture, Events, Movies
Returning for its fourth year, the Long Beach International Film Festival offers plenty more than its name implies. While true that the LBIFF is based in the beloved Long Island waterfront town of Long Beach and features film screenings, it is also tied in with a...
by Downtown Magazine | Jul 30, 2015 | Coming Up, Events, Exercise, Sports
When the majority of people start up a conversation about basketball, the NBA, WNBA and NCAA tend to be the topics referenced most. However, basketball fanatics may be equally well-versed about streetball. And the airing of this year’s Million Dollar Summer Challenge...