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PW OPINION PW NEWS PW LIFE PW ARTS •FILM• BY CARL KOZLOWSKI Monster Musical ZOMBIE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL COMEDY 'ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE' HAS PLENTY OF BRAINS AND HEART — ALONG WITH GREAT WIT AND A TERRIFIC SCORE With the Hallmark Channel airing sappy Christmas movies around the clock and the timeless classic “A Christmas Story” on tap to do its own annual 24-hour marathon on the TBS network Christmas Day, it might be hard to think of how any movie could provide a freshly entertaining take on the ultimate holiday. If you're willing to see something stunningly inventive, however, the new British import “Anna and the Apocalypse” is the movie of your dreams. Starring a cast of complete unknowns, “Anna” is the story of a Scottish teenage girl named Anna (Ella Hunt) who has to navigate the usual teenage travails of boys, high school and how to establish her independence from her overly concerned widowed father. That might seem to be plenty to deal with for any girl, but one morning she wakes up, pops in her earbuds and sings and dances her way to school while being completely oblivious to a hilarious array of zombie anarchy occurring throughout her town. Anna dreams of leaving her small-town, working-class Scottish existence completely behind at graduation, although she feels a bit guilty over the prospect of leaving her school-janitor father alone. She's also caught in between her longtime best friend John (Malcolm Cumming), who pines for her with a naive purity of heart, and the bad-boy jock Nick (Ben Higgins), who's constantly hitting on her. At first, these teens’ songs (by Roddy Hart and Tommy Reilly, and available for free streaming at Amazon Prime) focus on the daily angst of living, boosted by hilarious lyrics and a propulsive power-pop Ella Hunt in Anna and the Apocalypse score that backs up amusing choreography. But as the zombies take over the town and utterly destroy the school's Christmas musical, both Anna and the movie overall shift into an ever-unpredictable series of battle royales that involve an incredible array of makeshift weapons to kill off the undead. Make no mistake, there are lots of gross-out moments along the way, with plenty of chopping, stabbing, gouging, and decapitations meted out by the teen heroes against their monstrous oppressors. But writers Alan McDonald and Ryan McHenry serve up plenty of wicked laughs as well, which keeps the film from crossing the line into gruesome unpleasantness. And there are some great satirical elements, with many of the town’s teens cluelessly posing for selfies next to zombies as they evacuate, only to find that the zombies chomp them while they’re lining up the perfect shot. All the fun was pulled off on an extremely tight budget that required some dance numbers to be improvised just before the cameras rolled. “Anna” had its roots in a short film called “Zombie Musical” by McHenry, and perhaps the saddest thing about it is the fact that McHenry died of cancer at age 27 in 2015 and never got to live to see his dream project hit screens worldwide. The proceedings do get a bit repetitive as the movie goes on, but “Anna” also manages to have some affecting moments of loss and contemplation en route to its finale. Overall, director John McPhail ensures that an anything-goes sense of fun saves the day, even if these plucky kids can't always save their town and their loved ones. n “ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE” GRADE: B CAPSULE REVIEWS BY CARL KOZLOWSKI BOY ERASED Stars: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe Length: 120 minutes Directed by: Joel Edgerton Rating: R The true-life tale of an 18-year-old Arkansas boy who is outed against his will and forced into gay conversion therapy by his conservative Christian parents might appear to be a typical tale of stacked-deck liberal piety. But writer-director Edgerton brings depth and nuance to all sides, fashioning a minor classic. Grade: A GREEN BOOK Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali Length: 130 minutes Directed by: Peter Farrelly Rating: PG13 This terrific true-life dramedy deserves to sweep the Oscar nominations, and has already claimed the first Best Picture critics prize of 2018 from the National Board of Review. Mortensen and Ali make magic in the story of an ill-educated white bouncer who helps drive and protect a highly cultured black pianist on a concert tour of the early 1960s Deep South. Simply terrific. Grade: A CREED II Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Tessa Thompson Length: 130 minutes Directed by: Stephen Caple, Jr. Rating: PG13 The eighth "Rocky"-related movie and sequel to the superb series spinoff "Creed" finds plenty of fire from Jordan as world champion boxer Adonis Creed but Stallone running on autopilot. Bringing back supervillain Ivan Drago from "Rocky IV" to have his son challenge Adonis after he killed his father Apollo adds nostalgic fun to the predictable yet exciting proceedings. Grade: B WIDOWS Stars: Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Liam Neeson Length: 130 minutes Directed by: Steve McQueen Rating: R Four career thieves die in a $2 million robbery of a gang leader, and their widows are expected to come up with the money within a month or be killed. Viola Davis plays the furious leader of the foursome, who leads a revenge heist that spills into all manner of unexpected situations. Well-acted, but so brooding it becomes the arthouse version of a heist thriller and is too slow and heavy-handed at points. Grade: B THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS Stars: Tim Blake Nelson, Liam Neeson, James Franco Length: 132 minutes Directed by: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen Rating: R The latest film by the Coen Brothers is an anthology of six Old West tales, packed with stars, grand dialogue, beautiful scenery and a wondrous score. Each tale ends with unexpected death, but the Coens serve it up with either dark humor, profound meaning or both. Streaming on Netflix starting Friday while playing a handful of theatres. Grade: A 44 PASADENA WEEKLY | <strong>12.13.18</strong>
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A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required. We offer salary + commission & bonus opportunities, health insurance, 401K participation, and a fun and stimulating work environment. If your skills are a good match please contact us for an interview. Southland Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come be a part of our growing team! Please send an email introducing yourself and why you are a perfect fi t for the position along with your resume to Lake Trout at Lake@DowntownNews.com BUY/SELL/TRADE 3rd Generation - Buy*Sell*Trade Vintage Jewelry & Collectibles Free Verbal Appraisals. Two locations. 1325 Huntington Dr., South Pasadena and 56 S. De Lacey, Old Pasadena. (626) 844-0471 (323) 254-2505 www.thirdgenerationco.com ESTATE JEWELRY JEWELRY (VINTAGE) Miscellaneous Items #1 - String of Pearls - $24.99 #2 - Silver Bracelet - $12.99 #3 - Vintage German Miniature (ceramic) - $9.99 #4 - Vintage Gold/F Swank Cuffl inks - $4.99 CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES Custom-made Adorable Baby Clothes Featuring the Lovbugz Characters Buy at: www.zazzle.com/lovbugz EMPLOYMENT #5 - 14K Diamond Ring $99.99 #6 - Silver Earrings - $6.99 #7 - Vintage Hummel Figurine - $69.99 Need driver part-time for #8 - Silver Spoon - $3.99 delivery of newspaper #9 - Vintage Seiko Watch Thursday’s Only (Pasadena Area) Driver needed to deliver newspapers in Pasadena and surrounding neighborhoods on Thursdays only. Must have extra cab p/u truck or van and automobile insurance. Must be able to accurately fi ll out newspaper counts and times of delivery on a route list. The ability to fi nd places (hers) - $9.99 #10 - Vintage Turquoise Ring (his) - $9.99 #11 - Older Pearl Broche - $9.99 #12 - Vintage Cuckoo Clock Black Forest - $199.99 #13 - Vintage Broche (beautiful) - $4.99 of goods and services in a timely manner is helpful. Work hours approx. from 6 am to 4 pm. The more accounts you take on more you get compensated. Please call 818-634- 6292 for more information. #14 - Vintage German Travel Clock - $49.99 ASK FOR TOMAS #323-254-2505 12-4PM TUES-SAT PUBLIC NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 18GDCP00017 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of LAN NGUYEN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PER- SONS: 1.) Petitioner: Lan Nguyen fi led a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Annie Ngoc Vy Nguyen to Saki Ngoc Vy Nguyen 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must fi le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely fi led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR- ING: Date: 12/21/2018. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: NCG-D. The address of the court is Glendale Courthouse, 600 East Broadway Glendale, CA 91206. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original fi led: October 22, 2018. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 11/22/18, 11/29/18, 12/6/18, 12/13/18 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 18PSCP00027 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of IAN B APPLEGATE, SANG Y YOO, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTER- ESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Ian B. Applegate, Sang Y Yoo fi led a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Abbie Mary Applegate to Abigail Youn Applegate b.) Ellie Sarah Applegate to Elizabeth Youn Applegate 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must fi le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely fi led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/01/19. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: J Room: 418. The address of the court is 400 Civic Center Plaza, Room 101 Pomona, CA 91766. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original fi led: November 08, 2018. Dan T. Oki, Judge of the Superior Court. PUB- LISH: Pasadena Weekly 12/6/18, 12/13/18, 12/20/18, 12/27/18 RESOLUTION NO. 9693 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA (A) GIVING NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR A NON-EXCLUSIVE POLICE TOWING FRANCHISE; AND (B) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE GRANTING OF POLICE TOWING FRAN- CHISES WHEREAS, non-exclusive police towing franchises are regulated through Chapter 10.46 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; WHEREAS, the City has received applications (the “Applications”) from the following entities for a police towing franchise: Masters Automotive Tow Services Pasadena; • A-Car Auto Pasadena; • Freddie Macs Inc. -South El Monte; • J&M Towing LLC Alhambra; • Navarros Towing Monterey Park; • Henrys Towing and Recovery Alhambra; • Mid Valley Towing Inc.-Glendale; and • M&M Action Towing South Pasadena; and WHEREAS, Pasadena Municipal Code Section 10.46.070 requires the City Council to adopt a resolution giving notice of the applications and setting a time and place for a public hearing on the applications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pasadena, California that: 1. The City has received the abovementioned Applications for a police towing franchise, and a copy of the Applications are on fi le with the Chief of Police. 2. A public hearing concerning the City Councils consideration of the Applications will be held on January 14, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Council Chamber of Pasadena City Hall, located at 100 North Garfi eld Avenue, Room S249, Pasadena, California. At such public hearing, the City Council will hear persons desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the granting of the franchises to the applicants. 3. The City Clerk shall cause this resolution to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. Adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council on the ___ day of December, 2018 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gordo, Hampton, Madison, Masuda, McAustin, Wilson, Vice Mayor Kennedy, Mayor Tornek NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Mark Jomsky, CMC City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Javan N. Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney Pasadena Weekly 12/13/18 BULK SALES NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice Is Hereby Given That Pursuant To Sections 21700-21716 Of The Business And Professions Code, Section 2328 Of The UCC, Section 535 Of The Penal Code And Provisions Of The Civil Code, PSA SELF STORAGE 8000 ARTSON ST. ROSEMEAD 91770, County Of Los Angeles, State Of California Will Sell By Competitive Bidding The Following Units. Auction to Be Conducted through Online Auction Services of WWW.LOCKERFOX.COM, with bids opening on or after 3:00pm, December 14th 2018 and closing on or after 3:00pm, December 21st 2018. The Personal Goods Stored Therein by the Following May Include, but are not limited to: MISC. HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PERSONAL ITEMS, FUR- NITURE, CLOTHING AND/OR BUSI- NESS ITEMS/FIXTURES. MARY FRANCES CARRASCO MYDENE ESPINOZA GABRIELA SOLIS JEAN PIERRE MARANGAKIS JEAN PIERRE MARANGAKIS JUDI MORALES JULIE PATE Purchases Must Be Made in Cash and Paid at the time of Sale. All Goods are Sold as is and must be Removed within 24 Hours of the time of Purchase. PSA Self Storage-Rosemead Reserves the Right to Retract Bids. Sale is Subject to Adjournment. Published on 12/13 & 12/20 SUMMONS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CITATION-FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL CASE NUMBER FFCSS 1800056 IN THE MATTER OF PETITION OF: Adoption of TRINITY YUE-NI WENG Petitioner, KEVIN HAYS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, To Chien Pang Weng and to all persons claiming to be the father or mother of minor person(s) named Trinity Yue-Ni Weng. By order of this Court you are hereby cited and advised that you may appear before the Judge Presiding in Department 315 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernadino, CA 92415. Of the above-entitled court on January 14, 2019 at 1:30pm of that day, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why said person should not be declared free from the control of (his/ her) (their) parents according to the petition on fi le herein. If the Court fi nds that the interest of the minor(s) requires his or her protection, the court shall appoint counsel to represent the minor(s). Such counsel shall be appointed whether or not the minor(s) is able to afford counsel. The purpose of this action, to free the minor(s) from the custody of (his/ her) (their) parents(s) is to permit the adoption of said minor(s) to a suitable parent. The Court may continue these proceedings, not to exceed thirty (30) days, as necessary to appoint counsel and enable counsel to become familiar with these proceedings. Given under my hand and seal of the Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, State of California, this 15th day of November, 2018. Clerk, by A.C, Deputy. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Eric N. Chung, Esq. (SBN 263030) Chung & Ignacio, LLP, 8577 Haven Ave., Suite 306 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 652-3022 PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly, 11/29/18, 12/6/18, 12/13/18, 12/20/18. NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given per Section 21700 et seq. of the California Business & Professions Code that the Undersigned, ARROYO PARKWAY SELF STORAGE, located at 411 S. Arroyo Pkwy. Pasadena, County of Los Angeles, California, will conduct a public lien sale of the personal property described below at 9:30AM on the 28th day of December, 2018. The Undersigned will accept cash bids to satisfy a lien for past due rent and incident incurred. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: Offi ce & home furniture, area rugs/ carpet, tools, tool boxes, clothing, shoes, mattress, bedframe, bedding, cabinets, boxes, sealed boxes, bags, bikes, toys, artifi cial trees, fl owers, music albums, CD’s, DVD’s, videos, music instruments, artwork, pictures, luggage, household appliances, products and supplies, kitchen supplies, sewing machines and supplies, craft supplies, sporting and exercise equipment, stereo equipment, speakers, television, offi ce equipment and supplies, computer equipment/ parts/soft-ware & hardware, fax machines/printers, communications and electronic equipment, books, fi le cabinets, maintenance and construction tools, dollies, storage containers, cabinets, miscellaneous decorations, hats, purses, shelves, promotional merchandise and products, other commercial, personal and household items, stored by the following persons: NAME OF ACCOUNT Lysette L. Morales Tiffney T. Parker John P. Simon Daniel J. Arteaga Monique Sturdivant Stephen Y. Ascher Jr. (Miramar Brand Group, Inc.) Auctioneer’s Name: Jim O’ Brien Auctioneer’s Telephone#: (951) 681-4113 Bond#: 10067768 Publish Pasadena Weekly 12/13/18, 12/20/18 PROBATE NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF VALENTIN LANTSMAN Case No. 18STPB09924 To all heirs, benefi ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of VALEN- TIN LANTSMAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been fi led by IRINA NETCHAEV in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that IRINA NETCHAEV be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the fi le kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person fi les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 8, 2019 at 8:30AM in Dept. No. 2D located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or fi le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must fi le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of fi rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defi ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the fi le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may fi le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the fi ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: ALEXANDRA SMYSER ESQ SBN 258181 LAW OFFICES OF DONALD P SCHWEITZER APC 201 SOUTH LAKE AVE STE 800 PASADENA CA 91101 CN955906 LANTSMAN Dec 13,20,27, 2018 TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UN- DER DEED OF TRUST TITLE OR- DER NUMBER: P-290349 LOAN: P0930 FILE: PFI-181165 A.P.N.: 5708-026-016 YOU ARE IN DE- FAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/12/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: PEDRO ANTONIO ROSADO, AN UNMAR- <strong>12.13.18</strong> PASADENA WEEKLY 45
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