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  • Cinema in Focus - LARRY CROWNE - 3 Stars

    July 07th, 201111:34 PM ET
    By Denny Wayman
    One of the hardest parts of losing your job is the ensuing loss of identity. For men especially, their image of themselves and their sense of self-worth are often tied to what they do for an occupation. Nothing can hit you harder than losing your job and then finding that you have lost your identity, too. "Larry Crowne" is a comical yet poignant t...

  • Cinema in Focus - EAT, PRAY, LOVE - 3 Stars

    August 18th, 201009:37 PM ET
    By Denny Wayman
    A spiritual quest is always a fascinating journey. Most of us realize that there is more to life than our temporary existence in this world, and when we feel the emptiness of daily routines it is natural for us to long for more. The question then is: where do we turn? Who has the answers? Are there guides? Is there wisdom? Based on the memoirs of L...

  • Cinema in Focus - VALENTINE'S DAY - 2 Stars

    February 15th, 201002:48 PM ET
    By Denny Wayman
    Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin Watching the star-filled cast of Gary Marshall's "Valentine's Day" is the most enjoyable part of the film. Having directed several of these stars in such films as "Pretty Woman" and "Princess Diaries", Marshall's whimsical style takes another form as he weaves together a tapestry of love stories. However, due to ...

  • DUPLICITY - 3 Stars

    March 24th, 200910:02 PM ET
    By Denny Wayman
    Who do you trust? Is a trustworthy person only someone who will keep a secret, or does that person also needs to have your best interests at heart? "Duplicity" dives into the world of governmental and corporate mistrust that requires a person to surround himself or herself with people who will also be duplicitous on every level. Claire Stenwick (J...
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  • Cinema In Focus is a social and spiritual movie commentary. Hal Conklin is former mayor of Santa Barbara and Denny Wayman leads the Santa Barbara Free Methodist Church.
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