Page 2 July 14, 2016 EL SEGUNDO HERALD Film Review Police Reports Comic Gem out of New Zealand ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ Bursts with Laughs By Ryan Rojas for www.cinemacy.com Coming off of his 2014 little seen but wellreceived Vandalism 7/2/2016 8:30:00 PM 16800 BLOCK CRENSHAW BLVD Suspect(s) smashes victim’s vehicle’s windshield Burglary-Commercial 7/2/2016 4:30:00 PM 2100 BLOCK ARTESIA BLVD Suspect(s) pries door for entry, attempts to take safe/no loss Theft 7/2/2016 3:30:00 PM 300 BLOCK PASEO DE LA PLAYA Suspect(s) takes unattended property/ backpacks Theft 7/2/2016 2:30:00 PM 2700 BLOCK PACIFIC COAST HWY Suspect(s) takes unattended property/wallet Burglary-Commercial 7/2/2016 2:00:00 PM 18500 BLOCK WESTERN AVE Suspect(s) pries open ATM, but fails to breach the cash vault/no loss Theft 7/2/2016 8:30:00 19800 BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD Suspect(s) defeats lock and takes property from locker/bank cards, ID Robbery-Weapon 7/2/2016 6:43:00 AM 18900 BLOCK CRENSHAW BLVD Suspect enters open business, brandishes a handgun and demands property/cash, cigarettes Battery-Weapon/Agg 7/2/2016 1:05 AM 16300 BLOCK CRENSHAW BLVD Suspect(s) uses a handgun to shoot victim multiple times Burglary-Auto 7/1/2016 6:00:00 PM 3400 BLOCK 172ND ST Suspect(s) enters possibly unlocked vehicle and takes property/cash, charger Theft 7/1/2016 5:20:00 PM 300 BLOCK PASEO DE LA PLAYA Suspect(s) takes unattended property/hat, keys, sunglasses Vandalism 7/1/2016 4:00:00 PM 3300 BLOCK DANAHA ST Suspect(s) scratches victim’s vehicle’s paint Auto Theft-All 7/1/2016 2:22:14 PM 21100 BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD Stolen vehicle: ‘00 Toyota Theft 7/1/2016 2:15:00 PM 3700 BLOCK EMERALD ST Suspect(s) takes unattended property/cell phone Burglary-Commercial 7/1/2016 9:32 AM 23800 BLOCK AUDREY AVE Suspect(s) forces open laundry room door for entry and attempts to torch open laundry machine coin box/no loss Theft 7/1/2016 8:15:00 AM 20800 BLOCK EARL ST Suspect(s) takes property from unattended purse/wallet Auto Theft-All 7/1/2016 7:30:00 AM 800 BLOCK ARLINGTON AVE Stolen vehicle: ‘91 Honda Accord Auto Theft-All 7/1/2016 7:00:14 AM 300 BLOCK CALLE MIRAMAR Stolen vehicle: ‘03 Ford F150 Theft 7/1/2016 5:30:00 AM 20800 BLOCK EARL ST Suspect(s) takes property from unattended purse/ wallet Theft 6/30/2016 9:23 PM TORRANCE BLVD & CRENSHAW BLVD Suspect forcibly takes victim’s property from his hand/wallet Robbery-Weapon 6/30/2016 4:53:00 PM 2400 BLOCK SEPULVEDA BLVD Suspect brandishes a handgun, pushes aside cashier and takes property from open cash register/cash Auto Theft-All 6/30/2016 12:23 PM 2700 BLOCK PACIFIC COAST HWY Stolen vehicle: ‘00 Toyota Sienna Burglary-Auto 6/30/2016 3600 BLOCK TORRANCE BLVD Suspect(s) takes property from unlocked vehicle/ laptop, tablet, purse, speakers, clothes, handicap placard Vandalism 6/29/2016 10:00:00 PM 5500 BLOCK 190TH ST Suspect(s) smashes victim’s vehicle’s windshield/no entry, no loss Burglary-Auto 6/29/2016 9:45:00 PM 17100 BLOCK ERMANITA AVE Suspect(s) smashes window for entry and takes property/GPS Robbery-Weapon 6/29/2016 3:30:00 PM 3400 BLOCK LOMITA BLVD Suspect approaches victim seated in his vehicle, brandishes a handgun and demands victim’s property/cell phone, cash Robbery-Weapon 6/29/2016 10:12:00 AM 3800 BLOCK SEPULVEDA BLVD Suspect with handgun in waistband enters open business and demands property/cash Burglary-Commercial 6/29/2016 10:00:00 AM 2300 BLOCK TORRANCE BLVD Suspect(s) removes deadbolt for entry and takes property/TV, TV wall mount, hair products, cleaning supplies, curling irons Theft 6/28/2016 11:00:00 PM 21000 BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD Suspect(s) takes unattended property from location/ cell phone Burglary-Auto 6/28/2016 8:00:00 PM 2200 BLOCK 179TH ST Suspect(s) enters unsecured vehicle and takes property/purse, keys, Burglary-Auto 6/28/2016 8:00:00 PM 4300 BLOCK 178TH ST Suspect(s) smashes window for entry and takes property/sunglasses Auto Theft-All 6/28/2016 8:00:00 AM 5100 BLOCK MILNE DR Stolen vehicle: ‘13 Nissan Altima Auto Theft-All 6/27/2016 11:00 PM 3900 BLOCK EMERALD ST Stolen vehicle: ‘15 Mercedes Benz S550 Auto Theft-All 6/27/2016 10:15:00 PM 3900 BLOCK 182ND ST Stolen vehicle: ‘12 Chevrolet Tahoe Theft 6/27/2016 7:00:00 PM 3500 BLOCK CARSON ST Suspect(s) takes unattended property from floor/ cellphone Burglary-Auto 6/27/2016 5:00:00 PM 4100 BLOCK 177TH ST Suspect(s) enters unsecured vehicle, ransacks and takes property/computer monitor, registration, insurance, CDs, sunglasses, chargers, headphones Vandalism 6/27/2016 5:00:00 PM 5100 BLOCK EMERALD ST Suspect(s) punctures victim’s vehicle’s tires Theft 6/27/2016 4:34:00 PM 22000 BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD Suspect(s) takes property forgotten by victim/cash Theft 6/27/2016 12:30:00 PM 3600 BLOCK ARTESIA BLVD Suspect(s) takes unsecured property from front of location/bicycle Vandalism 6/27/2016 12:10 PM 3900 BLOCK 178TH ST Suspect opens vehicle door on victim’s vehicle, denting same Burglary-Commercial 6/27/2016 10:00:19 AM 23300 BLOCK ARLINGTON AVE Suspect(s) forces open laundry room door and attempts to force open washing machine Robbery-Weapon 6/27/2016 9:00:00 AM 1900 BLOCK 190TH ST Suspect brandishes a knife and demands victim’s property/no loss Vandalism 6/26/2016 11:00:00 PM 2000 BLOCK 232ND ST Suspect(s) pries door handle/no entry, no loss Vandalism 6/26/2016 10:30:00 PM 17000 BLOCK VAN NESS AVE Suspect(s) scratches victim’s vehicle’s paint Robbery-StrongArm 6/26/2016 2:51 PM LINCOLN AVE & CABRILLO AVE Suspects simulate having handguns and demand victim’s wallet then take victim’s property when he drops it to the ground/scooter Theft 6/26/2016 2:00:00 PM 3800 BLOCK SEPULVEDA BLVD Suspect(s) cuts lock and takes property/ propane tanks Theft 6/26/2016 1:00:00 PM 2700 BLOCK LOMITA BLVD Suspect(s) takes property forgotten in shopping cart by victim/ backpack Battery-Simple 6/26/2016 11:10:00 AM ELM AVE & 235TH ST Suspects take victim to the ground and repeatedly kick him in the head • New Zealand vampire mockumentary “What We Do in the Shadows,” writer/director Taika Waititi fleshes out his cheeky brand of deadpan humor in his follow-up comedy “Hunt for the Wilderpeople.” This fun adventure story bursts with laughs, surprisingly Julian Dennison, as Ricky, and Sam Neill, as Hec, in “Hunt for the Wilderpeople.” Courtesy of The Orchard. heartfelt pathos, and can be considered his all-around best movie yet. Waititi previously hit the nail – or rather, coffin – on the head in “Shadows” (starring the dryly hilarious Jemaine Clement) by making audiences laugh throughout the whole movie, not sparing any joke that could perfectly punch up a moment. It is clear Waititi is skilled and gifted in his comedic sensibilities. It’s this strength of his that shines through in his movies, including “Wilderpeople,” which shows his instincts as a comedian who understands how to craft a deadpan comedy that not only makes a movie move from beat to beat and joke to joke, but presents a heartfelt story as well. If it’s Waititi’s comedic style that makes “Wilderpeople” a gem, it’s to the credit of the movie’s cast who brings that comedy to life, their characters being both ridiculously funny and yet so rich in heart and empathy, giving substance to an otherwise quirky and off-beat indie film. Our main character is Ricky, played by relative newcomer Julian Dennison in a breakout role. He anchors the movie not only with his weighty figure, but also with his cheeky one-liners and wannabe gangster rap attitude, a front that clearly reveals his reluctant wish for love, being that he is a foster care child. If his comically-anarchic swagger has upset other families, his new adoptive mother Bella (Rima Te Wiata) would love him just the same, allowing him to run away from home whenever he wants (just as long as he’s back for breakfast). Certainly, the Child Services lady Paula (Rachel House) is happy to be rid of Ricky as she covers up that his past is full of punching stuff, kicking stuff, burning stuff and stealing stuff. A watchful eye is also had by his weary “Uncle” Hec (Same Neill). Without giving much else away, the movie turns into an unexpected adventure movie with Ricky and Hec finding themselves in the situation of being on the run from the authorities (and a hilariously diligent Paula), leaving the boy and his reluctant guardian to survive in the New Zealand forest with all of the dangers and enemies that wish to hunt them down. The comedy comes a milea minute, balancing from light chuckles to hearty gut-laughs, yet is built on a foundation of love and acceptance, as Ricky and Hec both change and grow in spirit from the beginning to the end. At a time when comedies in the U.S. range from the Hard-R genre a la “The Hangover” and “Trainwreck,” “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” is a much-welcomed movie to watch with family and friends. It’s certainly a film that will intrigue audiences to watch Waititi’s previous movies, as well as anticipate his next big-screen outing (the sizably bigger “Thor: Ragnarok”), proving that Waititi has become a director that we should join on any adventure. “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” is rated PG- 13 for thematic elements including violent content, and for some language. 101 min. Now playing in select theaters. • City Council from front page Councilman Barnett said to the audience in attendance. “It has been an extraordinary opportunity for me to serve the city that I have called home for the past 62 years. For those people that have put their trust in me, I want them to know that I am truly grateful.” The retiring councilman took the time to thank “love of my life, my best friend, my wife of 48 years and the former city treasurer,” Linda Barnett, as well as their daughters and grandchildren, for their support. With all of his colleagues on the council, and other city employees, sharing thoughts and memories expressing their gratitude and fondness of Barnett, the retiring councilman was quick to praise and give thanks to everyone he ever worked with. “To my council colleagues, past and present, it has been a privilege and I do count it as an honor to have worked with all of you to accomplish our shared mission of making the City of Torrance the best that it can be,” Barnett said. “To City Manager LeRoy Jackson, to the city attorney and his staff, to members of the executive staff and to department managers, and all city employees, past and present, your dedication and quality of work in making Torrance better for all of us residents is a source of great personal pride and I thank you all for the outstanding effort. “I also want to express to all of the city staff how appreciative I am of the respect that you have shown me since my appointment. It seems like from the time I was appointed it was Councilman Barnett. At one point I had to check my birth certificate. I thought somehow I had a name change in there,” said the councilman. “Finally and most importantly, to the people of Torrance, thank you all for your willingness to work for good causes, to speak out on issues and reach out to people in need. Serving you over the past nine years has been at time humbling, for the most part rewarding and without a doubt memorable.” •
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