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...John and Virgil’s encounters over the course of their investigation become increasingly bizarre. Among them are an absurdly erotic encounter with the wheelchair-bound Tasty Delight, and a naked confrontation with a gung-ho protector of a “nature compound.” As the seemingly random journey progresses, John begins to feel increasingly tough, adopting the attitude of the street-wise and fearless Virgil...

Author: By Lauren B. Paul, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: St. John of Las Vegas | 2/17/2010 | See Source »

Though the film overall feels choppy and nonsensical, there is certainly entertainment value to be found in the characters and their misadventures. Steve Buscemi delivers yet another excellent performance, imbuing John with a quirky yet weary demeanor. Romany Malco, known for his role in “The 40 Year Old Virgin,” makes Virgil perfectly indignant and mysterious, mocking John more than helping him. The two have excellent on-screen chemistry, and convincingly play off each other with sarcastic...

Author: By Lauren B. Paul, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: St. John of Las Vegas | 2/17/2010 | See Source »

...brief performances of the many people John and Virgil encounter are certainly memorable as well. Perhaps the best is delivered by a masked John Cho, who spends his exchange with John engulfed in flames. Likewise, Peter Dinklage’s portrayal of a typical nobody who thinks he’s a big shot gives his character the same kind of sass he displayed as Miles Finch, the “South Pole...

Author: By Lauren B. Paul, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: St. John of Las Vegas | 2/17/2010 | See Source »

...Saint John of Las Vegas” is a classic case of great characters thrown into a second-rate plot. For amusing but plotless performances, see the film. But for a story that actually makes sense, stick with the poem...

Author: By Lauren B. Paul, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: St. John of Las Vegas | 2/17/2010 | See Source »

Cambridge resident John L. Mehl, 57, was apprehended by Cambridge Police Department officers Feb. 4 on Church St. at approximately 10:48 p.m. for breaking and entering into a blue Volvo sedan parked on Garden St. to steal a TomTom GPS navigation device...

Author: By Ekene I. Agu, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Cambridge Resident Arrested for Stealing GPS | 2/17/2010 | See Source »

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