5 new movies out this weekend

Looking for a good movie this weekend? Here are the four latest releases and reviews from our movie critics Claudia Puig and Scott Bowles.

The Expendables 3
Despite its star wattage, the action-packed flick might be the most dismal movie of the year. Expendables tries to trick viewers into thinking they're being entertained just by watching all of these famous grizzled action stars in one explosive place. But it forgets to give these geezers a reason to be gathering for the detonation fest. (* out of four stars)

'The Giver' took many turns on way to movies

The Washington Post

Somewhere, on a VHS tape probably sitting in a family member's garage, there's an amazing artifact from decades ago: actor Jeff Bridges directing a homemade movie version of Lois Lowry's best-selling young-adult dystopian novel "The Giver." Veteran actor Lloyd Bridges, his father, plays the title character. Dylan Bridges -- son of Emmy-winning actor Beau Bridges, Jeff's brother -- is the main character, a 12-year-old boy. Beau's other son, Casey, films it. The whole thing is narrated by "Harold and Maude" star Bud Cort.

Could Kim Kardashian's video game make more money

In the latest video game sensation, the player encounters an attractive stranger at a bar and must make a difficult choice: flirt or network.

The goal: climb the Hollywood food chain and transform from a starving no-name to a rich-and-famous A-lister.

This New Bar In Hollywood Feels Like A Dance Party

A new Hollywood nightspot that looks like your grandparents' attic has its frills in all the right places.

What we mean is, Genesis is not a craft cocktail bar themed to look like a speakeasy playing obscure, un-danceable music and demanding you wear your nicest shoes. But aesthetically speaking, Genesis looks great.

Hollywood police launch economic crimes unit

HOLLYWOOD The identities of those living here should now be a little bit safer.

The Hollywood Police Department has launched an economic crimes unit, which will investigate crimes including identity theft and fraud. The unit will also be there to help residents whose identities have been stolen — whether in Hollywood, online or somewhere else — and to educate residents about how to protect themselves against economic crimes.