Dyan James
Nightmares Become Reality in ‘Before I Wake’
Before I Wake • Published on September 2016
After a lengthy delay, horror film “Before I Wake” will finally hit theaters April 8 and is destined to haunt the sleep of those brave enough to see it. “…
Improvised Shakespeare Company: Never Has Improv Been so Unpredictable
Comedy Corner • Published on August 2016
If improv isn’t difficult enough, try pulling it off while speaking only in Shakespearean language. The Improvised Shakespeare Company has been around since 2005 to critical acclaim. In front of sold out…
It’s a Matter of Survival for Blake Lively in ‘The Shallows’
Blake Lively • Published on June 2016
Blake Lively is on the menu in “The Shallows,” an intense thriller about a woman who battles a shark for survival. In the film, Lively plays…
‘Beautiful – The Carole King Musical’ Takes the Legend’s Music to the Pantages Stage
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical • Published on June 2016
Legendary hitmaker Carole King is celebrated in the Broadway hit “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical,” which brings to life the story of how King rose to fame…
Director James Wan’s Horror Franchise Expands With ‘The Conjuring 2’
Film • Published on June 2016
In ‘13, horror filmmaker and director James Wan brought us “The Conjuring,” the terrifying, true account of how a family’s farmhouse was overtaken by a supernatural presence. Set…
Julia Stiles and Anthony Hopkins Shake Down a Corrupt Ray Liotta in ‘Blackway’
Alexander Ludwig • Published on June 2016
A small, Pacific Northwest logging community on the edge of the woods is the setting for the thriller “Blackway” starring Anthony Hopkins,…
‘Disgraced’ Serves up Political Discord With a Side of Identity Crisis
Disgraced • Published on June 2016
A former Muslim, a Jew, an African-American and a WASP all sit down to dinner together. All are intelligent, well educated and highly cultured. And their tempers are about…
The Fragilities of Family Are the Focus in ‘Big Sky’
Arnie Burton • Published on June 2016
“Maybe marriage was a better idea when life expectancy was lower,” says Jack in “Big Sky,” an emotional story about marriage and family that’s both funny and touching. “Big Sky” comes to life on the Geffen…
Hollywood Bowl Welcomes Back the 38th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival
Events • Published on June 2016
Contrary to popular belief, Playboy isn’t just about nude women. While the famously provocative magazine is indeed best known for publishing world-class photos of beautiful women sans clothing,…
Friday Flights Celebrates the Ingenuity of the Getty Museum
Art • Published on June 2016
For its third year, Friday Flights returns to the Getty Center bringing artistry inspired by the museum’s current exhibition. A varied group of Los…
‘Trump vs. Bernie’ With James Adomian and Anthony Atamanuik Mocks the Tomfoolery of Today’s Election
Anthony Atamanuik • Published on June 2016
Worthy of a coveted spot on “Saturday Night Live,” the comedy sketch that is “Trump vs. Bernie w/ James Adomian & Anthony Atamanuik“ is garnering record praise for its comedic relief…
‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ Is a Surreal and Whimsical Ride Through Time
Alice Through the Looking Glass • Published on May 2016
Anne Hathaway described it perfectly when she called it “a world of limitless imagination.” She was speaking, of course, about her latest film “Alice Through…
Adam Sandler and David Spade Fake Their Own Deaths In ‘The Do Over’
Adam Sandler • Published on May 2016
It may be a do-over for the actor as well as the character as Adam Sandler’s “The Do Over” is generating a lot…
UCLA Celebrates 30 Years of the Jazz Reggae Festival
Barrington Levy • Published on May 2016
Since ‘86, the ever-popular Jazz Reggae Festival has been enriching Los Angeles music fans with culture and diversity, featuring music from the likes of Ziggy Marley, Jill Scott,…
Marvel Reaches New Heights With ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Anthony Mackie • Published on May 2016
The buzz that “Captain America: Civil War” is already generating suggests that this 12th “Avengers” installment is destined to be another legendary event in the Marvel annals. Dubbed…
Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt Battle Chris Hemsworth In ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’
Charlize Theron • Published on April 2016
Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron are back in “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” returning as Eric the Huntsman and Ravenna, roles…
Barbra Streisand’s Music Celebrated in Fundraiser ‘Our Name Is Barbra’
Clifford Bell • Published on April 2016
For the 18th year, “Our Name is Barbra” returns to the stage where performers from Broadway, Cabaret and television burst into the songs of Barbra Streisand in celebration of her April 24th birthday.
‘Barbershop: The Next Cut’ Packs in Humour While Delivering a Message on Chicago Street Crime
Barbershop: The Next Cut • Published on April 2016
Friendships old and new are strengthened in the comedy “Barbershop: The Next Cut” as hair stylists come together to save their violent Chicago neighborhood. In this…
Disney Recaptures Classic Story in Live-Action Epic ‘The Jungle Book’
Ben Kingsley • Published on April 2016
Widely described as a spectacular remake, Disney’s classic “The Jungle Book” is back again as a live-action epic adventure. Written by Justin Marks and directed by…
Motives Are Questioned in ‘The Invitation’
Emayatzy Corinealdi • Published on April 2016
Could it be the dinner party from Hell? Directed by Karyn Kusama (“Jennifer’s Body”), “The Invitation” will please fans of the thriller genre…