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In ‘Eileen,’ Anne Hathaway Is an Alluring Prison Shrink With a Dark Side
Anne Hathaway • Published on December 2023
A small town in 1964 Massachusetts is the less-than-idyllic setting for “Eileen.” Director William Oldroyd’s adaption of Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel of the same name starts off as a drama before it takes…
‘Genie’: Richard Curtis’ Christmas Comedy Is Little More Than a Showcase for Melissa McCarthy
Features • Published on November 2023
British screenwriter Richard Curtis, the man behind beloved classics such as “Love Actually” and “Notting Hill,” brings his talents to Peacock, and the result is the middling holiday fantasy film “Genie.” Melissa…
‘Leo’: Adam Sandler Charms as a Wise Lizard in Netflix Animated Comedy
Adam Sandler • Published on November 2023
Adam Sandler is an elderly iguana with a lot of knowledge to drop on today’s youth in Netflix’s “Leo,” an animated feature from Happy Madison Productions. Sandler, along with legendary “Saturday Night…
Michael Fassbender Is Thrust Into Island Life in Taika Waititi’s Sports Comedy ‘Next Goal Wins’
Features • Published on November 2023
For his latest film, writer-director Taika Waititi found inspiration in the 2014 sports documentary “Next Goal Wins,” and the result is his uplifting, earnest sports dramedy of the same name. Michael Fassbender…
In Buddy Comedy ‘Quiz Lady,’ Sandra Oh Is a Loose Cannon Who Pushes Awkwafina Out of Her Comfort Zone
Awkwafina • Published on November 2023
It was only a matter of time before Sandra Oh and Awkwafina were to play sisters, but their roles in Hulu’s buddy comedy, “Quiz Lady,” are not what one might expect. Awkwafina…
In ‘What Happens Later,’ Meg Ryan and David Duchovny Find Bittersweet Sparks as Former Flames
David Duchovny • Published on November 2023
For her first film in eight years, her second as a director, Meg Ryan returns to the genre that made her a star with the romantic comedy “What Happens Later.” The rom-com…
In Maryam Keshavarz’s ‘The Persian Version,’ an Iranian American Woman Looks to the Past To Understand Her Present
Layla Mohammadi • Published on October 2023
A young NYC filmmaker looks into the past to better understand her immigrant mother in “The Persian Version,” a funny and moving film about how deeply generational trauma can affect a person,…
‘Dicks: The Musical’: Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally Are the Delightfully Demented Parents We All Need
Aaron Jackson • Published on October 2023
Long lost bros reunite in “Dicks: The Musical,” an unhinged, gender-swapped parody of “The Parent Trap.” Based on Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson’s Off Broadway musical “Fucking Identical Twins,” the film follows…
In Rebecca Miller’s ‘She Came to Me,’ a Blocked Composer Finds Inspiration Aboard a Tugboat
Anne Hathaway • Published on October 2023
An artist’s journey takes an unexpected turn in “She Came to Me,” the latest feature from writer-director Rebecca Miller. Peter Dinklage leads an ensemble cast as Steven Lauddem, a New York City-based…
‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’: Benedict Cumberbatch Finds Purpose in Wes Anderson’s Delightful Roald Dahl Adaptation
Ben Kingsley • Published on September 2023
Almost 14 years after the release of “The Fantastic Mr. Fox,” filmmaker Wes Anderson has once again brought to life the work of Roald Dahl with “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,”…
‘Flora and Son’: Eve Hewson Impresses as a Working-Class Mom Who Finds Solace in Music
Apple TV Plus • Published on September 2023
Writer-director John Carney, best known for “Once” and “Sing Street,” continues to use music to explore the lives of the Irish working-class in his latest feature, “Flora and Son.” Eve Hewson stars…
‘The Inventor’: Playful Stop-Motion Animation Celebrates Leonardo da Vinci’s Scientific Explorations
Features • Published on September 2023
The later years of one of the great minds and talents of the Renaissance era is celebrated in the stop-motion and hand drawn animated feature “The Inventor.” Leonardo da Vinci may be…
‘Dumb Money’: Paul Dano Becomes an Unlikely Folk Hero in Energetic Telling of the GameStop Stock Saga
Craig Gillespie • Published on September 2023
Director Craig Gillespie takes an energetic and humorous dive into the GameStop stock craze in his latest feature, “Dumb Money,” in which Paul Dano gives another impressive and understated performance. Dano portrays Keith…
‘Dumb Money’ Director Craig Gillespie on His Personal GameStop Stock Craze Experience and Why Paul Dano and Pete Davidson Are a Perfect Duo
America Ferrera • Published on September 2023
The tale of an unlikely folk hero’s rise during the not-so-distant past is front and center in Craig Gillespie’s latest film, “Dumb Money.” Paul Dano stars as Keith Gill, a financial analyst…
‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ Is All Sunshine and Hugs, and Mostly Forgettable
Features • Published on September 2023
The saga of Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos) and her large and lively Greek family continues in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” the sequel to the beloved sleeper hit “My Big Fat…
‘Golda’: Helen Mirren Gives a Transformative Performance as Israeli Prime Minister
Features • Published on August 2023
Helen Mirren previously won an Oscar for portraying Elizabeth II during one of the most trying times of her reign in “The Queen,” displaying royal dignity while comforting a nation in mourning. Now…
‘The Pod Generation’: Reproducing in a Futuristic World
Chiwetel Ejiofor • Published on August 2023
AI technology creates a new kind of future for fertility in “The Pod Generation,” a sci-fi drama set in New York City at the end of the 21st century. Emilia Clarke stars…
Taylor Swift Wraps First Leg of ‘The Eras Tour’ With 6 Dazzling Nights in Los Angeles
Concert Reviews • Published on August 2023
After months of headlines about Taylor Swift’s record-breaking “The Eras Tour” — the frenzy for tickets, long lines for merchandise, $100,000 bonuses she gave members of her road crew, performing under…
‘Shortcomings’: Randall Park’s Slacker Comedy Tackles Identity and Representation
Features • Published on August 2023
In his solo feature directorial debut, “Shortcomings,” Randall Park tells the story of an early thirtysomething’s struggle to get his you-know-what together. Park’s amusing comedy stars Justin H. Min as Ben, a…
In ‘Passages’, a Toxic Love Triangle Is a Disaster Waiting To Happen
Adèle Exarchopoulos • Published on August 2023
An unconventional love triangle is at the center of “Passages,” a provocative French drama from American independent filmmaker Ira Sachs. Franz Rogowski stars as Tomas, a German filmmaker living in Paris whose…
Tig Notoro’s ‘Tig and Friends’ Has a Home at Largo
comedy • Published on August 2016
Born Mathilde O’Callaghan Notaro in Mississippi, Notaro was given the nickname “Tig” as a child. Before getting into comedy, Notaro worked in the music industry, managing bands under the name Tignation Promotions. Notaro’s comedy career took off…
Chris Isaak to Play Fred Kavli Theatre
Associated Press • Published on July 2015
Chris Isaak is best known for his song “Wicked Games,”, which was released in 1989 but didn’t become a hit until a year later when it was featured in the David Lynch film,…
Yusuf/Cat Stevens First U.S. Tour in 35 years to Come Through Nokia Theatre
Hall of Fame • Published on December 2014
Get ready to sing along to “Here Comes My Baby” and “Wild World,” when British singer-songwriter Yusuf/Cat Stevens performs at the Nokia Theatre on Dec. 14 as part of his first North American…
Los Angeles Ballet to Perform ‘The Nutcracker’ Throughout December
Alex Theatre • Published on December 2014
Nutcracker fans, rejoice! Not only will the Moscow Ballet be performing the beloved Christmas show at The Wiltern on December 21, but also our very own Los Angeles Ballet will be doing…
Moscow Ballet to Bring the ‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ to The Wiltern
Calgary Herald • Published on December 2014
Angelenos’ may not be able to build snowmen, engage in snowball fights, or go sledding come the holiday season, but we will have the opportunity to experience a bit of a Russian Christmas. The…
Sundance Favorite ‘The Green Prince’ Opens in L.A. Dec. 5
Film • Published on December 2014
On December 5, “The Green Prince” will finally be released out of the festival circuit bubble and granted a limited release. This gripping documentary details the true story of Mosab Hassan Yousef, the…
Spectacular Rubens: Triumph of Eucharist on Display at Getty
Annibale Carracci • Published on December 2014
Many great artists of the past have made their mark creating vibrant religious art, and Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens is no exception. In the early 1620s, he designed a series of tapestries, “The…
Xu Bing Debuts his Exhibit ‘The Language of Xu Bing’ at LACMA
Art • Published on December 2014
When one thinks of a person who works with words, they almost always envision a writer typing away at a laptop. However, words can also be visual art, as Chinese artist Xu Bing will…
Christine Corday to Bring Protoist Series to LACMA
Art • Published on December 2014
Art and science will intersect this month at the LACMA when Christine Corday: Protoist Series, Selected opens on December 13. This will be the first solo presentation of Christine Corday’s art at an…
Capital Cities to Perform in Their Hometown of Los Angeles
antiMusic • Published on November 2014
Indie-rock band, Capital Cities, will be performing at the Fonda Theatre on November 20 and 21. However, less than six years ago, in 2008, members Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian met through a Craigslist ad.
Carey and Daniels Reunite for ‘Dumb and Dumber To’
ABC7 • Published on November 2014
A lot of memorable films came out in 1994, “Forrest Gump” and “Pulp Fiction,” just to name a few, but only one of the cinematic gems from that year is getting a sequel, and that…
Cold War Kids to Play The Regent
Cold War Kids • Published on November 2014
Cold War Kids, an indie rock group based in Long Beach, will be performing at The Regent Theater on Nov. 18. Having started in 2004 in downtown Fullerton, Cold War Kids’ original…
Pierre Huyghe to Bring Avant Garde Exhibition to LACMA
Art • Published on November 2014
Just a week after the arrival of the celebrated painting “Greece on the ruins of the Missolonghi” by Eugène Delacroix, the museum will debut the first major retrospective of avant-garde French artist Pierre Huyghe on…
‘The Old Woman’ Starring William Dafoe is Coming to UCLA
Brooklyn Academy of Music • Published on November 2014
Those who like their theater a bit on the Russian and avant-garde side are in luck. The theatrical production “The Old Woman,” based on a story by the Russian author Daniil Kharms, is coming…
All-Male Dance Company BalletBoyz to Perform in Los Angeles
balletboyz • Published on November 2014
When thinking of ballet, one often imagines young women prancing around in tutus to elegant music. Well, ballet enthusiasts and casual fans will have their expectations defied when all-male dance company BalletBoyz visit the…
Foster the People are ‘Coming of Age’ and Coming to Shrine Auditorium
Foster the People • Published on November 2014
Hailing from Los Angeles, Foster the People will be playing the Shrine Auditorium on Nov. 14. Having risen to fame in 2010 with hit “Pumped Up Kicks,” the band formed in 2009 after…
Delacroix’s ‘Greece on the ruins of the Missolonghi’ on Display at LACMA
Art • Published on November 2014
Sometimes a painting is more than just a painting, such is the case with “Greece on the ruins of the Missolonghi,” one of the most celebrated French paintings, ever. This masterpiece by Eugène…
Photographer Larry Sultan to be Remembered at LACMA
Art • Published on November 2014
The late Californian Photographer Larry Sultan will be remembered at LACMA with the show “Larry Sultan: Here and Home.” The first retrospective show of the artist’s work, “Here and Home” will run from…
Discover Transit Art on Metro Art Moves
213 Nightlife • Published on November 2014
During your daily commute, you may be surprised to see beautiful works of art on display at underground train stations. What you may not know is that since 1989, Metro has commissioned artists of all…
Batsheva Dance Company Celebrates 50 Years at UCLA
Batsheva Dance Company • Published on October 2014
Move over, Russia and England, some of the best dancers in the world happen to live in Tel Aviv, Israel, and they’re coming to Los Angeles this month. The Batsheva Dance Company will stop by…