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‘Senior Year’: Rebel Wilson Goes Back to High School in Nostalgic Netflix Comedy
Features • Published on May 2022
While few adults would ever want to return to high school, Rebel Wilson is desperate for a second chance in the Netflix comedy “Senior Year.” Wilson stars as Stephanie Conway, a…
‘Montana Story’: Owen Teague and Haley Lu Richardson Are Siblings Confronting Grief in Understated Drama
Features • Published on May 2022
Two estranged siblings come together to say goodbye to their abusive father and tackle some demons in the quiet drama “Montana Story.” Owen Teague and Haley Lu Richardson star as…
‘Operation Mincemeat’ Dramatizes the True Story of How a Top Secret Mission Changed the Course of WWII
colin firth • Published on May 2022
The astounding true story of how a dead man masquerading as a British soldier changed the course of World War II unfolds in “Operation Mincemeat,” the latest period drama from “Shakespeare in…
‘Anaïs in Love’: French Rom-Com Follows a Woman’s Tumultuous Quest for Intimacy
Anaïs Demoustier • Published on April 2022
The title character in the French romantic comedy “Anaïs in Love,” wins over the audience and a middle-aged couple with her fun energy and charm. If you do not relate to Anaïs…
Hulu’s ‘Crush’ Is a Refreshing Queer Teen Rom-Com
Auli'i Cravalho • Published on April 2022
First love is a complicated thing for most people, regardless of sexual orientation, generation or background. Rowan Blanchard, an actor and feminist activist who has been open about her own queer identity,…
‘Shining Girls’: Elisabeth Moss Races to Stop a Time-Traveling Killer in Mind-Bending Apple TV+ Series
Apple TV Plus • Published on April 2022
Elisabeth Moss has a history of playing characters grappling with trauma. Kirby Mazrachi, the young woman she portrays in the Apple TV+ series “Shining Girls,” is no exception. Based on a…
‘Gaslit’ Tells a Compelling Story of Lesser-Known Watergate Players
Features • Published on April 2022
Few events in American political history have fascinated the nation quite like the Watergate scandal. The Starz limited series “Gaslit” focuses on some of the lesser-known characters involved in and adjacent to…
‘A Very British Scandal’: Claire Foy and Paul Bettany Are Wickedly Good as Doomed Duke and Duchess
A Very British Scandal • Published on April 2022
Claire Foy and Paul Bettany find themselves caught up in the divorce of the century in Amazon’s three-part docudrama “A Very British Scandal.” Based on a very true British story,…
Nicolas Cage Is a Parody of Himself in Devilishly Clever ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’
Features • Published on April 2022
Nicolas Cage has fun spoofing his persona and the formula of some of his biggest blockbusters in meta action comedy “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” The Oscar winner plays a…
‘Paris, 13th District’: Sex and Love Tailor-Made for Our Modern Times
Features • Published on April 2022
No city in the world is as synonymous with love and romance as Paris, but the less glamorous side of sex and dating is showcased in “Paris, 13th District,” a French romantic…
Apple TV’s ‘Roar’ Spins the Highs and Lows of Womanhood Into a Series of Unique Fables
Apple TV Plus • Published on April 2022
The stories of eight women are told in a fanciful fashion in Apple TV’s anthology series “Roar.” Creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch, the duo behind “GLOW,” join forces with…
In ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Season 3, Robin Thede Cements Her Status as a Sketch Comedy Powerhouse
A Black Lady Sketch Show • Published on April 2022
Season three of HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show” sees Robin Thede and company continue to create hilarious and insightful comedy. Thede, along with co-stars Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle…
Andrea Arnold’s ‘Cow’ Sheds an Unflinching Light on the Plight of a Dairy Cow
Andrea Arnold • Published on April 2022
The life cycle of an industrial dairy cow is the focus of British filmmaker Andrea Arnold’s “Cow.” Arnold is primarily known for indie dramas like “Fish Tank,” and for directing American…
‘The Bubble’: Judd Apatow’s Bloated Pandemic Comedy Is Immune to Laughs
David Duchovny • Published on April 2022
With regular testing and strict safety protocols in place, union film and TV sets are supposed to be some of the safest workplaces during the pandemic, at least that is what actors are…
HBO Max’s ‘Julia’ Serves an Inspiring First Course About Famed Chef Julia Child
Features • Published on March 2022
The rise of the television career of Julia Child, an American chef whose book “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” inspired by her time in France, made waves on this side of the…
In ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ the Magnificent Michelle Yeoh Hilariously Traverses the Multiverse
Everything Everywhere All at Once • Published on March 2022
Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes, and Michelle Yeoh faces both in the trippy sci-fi action comedy “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The glammed-down actress stars as Evelyn…
‘The Lost City’: Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum Adventure Rom-Com Is High on Escapism
Brad Pitt • Published on March 2022
Sandra Bullock has driven a bus with a bomb on it in “Speed,” saved herself and her children from a mysterious evil force while blindfolded in “Bird Box,” and now she finds…
‘Life & Beth’: Amy Schumer Grapples With Her Past and Present in Personal Dramedy Series
Amy Schumer • Published on March 2022
Amy Schumer is approaching 40 and coming to terms with her past in “Life & Beth,” a dramedy series from Hulu that showcases her introspective side that was highlighted in docuseries…
‘The Outfit’: Mark Rylance Gets Caught in a 1950s Chicago Gang War in Well-Tailored Crime Drama
Features • Published on March 2022
An outwardly mild-mannered and refined British man living in 1956 Chicago finds himself in the middle of a bloody gangland war in “The Outfit,” the first feature film directed by Oscar-winning screenwriter…
‘Great Freedom’ Tells a Powerful Story of a Gay Man Imprisoned Under Draconian Law
Features • Published on March 2022
The fates of two very different prisoners are intertwined in “Great Freedom,” an Austrian drama set in post-WWII Germany. The film centers on Hans Hoffman (Franz Rogowski), a gay man who…
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…