Chadha’s latest film is not so Wonderful


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In 2002, British director Gurinder Chadha delved into the complex world of the Indian ethnic identity in present-day England. Bend It Like Beckham — a film about a talented young Indian woman living in London with impressive soccer skills — places the main character’s European-influenced social life against the strict religious expectations of her Indian-born […]

In Theaters Today


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From Paris With Love John Travolta returns to the action genre donning a baldhead for his role as an unconventional government agent and unleashes an energetic performance in this explosive tale about the CIA attempting to stop a terrorist attack at an embassy in the amorous French capital. Dear John Certain to bring tears to […]

Additional nominees a welcome change


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For the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the idea of awarding a single film the coveted title of best picture of the year has always been complicated. Sometimes the right film wins, sometimes the wrong film wins and sometimes the wrong film wins a record number of Oscars. No matter which film eventually […]

Websites foster musical creativity


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You know you have downloaded music from the Internet at some point or another. It’s so easy to get the latest Matisyahu album or the newest single from Lady Gaga with just a click of the button. It’s quick, easy and gives us new music now. Downloading music is something everyone has done and most […]

Weekend Picks


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thursday, feb. 4 Hollywood Bowl Poster Art Show 11 a.m. > Arclight Sherman Oaks > FREE The Hollywood Bowl, a landmark in itself, is displaying various poster designs commissioned for its 2009 season along with a few exclusive original works from well-known artists. Look out for Liza Minnelli and Death Cab for Cutie as just […]