The two sides of this Good Winter: The Wiltern
Justin Vernon might be a deity, hidden beneath a shaggy, unkempt mane and rugged blanket of facial hair.
Office dating a recipe for disaster
Love in the workplace is usually frowned upon — and for good reason. Innocent flirtation and casual eye sex with a foxy coworker can be fun and harmless. Intraoffice dating, however, is an occupational hazard destined to end in catastrophe. While the ill effects of the office relationship are widely known, even the best and […]
Tautou’s tailored performance shines in Chanel
There are endless assumptions made about the infamous fashion label Chanel and the woman behind its creation. While the name “Chanel” evokes visions of perfect tweed suits, black and white color schemes, eternal class and Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel herself was an infinitely more complex and radiant person than her designs may lead on. According to […]
East meets West with latest dance troupe
A new cultural group, The Bellydance Superstars, shines under famous manager.
‘Daily Show’ actor entertains audience with the truth
The Daily Show’s “Senior Middle East Correspondent” Aasif Mandvi mixes comedy with politics for students Wednesday.
Women directors break out in 2009
In the film industry, the battle of sexes might better be regarded as a massacre in favor of the men. This year, however, is arguably one of the most productive for women directors in recent memory. At face value, the distinction “women directors” seems condescending — a “good for you” kind of backhanded compliment that […]
Film festival finds humor in discarded clips
Two friends turn their passion for retro videotape recordings into a thriving comedy show-film fest hybrid, the Found Footage Festival.
Film depicts poetic, post-apocalyptic world
One of the great truths in Japanese film and television is that giant robots are rarely just that.
Band reunites for album’s 10th anniversary
Despite disbanding in 2005, The Get Up Kids come together for nationwide tour to promote the re-release of its landmark album.
Drive-ins recreate film-watching magic
Los Angeles residents love their cars. From beaten-up Durangos to two-door Maseratis, Angelenos form a symbiotic relationship with what they drive, refusing to separate from their leather seats and dashboards cluttered with plastic figurines. Not long ago, Angelenos even watched movies from their cars. They didn’t do it in the way that some children now […]