Sharon Van Etten has never denied the fact that her abusive ex-boyfriend, who used to steal and break her beloved instruments, has played a huge role in her music. Read more...
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February 6, 12:53 am
B-sides: _Sasquatch! Music Festival a worthy counterpart to Coachella_
A few weeks ago, the following five words were the five I heard most often. In order from least to greatest frequency, they are: Coachella, Coachella, Coachella, Coachella and Coachella. Read more...
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February 3, 12:12 am
Typecasting undermines Hollywood talent
I walked into a screening of Katherine Heigl's new movie "One for the Money" expecting to roll my eyes over the contrived romantic comedy I had already seen Heigl do countless times. Read more...
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February 2, 12:32 am
Joy Sticks: _Video games provide players with an escape to an alternate reality_
I've said it before, but I'll say it again: Video games have an innate ability to submerge the player in the world of the game. Read more...
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February 1, 12:43 am
Artscapes: A brief yet enjoyable ride on Angels Flight Railway in Downtown Los Angeles
At first glance, Angels Flight has the look of a fanciful theme park trolley. Read more...
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Angels Flight was designed in 1901 by Colonel J.W. Eddy. The turn-of-the century funicular railway was among the first cultural landmarks dedicated in Los Angeles.
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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January 31, 12:18 am
TV shows unite finicky audiences
I never expected my mother to betray me. But there it was on the front page of the local newspaper's arts and entertainment section. My mom had revealed to a reporter that I was a television control freak. Read more...
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UP ALL NIGHT — “New Year’s Eve” Episode 113 — Pictured: (l-r) Delaney prince as Amy, Christina Applegate as reagan, Will Arnett as Chris — Photo by: Colleen Hayes/NBC
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January 31, 12:13 am
Soundbite: "Easy Way Out"
"Easy Way Out," Virgin Forest's latest album since its debut LP "Joy Atrophy," is one of those albums that seems to give direct insight into the band's feelings and does not hold anything back. Read more...
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