This post was updated Nov. 19 at 11:27 p.m. “Back to the Future: The Musical” is all about progress – but the future of theater feels bleak. Read more...
Photo: (Left to right) Pictured is Zan Berube (Lorraine Baines), Burke Swanson (George McFly), Caden Brauch (Marty McFly) and the cast of “Back to the Future: The Musical” at an “Enchantment Under The Sea” themed dance. The musical will run until Dec. 1 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
“Heretic” is an ascetic, tense thriller that places full faith in its acting talent. Filmmaking duo Bryan Woods and Scott Beck’s latest cerebral thriller enlightened audiences in theaters Friday, following Mormon missionaries Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East) on their visit to a secluded home for a proselytizing mission. Read more...
Photo: Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant) glares at the two Mormon missionaries Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East) under eerie lights. A24’s latest thriller “Heretic” released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)
Westwood: the home of UCLA, historic movie theaters – and a swath of coffee shops. While it seems like a new spot spawns every day in Los Angeles, the already-abundant Westwood coffee scene has remained insulated from the caffeine boom. Read more...
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America’s biggest politicians are branching out into new forms of media – and Americans are tuning in. The presidential debate between President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris reached 67 million viewers live. Read more...
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This post was updated Nov. 5 at 7:38 p.m. Francis Ford Coppola’s latest film generated a media storm, even as its review scores slept with the fishes. Read more...
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This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:17 p.m. With “CHROMAKOPIA,” Tyler, The Creator paints his most vibrant and daring masterpiece yet. Released Monday, Tyler, The Creator’s seventh studio album follows his critically acclaimed albums, “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST,” “IGOR” and “Flower Boy.” The project blends elements of psychedelic soul, industrial rock and classic hip-hop, creating a captivating and diverse listening experience that blends the strategic qualities of his previous work and reflects his artistic growth. Read more...
Photo: Tyler, The Creator wears a suit and extends his right hand on the black-and-white cover of his seventh studio album, “CHROMAKOPIA.” The 14-track album was released Oct. 28 and follows the rapper’s critically acclaimed 2021 LP “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.” (Courtesy of Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment, as exclusive licensee)
This post was updated Oct. 27 at 9:53 p.m. Even when its impersonations of other artists grow loose, Halsey’s latest album still delivers intensely personal music. Read more...
Photo: A closeup image of Halsey’s face is the cover of her fifth studio album, “The Great Impersonator.” The 18-song album was released Oct. 25 and incorporates sonic influences from across the decades by drawing inspiration from artists such as Cher, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton and Björk. (Courtesy of Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment, under exclusive license from Anti-Pop, LLC)
