Tuesday night found the seats of Royce Hall filled with fans of the popular TV show “American Idol XIII” for its premiere episode. Following the showing was a Q&A panel with host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and new addition Harry Connick Jr. Read more...
Photo: Before the “American Idol XIII” premiere, judges Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr. and host Ryan Seacrest took to the blue carpet outside Royce Hall.
In the smoke-filled cafes situated along the Left Bank of the Seine river in Paris, a group of young film critics started talking. Their late-night conversations seeped into the early morning streets and spawned a new kind of cinema: one that was youthful and innovative, playful and rebellious. Read more...
Photo: Brigitte Bardot in Jean-Luc Godard’s CONTEMPT (1963).
Spike Jonze was already one of the most ambitious directors in Hollywood – “Being John Malkovich,” “Adaptation.” and “Where the Wild Things Are” intuitively surpass the boundaries of film inventiveness. Read more...
Winter quarter can sometimes feel a bit dreary, but thanks to a new TV lineup, Bruins can beat the blues by tuning in. From the return of fan favorites like “Downton Abbey” to the arrival of the Winter Olympics, chances are that there is something for everyone. Read more...
Los Angeles exists as it does today because of the movies. Initially rolling hills and orange groves, it has become a major American metropolis because of its status as the filmmaking capital of the world. Read more...
Photo: A&E columnist Ian Colvin discusses underrated, little-known films in his column “Out of Focus.” This week, Colvin examines the 1977 Japanese horror film “House.”
The beginning of the year is notable for scraps of remains from the end-of-year award validation season, and a great decrease in overall quality. 2014, however, brings upon the world a slew of heroes set on changing the formula, including RoboCop, Spartans and even Legos. Read more...
On Dec. 23, 2011, Patrick Moote, a UCLA sports fan, proposed on the Jumbotron at a UCLA Basketball game. Moote’s girlfriend at the time, however, answered his question by fleeing the stadium speechless. Read more...
