It’s a disappointing venture when a creatively produced film that clearly had the best of intentions put into it by its creators winds up bland and unentertaining – especially when even the concept is unappealing from the start. Read more...
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January 15, 12:00 am
‘American Idol’ returns to UCLA’s Royce Hall for premiere
For the second year in a row, Royce Hall donned the vibrant blue of the long-standing, popular reality television show “American Idol.” The blue carpet event featured an early screening of the first episode of “American Idol XIII” airing tonight at 8 p.m. Read more...
Photo: Audience members lined up outside Royce Hall Tuesday afternoon to gain entrance to the “American Idol XIII” season premiere screening.
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January 15, 12:00 am
Q&A: Host and judges of ‘American Idol XIII’
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.
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January 14, 12:00 am
Out of Focus: A French New Wave classic comes to Santa Monica
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).
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January 10, 12:00 am
Movie Review: ‘Her’
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...
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January 9, 12:00 am
Winter TV preview: Winter Olympics headlines major networks
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...
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January 7, 12:00 am
Out of Focus: Japanese horror ‘House’ creeps into American cult culture
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.”