If one were to mix “The Most Dangerous Game” with “Deliverance” and add in three mentally unstable, dishonorably discharged war veterans, then one might arrive somewhere in the vicinity of what “Black Rock” purports to be. Read more...
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May 14, 1:08 am
Love or Hate: Columnists debate NBC’s renewal of ‘Community’
Troy and Abed are back in the morning! In the wake of the yearly spring massacre of TV shows by broadcast networks, only two NBC comedies will live to see the light of day once more: one of them being, against all odds, critical darling “Community.” A perpetual ratings problem child, “Community” suffered the loss of its creator Dan Harmon and cast member Chevy Chase this season, and, as was inevitable, something was missing, or so the detractors claimed. Read more...
Photo: NBC has renewed “Community,” the little TV series that could, for an additional 13 episodes. Columnists Sebastian Torrelio and Tony Huang debate the need for the persistent survival of the sitcom.
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May 13, 12:00 am
Movie Review: ‘What Maisie Knew’
Child-centric movies thrive on the incompetence of their parents. Perhaps if the McAllisters or the Wormwoods had paid more attention, Kevin wouldn’t have been left “Home Alone,” or “Matilda” wouldn’t have been as conniving. Read more...
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May 13, 12:00 am
B-Sides: Sigur Ros’ decision to get Simpsonized a welcome venture for band
Set your calendars, ladies and gentlemen. Set your alarm clocks almost a week in advance, cancel any plans with friends or loved ones. In short, make sure you’re in front of a television on Sunday night. Read more...
Photo: Sigur Rós is turning yellow and animated on Sunday’s “The Simpsons” episode featuring new songs and its own version of the show’s theme.
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May 10, 1:06 am
Movie Review: ‘Venus Serena’
Venus and Serena Williams have essentially reached the point of tennis gods. Read more...
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May 10, 1:01 am
Movie Review: ‘The Great Gatsby’
Most individuals have their first dreamy experience with the mysterious Jay Gatsby in a high school classroom. Read more...
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May 10, 1:00 am
The ‘Great’ comparison of Clayton’s and Luhrmann’s ‘Gatsby’
In preparation for Warner Bros.’ 2013 release of “The Great Gatsby,” the Daily Bruin compiled a few of the most interesting aspects of Baz Luhrmann’s new film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel and how they match up with Jack Clayton’s 1974 adaptation. Read more...