“The Science of Sleep” Director Michel Gondry WARNER INDEPENDENT PICTURES (Out Of 5) According to scientists, the average human being spends more than six years of his life dreaming. Read more...

“Mega Man ZX” Capcom NINTENDO DS (Out Of 5) Who knew a little robot boy could be so successful? It’s been over 15 years and 50-plus games and Mega Man is still going strong. Read more...

Crikey! In case you missed it, Steve Irwin (and not his baby) passed away on Sept. 4. But, only 10 days after the loss of the Crocodile Hunter ““ a great TV legend and a man who survived many a close attack before that fatal stingray took his life ““ there was already another survivor to mourn: “Survivor: Cook Islands.” In what most critics have called a publicity stunt gone wrong, Mark Burnett, executive producer of the “Survivor” reality show now in its 13th season, decided to split his four castaway teams across racial lines: Caucasian American, Asian American, African American, and Hispanic/Latino American. Read more...

It’s not always easy to get around Los Angeles. Between rush-hour traffic, congested freeways and exorbitant gas prices ““ not to mention having to throw down a cool Abe Lincoln or two every time you want to park ““ sometimes it doesn’t make a lot of sense to have a car in the City of Angels. Read more...

At last, the word is out. After the groundbreaking “Out of the Closet, Into the Vaults” symposium last April, the UCLA Film and Television Archive and Outfest have announced the restoration of two of the most influential and important films in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film history. Read more...

What’s in this fall? Scissors and old tank tops! You can easily recycle old clothes into new hot things this fall with nothing more than a pair of scissors and some creativity. Read more...

Dave Eggers is a celebrity. After shooting to fame with “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius,” the author has successfully employed both his quirky, instantly recognizable literary persona and his easygoing, normal-guy charm to become the rock star of the book world. Read more...