When most people think of curses, the first image that comes to mind is that of a horror film rather than an aging knight determined to save the world. Read more...

“Hippity hoop lah!” At this point, there’s no turning back. The guys in the band Vain are trying everything to attract attention on Bruin Walk. “Want to be a model? Read more...

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books typically connotes the idea of a gathering of book lovers in a celebration of literature. A highlighted date in the calendars of bibliophiles all over Los Angeles County, the festival often boasts a carnival atmosphere of booths and entertainment for children and panels for adults, all while celebrating the splendor of the written word. Read more...

“The Interpreter” Directed by Sydney Pollack Universal Pictures The United Nations makes its cinematic debut today with the release of “The Interpreter.” As the first film allowed inside U.N. Read more...

When you and your roommate get into a seemingly pointless argument that can’t be solved with logic, apathy, money or distraction, something must be done. Suggest that you both might be inordinately cranky because you haven’t eaten yet that day. Read more...

“The Game of Their Lives” Directed by David Anspaugh IFC Films “The Game of Their Lives” flows like a soccer game: lots of set up, lots of opportunities to score, but few conversions. Read more...

Just after the white tents are taken down and vendors and artists pack up from this weekend’s annual L.A. Times Festival of Books, another unofficially annual literary event is scheduled on campus ““ an appearance by author and humorist David Sedaris. Read more...