Raising Helen Directed by Garry Marshall Buena Vista Pictures Director Garry Marshall has partially redeemed himself to his glory days of “Pretty Woman” with his latest creation “Raising Helen." Helen Harris (Kate Hudson) leads every shallow woman’s fantasy; she has a nice home, a well-paying job and an impeccable wardrobe. Read more...

“Control Room” James Bridges Theater Tonight, 7:30 p.m. This ripped-from-the-headlines documentary tracks how the concept of objective journalism doesn’t really exist during wartime, using coverage of the conflict in Iraq as an example. Read more...

From the straight-laced preacher’s daughter in “A Walk to Remember” to an over-protected president’s daughter in “Chasing Liberty,” Mandy Moore has established her ability to play the good girl, and she plays it well. Read more...

Kill Verona “Trauma” Livewire Records With intense, driving guitars and emotional vocal delivery, Kill Verona’s new EP “Trauma” is a true gem in its genre. It is emo-rock, reminiscent of the early Get Up Kids, with an updated sound in the vein of Thursday and the Deftones. Read more...

Music fans who enjoy walking around a field in the sun amid tens of thousands of other fans, like this past month at Coachella, will get another chance this weekend. Read more...

You know in the finale of most TV series, when the main character moves out of the house he or she has lived in for a long time and gazes longingly at each empty room and reminisces about the unforgettable moments that occurred there as the piano solo slowly fades out? Read more...

Opening night at the Los Angeles Opera on Saturday once again confirmed the genius of the multi-faceted Mozart and also showcased young talent in a night of fun-filled laughter.  From the joyous opening notes of “Le Nozze di Figaro” (“The Marriage of Figaro”), audiences should be aware that they won’t be experiencing a stereotypical night at the opera. They should get ready to have fun. Read more...