“The Butterfly Effect” Directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber New Line Cinema   Taking a departure from Ashton Kutcher’s recent slew of romantic comedies, “The Butterfly Effect” is a brilliant sci-fi thriller that catches audiences off-guard, challenging them to think about the extent to which everyday decisions can affect the future of one’s life. Read more...

Ashton Kutcher is known as many things ““ a star of “That ’70s Show” and movies such as “Dude, Where’s My Car?” and “Just Married,” the host of “Punk’d,” the co-owner of celebrity hot spot Dolce Enoteca and, of course, a tabloid darling thanks to his relationship with Demi Moore. Read more...

Moviegoers beware: The January movie dumping season has begun, and this year’s contestants shouldn’t fail to disappoint. It is no surprise that every element in Hollywood is well crafted, from Jennifer Lopez’s next divorce right down to the nitty-gritty business of film release dates. Read more...

Ironically enough, the key to making “Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!” was in finding a movie star who wasn’t a movie star. “It had to be a nobody or a big somebody,” Josh Duhamel said of the actor who could play the title character. Read more...

Prior to Robbie Conal’s mass movement against Arnold Schwarzenegger’s political ascendancy last year, the local artist and world-famous bodybuilder already shared a past history. The Rose Cafe in Santa Monica ““ where Schwarzenegger used to frequent en route to the gym ““ once sold Conal’s posters. Read more...

There’s a UCLA connection making beautiful music at the Geffen Playhouse. UCLA alumnus Bryan Davidson’s “War Music,” which is currently running at the Geffen through Feb. Read more...

Anita Coats Genghis Cohen Jan. 15, 9:30 p.m. A hidden gem of the Los Angeles music scene will sing out her poetry with the help of her acoustic guitar, reminding us that amid this garage rock devolution, a good voice and a simple strum is enough to keep one humming all night long. Read more...