What lessons learned in "Rise of the Apes"?
The film makes you wonder how far humans have come, but it also asks how far we have to go.
Cuban film "Habanastation" wins top film festival award
"Habanastation" is the rare Cuban film that shows the realities of the Cuban educational system and the excitement in Revolution Square during May Day.
In John Sayles' "Amigo" God was busy somewhere else
John Sayles has done us a service in detailing the day-to-day events in a small village occupied by American troops.
Book Review: Fascism, war and struggle through one person's eyes
"In 1945, Germany and Japan surrendered and World War II ended ... Our stories must be heard and remembered."
Cuban drama shines at LA film fest
Those who missed June screenings at the Los Angeles Film Festival of the "Boleto a Paraiso" have another opportunity to buy a ticket.
"Richard III": Classic with a modern lesson
Enjoying Shakespeare under the stars at Topanga Canyon's Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is de rigeur during summertime for Angeleno theatergoers.
"Names of Love" juggles froth, sex, history, politics
Watching the first few minutes unfold, one might be lulled into the belief that the next hour and a half will be spent consuming light filmic fare.
Jackass's Ryan Dunn: a bad role model
Once I heard the circumstances of Ryan Dunn's death, I was not only paying attention - I was concerned.
Will The Voice replace American Idol?
Watch out American Idol, there's a new singing show in TV town, and it's called The Voice.
"American Idol" is a slice of America
If you're not into "American Idol" and think it has no place in this publication, stop reading now, and direct your anti-popular culture comments and criticisms elsewhere.
