AltWeeklies Wire
'Exiled' and '3:10 to Yuma': From Macau to Yumanew
Johnny To's eastern western and James Magold's western western both deliver the goods.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
09-07-2007 |
Reviews
'The Invasion': Concept Snatchersnew
A soul-less clone of its predecessors.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
08-24-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Oliver Hirschbiegel, The Invasion
'Californication': When the Porsche Is the Problemnew
In this new Showtime drama, Hollywood's concept of failure continues to be what most would see as the good life.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
08-17-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
'Death at a Funeral': Bury This!new
You won't die laughing at Frank Oz's funereal farce.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
08-17-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Death at a Funeral, Frank Oz
No Brains in Sight in Iraqnew
A new documentary on the U.S. occupation of Iraq reveals a blight of poor decision-making.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
08-03-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Charles Ferguson, No End in Sight
'The Simpsons Movie': Bigger, Longer and Still Hilariousnew
America's favorite dysfunctional family successfully negotiates its way to big screen stardom.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
07-27-2007 |
Reviews
Sherman Torgan, 1944-2007new
A farewell to the owner of the New Beverly Cinema, L.A.'s last full-time revival house.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
07-27-2007 |
Movies
'Saving Grace,' Fighting Crimenew
Since The Closer garnered good cable ratings, TNT seems to have adopted a bolder premise with their new, heavily promoted older-woman cop show.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
07-20-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
'Hairspray': Bouncy and Shinynew
A joyful romp, with Travolta the only tacky note.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
07-20-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Adam Shankman, Hairspray
Outfest: Haven't We Met Before?new
This year's GLBT film festival offers some gems, but lots of retreads.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Paul Birchall |
07-13-2007 |
Movies
Hollywood is Harvesting Kidsnew
How the movie industry relies on con artists to provide a steady flow of child labor.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
07-13-2007 |
Movies
Out of Characternew
A reluctant interview with Steve Buscemi on the art of Interview.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Steve Appleford |
07-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: interview, Steve Buscemi
Patrice Leconte, Unlikely Auteurnew
An encounter with a master of encounters.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Wade Major |
07-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Patrice Leconte
Trance-formernew
Who care$ how much junk Michael Bay can blow up?
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
07-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Michael Bay, Transformers
Bruce Almightynew
Somebody up there is protecting Willis in Live Free or Die Hard.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
06-29-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Len Wiseman, Live Free or Die Hard
