Wednesday, February 4


Film review: ‘Furiosa’ takes ‘Mad Max’ saga to new heights despite stand-alone stumbles

This post was updated May 27 at 10:21 p.m. Revenge is lukewarm in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” an extravagant yet weightless prequel. Pioneer of the postapocalypse George Miller returns to the wasteland for the fifth installment of the “Mad Max” saga and prequel to “Mad Max: Fury Road” in theaters Friday. Read more...

Photo: Anya Taylor-Joy plays the titular Furiosa in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” Directed and co-written by George Miller, the prequel to “Mad Max: Fury Road” released in theaters Friday. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)


Theater Review: Good casting in ‘Girl From the North Country’ saves the show from its cliche plot

“Girl From the North Country” bridges a complex narrative with musical theatrics in their ongoing performances. Written and directed by Conor McPherson, the Tony-winning musical will run until June 2 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “Girl From the North Country” sings on stage. The Tony Award-winning musical will run at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through June 2. (Courtesy of Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)


Q&A: UCLA professor Patricia Rozema talks film rereleases at Hammer, artistic process

Dedicated to uncovering the unfiltered humanness behind her characters, professor Patricia Rozema delves into the rerelease of her films at the Hammer Museum. Having received a number of accolades, Rozema’s films “White Room” and “Beckett on Film: Happy Days” were recently shown at the Hammer Museum in Westwood under the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Read more...

Photo: Patricia Rozema poses for her portrait. The adjunct professor recently had a series of her films screened at the Hammer Museum. (Courtesy of Patricia Rozema)


Film review: The imaginary friends of ‘IF,’ despite strong acting, are easily outgrown

This post was updated May 21 at 8:02 p.m. “IF” had the concept, star power and budget to be this summer’s iconic family blockbuster – if it had only met its full potential. Read more...

Photo: Cailey Fleming and Steve Carell play Bea (left) and Blue (right) in “IF.” Directed by John Krasinski, the live-action animated film released in theaters Friday. (Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)



Film review: The action-filled film ‘The Fall Guy’ serves as an homage to Hollywood stunt work

This post was updated May 17 at 2:46 p.m. “The Fall Guy” is an all-out, action-packed romantic comedy that doesn’t jump the shark. Directed by David Leitch and released in theaters Friday, “The Fall Guy” is not only a love letter to classic Hollywood stunt work, but to lifelong movie fans as well. Read more...

Photo: Ryan Gosling stars as stuntman Colt Seavers in “The Fall Guy.” Directed by David Leitch, the action-packed romance premiered in theaters Friday. (Courtesy of Eric Laciste / Universal Pictures)



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