Call me a fair-weather fan, but after watching the Bruins beat the Cal Bears on Saturday afternoon, I am a reborn sports fan. Read more...

Surplus "“ the term brings to mind old, unwanted goods, or the extra nobody really needs. Read more...

The hyped-up performance of Sir Ian McKellen as Shakespeare's King Lear came to fruition at Royce Hall and surpassed the heavy expectations passed on it. Read more...

Much like the state of matter in its name, "The Gas House" lacks a definite and tangible shape. Making its West Coast premiere at Hollywood's Sacred Fools Theater, the play is full of interesting ideas and characters but fails to fully realize its potential. The strong acting and much of William Donnelly's script simply deserve better. Read more...

While most American moviegoers, even the extraordinary ones, may not be familiar with the works of Polish filmmaker Lech Majewski, that's changing "“ at least for local Los Angeles cinema buffs. Read more...

It is with some measure of guilt that I confess I count myself among the many who get a large portion of their news from the satirists on Comedy Central. Read more...

Back in high school, being a computer enthusiast may have earned you an empty spot at the lunch table. But today, students like Chris Kaufman are finding that a few strokes on your laptop can be the ticket to a great night out. Read more...