Tuesday, March 17




Some plots hot and some not in fall TV forecasts

Last week, the networks announced their fall schedules and, of course, they are filled with sex, violence, and dancing, singing blackjack dealers. I've rated each network's schedule based on shows I'm excited about, shows I'm not so hot on, and asking what's up with a certain aspect of programming. Without further ado, here's my fall preview. Read more...


Weekend Review: Compania Nacional de Danza 2 (CND2)

Pleasing a crowd of dance enthusiasts with a single program is a surprisingly difficult task for any company or choreographer. The ballet purists shy away from most things not involving pointe shoes. The modern crowd usually enjoys work based on dance visionaries from the mid-20th century. And the contemporary audience yearns for newness and innovation above all else. But Nacho Duato and the Compania Nacional de Danza 2 have the elusive magic touch that somehow brings any audience to its feet. Read more...


Her favorite things

Singing her way into millions of young hearts as Mary in "Mary Poppins" and Maria in "The Sound of Music," Julie Andrews has been many children's first conception of a movie star. Read more...


Middle Eastern musicians to cross traditional culture lines

Much of the news regarding the Middle East these days is negative, dealing with war, economic struggles, corruption and so on. But this Sunday, various religious, ethnic and artistic groups from UCLA are coming together to sponsor "At the Crossroads: Music and Culture of the Middle East" to offer an alternative, even if it's just for an afternoon. Read more...