If I had to describe HBO’s “The Wire” using only two terms, they would be “criminally fantastic” and “criminally underseen.” The latter changed when BET snapped up the show’s syndication rights. Read more...

Love or money? For Millie Dillmount, the choice seems easy: marry the rich guy, of course. But sometimes happily ever after doesn’t mean a life of jewelry and fancy cars, as she learns when she falls in love with the poor guy. Read more...

“Year of the Dog” Director Mike White Paramount Vintage (Out Of 5) The only word to describe “Year of the Dog” is ““ puzzlingly, uncomfortably, though sometimes amusingly ““ awkward. Read more...

“Black Book” Director Paul Verhoeven SONY PICTURES CLASSICS (Out Of 5) It’s hard not to scoff at the idea that the man who brought us “Robocop,” “Starship Troopers” and “Showgirls” has made a serious World War II film. Read more...

If you think it’s difficult to persevere in the music industry as a lone singer-songwriter, try doing it as a nine-person band. That’s been the struggle for ““ and the appeal of ““ the San Diego-based fusion group, the B-Side Players. Read more...

Some UCLA students go on vacation over their summer break. Some take summer school, and others hit the beach. Mark Iverson, a second-year film and television student, made his third professional-quality film. Read more...

If she attended UCLA, 25-year-old Tila Nguyen might get lost in the crowd. The Texas-raised model is a thin 4 feet 11 inches. She’s hardworking, intelligent and loves Los Angeles for the same reasons any other college-aged hottie would ““ the weather and the opportunities, of course. Read more...