In 2005, classical pianist Christopher O’Riley had what he called the best rock and roll experience of his life at Royce Hall, performing his famed piano renditions of Radiohead and Elliott Smith songs to a noisy, enthusiastic crowd. Read more...

In a world moving toward instant gratification ““ instant messaging, instant popcorn, instant news updates ““ television seemed to stand still, sticking to a strict, regimented schedule that never catered to the individual. Read more...

“Music and Lyrics” Director Marc Lawrence warner bros. pictures A 1980s-style music video, complete with tight pants, mullets and lame special effects, plays at the opening credits of “Music and Lyrics” and again at the closing credits. Read more...

“Breach” Director Billy Ray universal pictures A hard-hitting government spy thriller that twists and turns so much that we need a military-regulated GPS system to discover where the story will end. Read more...

“Thunderbolts” No. 111 By Warren Ellis and Mike Deodato marvel comics “Thunderbolts” has always been a comic book about good intentions. Beginning as the story of former supervillains masquerading as heroes ““ and then choosing to embrace their new roles ““ the series has always tackled morality and ethics with intelligence and humanity. Read more...

Hollywood is a tough business. Many young, optimistic entertainers relocate to Los Angeles with dreams of success, but in this huge and often impersonal city there seems to be little room for new talent. Read more...