“Grindhouse” (double feature) (The Weinstein Company) “Planet Terror” (Director Robert Rodriguez) (Out Of 5) “Death Proof” (Director Quentin Tarantino) (Out Of 5) The only way to top the sex and violence of “Grindhouse” would be to get a stack of Playboys and a trunk full of guns. Read more...
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April 5, 9:15 pm
Screen Scene: “Grindhouse” (double feature)
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April 5, 9:13 pm
Screen Scene: “After the Wedding”
“After the Wedding” IFC Films Director Susanne Bier 3.5 Paws Out Of 5 Susanne Bier’s “After the Wedding” is just like your favorite daytime drama. It’s got weddings, death, family secrets, tear-drenched confessions, infidelity and a big house in the countryside. Read more...
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April 5, 9:11 pm
Gamer Galaxy: “Burnout: Dominator”
“Burnout: Dominator” Electronic Arts Sony PSP There’s nothing quite like blazing in a fine automobile around sharp turns and past oncoming traffic. But, for those not wishing to wind up upside-down in a ditch in a flaming wreck, there’s “Burnout: Dominator.” The PSP has no shortage of racing games, traditionally a video game staple due to the simplicity of the design. Read more...
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April 4, 9:37 pm
Experiencing the art of volunteering
When Shannon Safino, a volunteer at the Fowler Museum at UCLA, showed up at an exclusive opening of the museum’s “Architecture of the Veil” exhibit in January, she thought she was there just to set up the refreshments. Read more...
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April 4, 9:27 pm
Series recounts Godard’s career
For student filmmakers, a tight budget is a given. For renowned French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard, it was a must. “Godard is someone that film students are usually interested in and can benefit a lot from looking at because of his ability to innovate on a budget,” said David Pendelton, programmer for the UCLA Film and Television Archive’s most recent series, “For Ever Godard,” which began on Saturday and continues through June 2. Read more...
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April 4, 9:26 pm
Fast-paced indie group dares L.A. to keep up
The Thermals have been known to leave crowds in a heap of exhaustion with their self-described “gritty post-pop-punk” music. Yet amazingly, with The Thermals’ touring schedule, feverish musical stylings and extracurricular activities, lead singer and guitarist Hutch Harris and bassist Kathy Foster haven’t collapsed as well. Read more...
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April 4, 9:25 pm
Culinary Connoisseur: Mao’s Kitchen
Mao’s Kitchen 1512 Pacific Ave., Venice $7-$12 4 Paws Out Of 5 After a long day of hanging out in Venice Beach, drum-circling, freak-watching, tattoo-getting, or whatever it is that people do in Venice, you want a meal that is suitably quirky for your Venice Beach experience. Read more...