Marlon Brando was perhaps best known for his legendary acting career and his notoriously reclusive nature. But few may know he also moonlighted as an author. Read more...

Franz Ferdinand “You Could Have It So Much Better” Domino Records Until a month ago, Franz Ferdinand’s sophomore album, “You Could Have It So Much Better,” was going to be self-titled like the band’s debut, with the exact same cover art and a different color scheme. Read more...

“Good Night, and Good Luck.” Directed by George Clooney Warner Independent Pictures With good reason, most movie titles don’t end in periods. Since titles aim to entice viewers before they sit down and watch the film, a nudge seems more applicable than a declaration, and so question marks take over for periods. Read more...

The awards show. It’s the ultimate reason for a bunch of celebrities to dress up and get together in the same room to congratulate one another on being fabulous. Read more...

After nearly 18 months and $17 million in renovations, Westwood’s beloved Geffen Playhouse is almost ready to reopen its doors to the public. Now boasting a houseful of top-of-the-line seats, optimal sight lines, acoustic reflective panels and an entirely new second stage, the Audrey Skirball-Kenis Theater, the Geffen is at last fully equipped to host a more inclusive repertoire of performances, ranging from grand theatrics to intimate one-man shows. Read more...

Whenever Compagnie Marie Chouinard takes the stage, audiences can be certain they’ll see a dance performance. Though the modern performers may twist and contort their bodies in a way that could cause traditional ballet masters to consider corporal punishment, the question of classification would never come up. Read more...

During the summer of 2004, I worked with children at a summer camp. While I enjoyed this job, working with children eventually took its toll, and I decided to try something different this year. Read more...