Most descriptions of “I Am My Own Wife” illustrate the show with an image of a black dress and pearls, the costume Jefferson Mays wears to play Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. Read more...

I swear, if I see Ty Pennington build one more house for some stupid, underprivileged, down-on-their-luck family, I’m going to rip out every spike of hair on his goofy head and hit him in the face with his own tool belt. Read more...

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“Cinderella Man” Directed by Ron Howard Universal Pictures Yes, “Cinderella Man” may be another boxing movie following the Academy Award win of “Million Dollar Baby.” And yes, it may also be another Depression-era underdog tale, reminiscent of “Seabiscuit.” But the film has three elements that render it worthy of its own attention and perhaps even its own Oscar consideration: Russell Crowe, Paul Giamatti and director Ron Howard. Read more...

“Rock School” Directed by Don Argott Newmarket Films Just about any film can be defined by one small moment, and the achingly funny and genuine documentary “Rock School” is a perfect example. Read more...

“Demon Days” Gorillaz Virgin Records In 2001, the virtual hip-hop band Gorillaz made its MTV debut with the video “Clint Eastwood,” imprinting the likes of Murdoc and Co. Read more...

I feel like this column has been written before. When the Daily Bruin’s arts and entertainment section switched from a daily page in the newspaper to dB Magazine, a weekly tabloid insert, Anthony Bromberg, the section’s editor at the time, wrote a column to introduce readers to the new format. Read more...