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The standard definition for the term "pathetic fallacy" is "the attribution of human feelings and responses to inanimate things or animals, especially in art or literature." This is so commo…
The thing about celebrity autobiographical one-person shows is that they're bound to be interesting; if the subject in question hadn't had a fascinating life, nobody would have put a show to…
As the world slowly begins to pull itself out of the abyss of the pandemic, the theatre world is following suit. The concept of outdoor productions is being discussed for this summer, and th…
Anita Rivaroli's exuberant documentary about passion in music made its North American debut at SXSW Online 2021.
The legendary cult actor makes the most of a role as a small-town hairdresser tending to a client one final time.
A video geek goes in search of the "Night Pirate," a man who hacked into television broadcasts and may hold the clue to his wife's mysterious disappearance.
L-R: Packie (Shea Whigham), Swaino (Jon Bernthal) and Frank Romanoski (John Pollono) also Ciara Bravo as Crystal Romanoski
Laced with casual expletives, John Pollono's Small Engine Rep…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the campaign art for the 93rd Oscars®. The 2021 campaign illustrates this year's tagline, "Bring Your Movie Love," celebra…
Nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards® were announced today.
Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas and singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas announced the 93rd Oscars® nominat…
WHO:Â UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA)Â presents a rebroadcast of a recent concert performed here in L.A. by Ladysmith Black Mambazo.Â
On March 16, 2020, six day…
The use of genre films to deliver a social or political statement has a long history. They're a convenient delivery device " the audience knows the rules, and without hitting them over the h…
Delejos (from afar) is a one-woman immersive theatrical experience incorporating story, song, light, and a sprinkling of magical realism to guide the audience through an "at-home VR experien…
Lady Gaga (Patrizia Reggiana) and Adam Driver (Maurizio Gucci) in HOUSE OF GUCCI Director: Ridley Scott Cast: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Jared Leto, Jack Huston
L…
Natalie Douglas has wowed audiences on three continents with her critically acclaimed voice, and her winning way with a crowd. Accompanied by her music director, Mark Hartman, Natalie will t…
Satya Chávez is terrific as Paloma, a young lesbiana coming to terms with her own sexuality.
Voyeuristic erotic melodrama? Taboo arthouse mystery? Perverse religious dramedy? Yes. Canadian iconoclast Bruce LaBruce's latest opus is all these things and more. Remaining true to his roo…
The life of the acclaimed artist Frida Kahlo is related by the marvelous Victoria Gutierrez in this assured one-hander.
Forgotten Silver is quite an elaborate 'mocumentary' " how did it all come about?
Peter Jackson " "It was kind of a joke, really. It was one of those fun type of movies to make, that …
Traditionally, the power of theater derives from it being a communal art form " a group gathers in person for a performance that is live and ephemeral. It's the sense that the combination of…
The new film by Anna Kerrigan tackles the subject of gender identity in a unique way.
Returning home can be challenging… A clearly distressed twenty-something guy is driving on a lonely country road when he pulls over to call his father. "Dad, it's me." Judging by the uncer…
Do you feel as if the past year just passed you by? That summertime came and went, minus all the fun events you usually shared and enjoyed? Are you longing to attend a concert at the Hollywo…
Open Call for Submissions:Â Â closing date is February 21, 2021
The Music Center and the non-profit radio station dublab have partnered to offer A Quiet Scene: L.A., a FRE…
Five actors express their thoughts about surviving creatively during the pandemic.
Sri Rao in the Geffen Stayhouse world premiere production of Bollywood Kitchen. Directed by Arpita Mukherjee. Photo by Kyle Rosenberg.
Last Saturday night, a solo theater show with a d…
