Even though the book on which it was based was infinitely better than the resulting movie, the quasi-racist 21 still managed to dominate the weekend box office in its debut. It pulled in a healthy $23.7M, easily outdistancing the resilient ($5.8M/$20.2M). more ›

Looks like we have a few more weeks of comedy and drama to enjoy before our shows start petering out due to the writers' strike. As we can see, late night TV is in repeats. TV Junkie will have an interview with a WGA card-carrying writer posted in the next couple days, as well as some DVD reviews (gotta feed the addiction). Thursday is comedy night in our book: 8:00pm Ugly Betty ABC - Tonight... more ›

Have you ever been in the mood for a cashew? A plain old cashew, nothing fancy, or over the top. Chances are, you have been. As any mixed nut assortment can attest, the cashew is the most sought after nut, edging out all others in the battle for top nut. Not even the pecan nor the Brazil nut can compete. How many times have you ever picked through a huge can of mixed nuts, searching for an elusive cashew? Odds are you had to settle for something less. Something...not quite a cashew. You have probably even seen the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" episode where Larry David chastises David Schwimmer because his father's snack company skimps on the cashews in their "Raisins and Cashews" package. Everyone wants the cashew. more ›

Today at 12:00 PM, see legendary science fiction pioneer Ray Bradbury at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, where he will be signing any and all of his books in celebration of Halloween. LAist suggests arriving early. more ›