Larry Doyle’s 2007 novel I Love You, Beth Cooper is getting a bit of play right now because of the just-released Chris Columbus movie with Heroes hottie Hayden Panettiere attached. In the film, she plays head cheerleader Beth Cooper and object of affection for valedictorian-debate captain Denis Cooverman. And while the movie is getting “mixed” reviews (11% on Rotten Tomatoes right now!), we’re probably going to skip the movie for different reasons. Reading Doyle’s book brought us back to high school--for better or worse--and we’ve already cast our own roles. Who didn’t know a dorky guy in love with someone outside of his caste system? Who needs Hollywood to help us fill in the blanks? more ›

In its first weekend of wide release, ($9.1M/$187.7M) continue to chug along towards $200M. more ›

was a hair behind at $16M ($176.7M). more ›

LAist has polled a number of our favorite LA locals to find out their New Year's Resolutions! In the spirit of fairness, here is mine: I'm cutting up the credit cards! Let's see what everyone else has to say: more ›

In a crowded weekend of new movies, it was zeroed in on $100 million ($4.1M/$98.3M). more ›

OOOwww! Good evening Los Angeles! Wooo! How you all fee-ull? more ›

Larry Doyle presents I Love You Beth Cooper 7pm @ Borders, Westwood more ›

LAist gets and listens to a Lot of music. You can see the bands we like in the concerts that we review, the Tonight in Rock listings that we compile, and in the cds that we review. But we realize that we listen to way more music than we review so we figured we make a list once a week letting you know what we're into. more ›

The Oscars go down in just a few hours, so this is the last call for Oscar Picks! more ›

The Oscars are right around the corner, everyone's an expert, so let's see what ya got. After the jump we have ten big categories for Sunday's award show. To enter out your picks in the comments and leave your real email address so we can contact you. Please follow this format: 1. Penelope Cruz 2. Jennifer Hudson 3. Forest Whitaker etc... Here are the AMAZING prizes we have for the winners The Grand Prize Winner... more ›

Soul sisters reigned supreme during last night’s American Idol. It was time for the 12 girl finalists to step up to the mike – and five women blew the rest of the girls – and all the guys –out of the water. more ›

With a tough, glossy finish, and a hearty dose of quirk, DFA dignitary, James Murphy, delivers fat danceability and wry cynicism to the latest LCD Soundsystem project, “Sound of Silver.” Detached, electronic soundscapes come peppered with vocal flourishes, throwback rhythms and mod-futuristic notions. Catchy, robotic hooks are held in place by glittery beats, atop atonal clanging. Also, as it turns out, the sound of silver is a cowbell. I had no idea. The record... more ›

There are really only two major music festivals that truly matter, like really matter: Coachella and South by Southwest. The former happens over two three days in the desert near Palm Springs, the latter rages for about a week on the dusty streets of Austin, Texas. SXSW features over 1,000 bands. You buy a wristband and you wander from bar to bar, club to club, alleyway to patio and you get to see some... more ›

Blogwar at Martini o'clock starring two guys who don't back down for nobody -- Martini Republic & blogging.la. It started here in the comment section, continued here and went over here. Even the word "pussy" has been used. Downtown Los Angeles Central City East Blogger takes note. A few days earlier: Martini Republic vs. LA Times regarding KTLA's Stephanie Edwards not doing the Rose Parade. LA Times' Joel Stein vs. his readers: "DON'T E-MAIL... more ›

"Unaccompanied Minors" soundtrack (Abacus) more ›

Wednesday - Tonight "NHL Hockey" (KDOC, 6:00 p.m.) Ducks @ Avalanche "NHL Hockey" (Fox Sports, 7:30 p.m.) Kings @ Sharks "NBA Basketball" (PRIME, 7:30 p.m.) Sonics @ Clippers "Everyone Says I Love You" (IFC, 6:00 p.m.) An evening of Woody Allen movies on IFC "Jericho/Criminal Minds/CSI: NY" (CBS, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.) New episodes. "Madonna: The Confessions Tour - Live From London" (NBC, 8 p.m.) Except, it's not really live I don't think, and... more ›

Two productions of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change happening at once and the world goes insane. For those in almost high desert-land, the Repertory East Playhouse in Santa Clarita opened the show on March 10 and the Hudson Mainstage Theatre in Hollywood opened it last Thursday. more ›

John Stewart recently called John Hodgman "very funny." That would be enough to keep us home playing the Daily Show video over and over, but it's not enough for Hodgman. He was center stage at the McSweeney's thing at REDCAT on Saturday and will be at Book Soup tonight. Because it's all about his book, The Areas of My Expertise, which includes the heretofore unknown Hobo Rebellion. Stewart says the book should not be taken as "real history" — and if there's anyone who knows their fake news, it's John Stewart. Tonight, 7pm, Book Soup in West Hollywood with fellow funny New YorkerJonathan Coulton. more ›

We are thrilled to hear that there's a second chance for Kepler's, the famous independent bookstore in Menlo Park. After an outpouring of support from bloggers, former employees, and friends around the country, and even NY Times coverage, things are taking a turn for the better. Councilmember Kelly Ferguson is organizing a rally this Tuesday, September 6th at 5 pm, outside the store, to be followed by a community organizing session at the Menlo Park City Hall. If you're in the Bay Area, please show up and make an extra-big "I Love You Kepler's" sign for us. We wish we could be there. more ›