Within the next few days we will announce the rules and format of the first-ever LAist Oscar Contest, where all of our readers will have a chance to participate and win a prize. more ›

LAist is feeling a little bit depressed at the current selection of new films playing at the local cineplex. We're just feeling a little bit taken advantage of, and you're about to read why. more ›

Here in Los Angeles, they say you should write about what you know. more ›

While a few scenesters and industry folk ventured out into the city last night for some post new year's revelry at the house that Justin Timberlake built, Chi, we don't expect that many are going to brave the heavy rain and lightning storms this evening unless they are going to The Grove or the Arclight to finally catch The Life Aquatic or Million Dollar Baby or sneaking into their local multiplex in disguise to catch the horrible White Noise. more ›