Tonight at 7:30 pm, Cinema Speakeasy holding a screening of The Two Escobars at Laemmle Music Hall 3. The documentary covers the worlds of politics, drugs and sports and how the lives of two Columbians named Escobar--one a criminal and one a soccer star--became intertwined with tragic results. There will be a Q & A with director Jeff Zimbalist following the movie. Tickets: $7 and $1 for a small popcorn. more ›

Each week KCRW's Rob Long offers a humorous yet poignant look into the shiny world of weird known as showbiz. That's Martini Shot. This week, Long explores an issue discussed daily in hushed tones around Los Angeles coffee shops. What if someone steals my script idea? more ›

If you're not familiar with Josh Heald, you've at least no doubt heard those four little words he made so famous: Hot Tub Time Machine. As the writer of the film, the idea for such a wacky, hilarious, throwback ski comedy is all his. LAist was fortunate enough to sit down over some (spilled) coffee with Heald as he talked about getting his project off the ground, working with such a great cast, duping IMDB, and of course that damn title. more ›

Silver Jews is coming to town. On just the second tour of a 20-year career, DC Berman and his familial touring band will visit LA tonight behind its sixth recording, Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea. more ›