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Today on FilmWeek, we revisit Larry Mantle’s 2023 conversation with Patrick Stewart in memory of the late actor who died at the age of 86 this week.
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Thank you for rescuing my failed career, daughter. | Photo courtesy of Disney Millions of Americans ignored Christ this weekend in order to fill the already overstuffed pockets of the vaguely satanic and horribly buck-toothed Miley Cyrus. Hannah Montana: The Movie picked up a cool $34M to rule the box-office roost, eclipsing last week's winner Fast and Furious ($28.7M/$118M). Monsters vs. Aliens enjoyed a strong third weekend ($22.6M/$141M) to crush disappointing newcomer Observe and...
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Octo-peeps! / Photo by CJ Universal (Carolyn A. Hampton) via LAist's flickr pool. DEAD AUTHOR READING Tonight Machine Project teams up with 826LA for “Dead Author Readings” with Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson who’ll be discussing Walden. There are two shows at 8 and 10 pm. Bring blankets or something else to sit on. Space is limited because of Machine Project's "forest." CIRQUE* Royal/T and Zippercut are hosting a one-night only circus-themed...
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Photo: Rojer via Flickr Earlier this week, we held a contest for The Greek Theatre and Gibson Amphitheatre's annual concert subscription program called the Premiere Marquee Club. Basically, you buy your tickets early arranging your own subscription, which in turn has benefits such as retail and restaurant discounts, a dedicated concession line and guaranteed seating at both venues. Over one hundred of you entered the contest, but only one could be a winner (it...
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Biggest weekend since...The Dark Knight? Wow. | Photo courtesy of Universal Defying all expectations (and good common sense), Fast and Furious roared to the top of the weekend box office chart with an April-record haul of $72.5M. Last week's champ, Monsters vs. Aliens, came in a very distant second ($33.5M/$105.7M), but easily outdistanced A Haunting in Connecticut ($9.5M/$37.2M), the awful Knowing ($8.1M/$58.2M) and the hilarious I Love You, Man ($7.8M/$49.2M). In the latest indictment...
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DISCUSSION* More than 160,500 women have served (and died) in the former president’s the war in Iraq, but many find themselves isolated in the male-dominated culture. “This seclusion, combined with the military's history of gender discrimination and the uniquely challenging conditions in Iraq, has resulted in a mounting epidemic of sexual abuse, physical degeneration, and emotional distress among many female soldiers.” Tonight Columbia University journalism professor Helen Benedict will talk about her latest book,...
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NCAA final on CBS, Go "S"!!!! Perhaps it's because of the NCAA final, but it seems like there isn't a heck of a lot of TV news to report, all of late night TV tonight is repeats and no one has given us any cool leaks lately. Do you have the inside scoop on some TV tidbits? Other than former "Charlie's Angels" angel Farrah Fawcette's cancer spreading, of course. We know we're going to...
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Venice custom bike shop LA Brakeless (12220 Venice Blvd.) has won over a following of bike enthusiasts and celebrities like Moby, Jason Lee, Milo Ventimiglia and Hayden Panettiere with their wide selection of high quality parts and reasonable prices. The shop is now ready to drop a line of t-shirts and they're celebrating today at 7p.m. with a launch party featuring music from a lineup of LA lyricists like Low End Theory resident emcee...
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You can see cherry blossoms in full bloom all over the Los Angeles area right now, but if you don't get your fill taking a stroll around Lake Balboa, you may want to head down to Little Tokyo today or tomorrow, because all weekend long they are celebrating via the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Soak up the vibrant colors of the delightful blooms while stepping into the Japanese culture. Enjoy live entertainment like Ondo...
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Photo by Clinton Steeds via Flickr Springtime can mean a renewal of the earth, and for the Thai people, it means their traditional New Year celebration called Songkran. The festival is about celebrating community, and visiting with friends, relatives, and elders. Luckily, Los Angeles boasts a significant population of residents with Thai heritage, and we can take part in the colorful and spirited celebration, no matter our background, so long as we can get...
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Ren 911! Benefit Show TONIGHT. Photo courtesy Comedy Central. You will be doing yourself a very large disservice if you don't get your ass over to Largo tonight to check out the Reno 911! Benefit Show, to raise money for Planting Peace, a charity that works to help children in impoverished nations. Every member of the show, including Tom Lennon, Joe Lo Truglio and Ian Roberts, will be sharing stage time with a roll...
