Entertainment Articles
Animated 'Persepolis' captures the hearts of viewers and critics
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Originally Published February 12, 2008 When Marjane Satrapi was a young girl in Iran, there were two things she most looked forward to: shaving her legs, and becoming the last prophet in the galaxy. Now, she can add winning an Oscar to her list. Her film, "Persepolis," based on her autobiographical graphic novel series, is nominated for best animated feature this year.
MOCA's new collection showcases contemporary art
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Originally Published February 26, 2008 For lovers of contemporary art, or anyone interested in learning something about it, or for those who want something different to do on a weekend other than a movie or concert, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles presents "Collecting Collections: Highlights from the Permanent Collection.
'Shine a Light' presents the Rolling Stones with gusto
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Originally Published April 8, 2008 After giving respective credit to The Band in "The Last Waltz" and Bob Dylan in "No Direction Home: Bob Dylan," Oscar award winning director Martin Scorsese uses the camera to shine a directorially distinctive light on yet another of rock and roll's musical giants, the Rolling Stones.
Snoop Dogg's 'Ego Trippin' shows musical growth
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Originally Published April 22, 2008 What can I write that will sway your mind away from that disturbingly catchy single that is inescapable from radio stations coast to coast? Yeah, "Sexual Eruption" (or "Seduction," depending on what you prefer to sing out loud when your car windows are rolled up) is a hit, and rightfully so.
Harold and Kumar movie chronicles great escape
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Originally Published April 29, 2008 America's dimwitted duoare back, only this time they aren't in search of White Castle's delicious burgers; they find themselves incarcerated in Guantanamo Bay, the United States military prison for potential terrorists, and eventually as escaped fugitives who look to get a "lift" from the law.
All ages can enjoy vibrant fantasy of 'Spiderwick'
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Originally Published February 19, 2008 Don't let Nickelodeon's boasting of production rights fool you - Director Mark Waters' "The Spiderwick Chronicles" is the sort of fantasy-adventure that will entertain all age ranges; like a modern day "Jumanji," following a fantasy come to life formula. Like "Jumanji," Spiderwick follows an almost identical theme-not a bad blueprint to borrow from, but the similarities are noted.
