Asleep's new album "Unpleasant Companion" possesses a sound that manages to blend the influences of Incubus, Nirvana and Radiohead into a harmonious overall sound. Read more...
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February 7, 12:19 am
Soundbite: Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten has never denied the fact that her abusive ex-boyfriend, who used to steal and break her beloved instruments, has played a huge role in her music. Read more...
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February 6, 12:53 am
B-sides: _Sasquatch! Music Festival a worthy counterpart to Coachella_
A few weeks ago, the following five words were the five I heard most often. In order from least to greatest frequency, they are: Coachella, Coachella, Coachella, Coachella and Coachella. Read more...
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February 3, 12:12 am
Typecasting undermines Hollywood talent
I walked into a screening of Katherine Heigl's new movie "One for the Money" expecting to roll my eyes over the contrived romantic comedy I had already seen Heigl do countless times. Read more...
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February 2, 12:32 am
Joy Sticks: _Video games provide players with an escape to an alternate reality_
I've said it before, but I'll say it again: Video games have an innate ability to submerge the player in the world of the game. Read more...
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February 1, 12:43 am
Artscapes: A brief yet enjoyable ride on Angels Flight Railway in Downtown Los Angeles
At first glance, Angels Flight has the look of a fanciful theme park trolley. Read more...
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Angels Flight was designed in 1901 by Colonel J.W. Eddy. The turn-of-the century funicular railway was among the first cultural landmarks dedicated in Los Angeles.
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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January 31, 12:18 am
TV shows unite finicky audiences
I never expected my mother to betray me. But there it was on the front page of the local newspaper's arts and entertainment section. My mom had revealed to a reporter that I was a television control freak. Read more...
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UP ALL NIGHT — “New Year’s Eve” Episode 113 — Pictured: (l-r) Delaney prince as Amy, Christina Applegate as reagan, Will Arnett as Chris — Photo by: Colleen Hayes/NBC