As a young boy, Charles Burnett had a speech impediment that caused him to be riddled with shyness. The temporary debilitation would make him a careful listener and an astute observer "“ two qualities that played large roles in his filmmaking. Read more...
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Theater, Film and Television alumnus Charles Burnett’s work will be showcased at MoMA in New York. (Credit: UCLA Theater Film Television)
Just following the drowning death of Robbie, a talented dancer, "Burn This" opens in a cloud of emotion. Nicholas Martin's direction of Pulitzer Prize winner Lanford Wilson's play runs through May 1 at the Mark Taper Forum, where it had its world premiere nearly 25 years ago. Set in an airy bohemian New York loft apartment, the play focuses on the effects of the tragedy on those Robbie has left behind "“ his roommates, Larry (Brooks Ashmanskas) and Anna (Zabryna Guevara), the latter of which is also Robbie's grieving dance partner. While audiences never see beloved Robbie, Robbie's brother and supposed mirror image soon enters. Read more...
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The Kills have never been one for musical stagnation. The duo, a collaboration between British guitarist Jamie Hince and vocalist Alison Mosshart, of newfound Dead Weather fame, have always used new albums as an avenue to push the boundaries of their musical repertoire. Read more...
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For almost every band, the second full-length album is a time of reckoning. As a general rule, the fact that the band is releasing a second album indicates that there was something, some quality, in the previous release that attracted fans. Read more...
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When Jay Yun landed the opportunity to market the film "Girl Walks Into a Bar," he didn't know what to expect. Read more...
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“Girl Walks Into a Bar” is the first feature-length film debuted on YouTube.
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Standing in nothing but robes and faux nudity suits with exaggerated body parts, the actors of "The Escort" bring sex to the forefront. Read more...
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Gabriel Sunday (left) and Polly Draper portray the characters Mathew and Rhona, respectively, in the production of “The Escort.” The show, by Emmy Award-winning writer Jane Anderson, is playing at the Geffen Playhouse through May 8.
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Cee Lo Green's newly released single, "Bright Lights Bigger City," is for the most part a wonderful song. Read more...
