Yet again this summer, aliens are threatening to annihilate the human race at a theater near you. They respond to the names Autobots and Decepticons "“ and there is more to them than meets the eye. Read more...

The hamburger is a symbol of red-blooded Americanism, and as much as we may love soy, wheatgrass and organic salads "“ this Wednesday is a time for meat. Read more...

Eight years after he first implored us to get up "“ among other things "“ on "Simon Says," Pharoahe Monch returns with his sophomore album "Desire." Read more...

Now in its second year in Westwood, the Los Angeles Film Festival, which opened June 21 and runs until July 1, has more to offer than just films and popcorn. Film watchers and filmmakers, Westwood theaters and other local establishments can get involved in the festivities. Read more...

Most people would feel more comfortable on the window side of a one-way mirror. But the New York foursome Battles, playing at the Troubador Saturday, has decided to submit themselves to scrutinous interrogation in the music video of their first single, "Atlas" off their debut album "Mirrored," which was released in May. Read more...

Filmmaker Thouly Dosios has taken an improbable path from Athens to Los Angeles and back again to Greece. Her thesis film, however, has taken a ride straight to the top of the awards circuit. Read more...

Back when I was a kid, going to the movies was far from a glamorous experience. Read more...