Fiona Apple “Extraordinary Machine” Sony Records Fiona Apple’s first two albums presented the singer as an angry, emotional, waifish imp ready to explode anywhere, be it on her album or on stage. Read more...

Photographs of transvestites, call girls and murder victims have long graced the covers of tabloids, but the new exhibition at the Getty Center thrusts those images from their placement under newspaper headlines to the walls of a respected art museum. Read more...

“Elizabethtown” Directed by Cameron Crowe Paramount Pictures A depressed young man heads back east for the funeral of his father, meets the girl of his dreams, and gains a newfound appreciation for life, all set to one of the best soundtracks of the year. Read more...

Franz Ferdinand “You Could Have It So Much Better” Domino Records Until a month ago, Franz Ferdinand’s sophomore album, “You Could Have It So Much Better,” was going to be self-titled like the band’s debut, with the exact same cover art and a different color scheme. Read more...

“Good Night, and Good Luck.” Directed by George Clooney Warner Independent Pictures With good reason, most movie titles don’t end in periods. Since titles aim to entice viewers before they sit down and watch the film, a nudge seems more applicable than a declaration, and so question marks take over for periods. Read more...

The awards show. It’s the ultimate reason for a bunch of celebrities to dress up and get together in the same room to congratulate one another on being fabulous. Read more...

After nearly 18 months and $17 million in renovations, Westwood’s beloved Geffen Playhouse is almost ready to reopen its doors to the public. Now boasting a houseful of top-of-the-line seats, optimal sight lines, acoustic reflective panels and an entirely new second stage, the Audrey Skirball-Kenis Theater, the Geffen is at last fully equipped to host a more inclusive repertoire of performances, ranging from grand theatrics to intimate one-man shows. Read more...