“Kontroll” Directed by Nimród Antal ThinkFilm Inc. A drunk woman, half-dressed, descends into the Budapest subway system, struggling to crack open a bottle of champagne. She pops the cap, takes a swig, and approaches the metro platform. Read more...

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra stands as one of the few full orchestras to perform chamber music the way it was traditionally conceived ““ without a conductor. But the lack of a visible conductor does not make it a “leader-less” orchestra, as many would believe. Read more...

Whether you’re lured by the catchy tag line, “Slay. Prey. Display.” or by the even more eloquent promise to, “See Paris Die,” “House of Wax” is one film that doesn’t renege on its customer guarantee. Read more...

INDIO “”mdash; The only thing better than cleaning up at Casino Morongo is blowing your winnings on junk food like a 5-year-old who just found a $20 bill. Read more...

I’m normally not one to watch classic television. Growing up, I always hated when my favorite kids’ channel Nickelodeon transformed into Nick at Nite and old re-runs of “The Honeymooners” or “Bewitched” came on. Read more...

Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s genius play, “You Can’t Take It With You,” proves that some old lessons in life will never be antiquated. Christopher Hart, the son of playwright Moss Hart, does his father proud in directing the Geffen Playhouse’s production of the timeless tale of family, identity and finding your own way. Read more...

Spoon “Gimme Fiction” Merge Records “When you believe, they call it rock and roll?” With a record like “Gimme Fiction,” singer/guitarist Britt Daniel shouldn’t even have to ask. Read more...