WILL Win: “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” SHOULD Win: “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” There’s just no arguing with the power of the “Ring.” Just as one fabled Ring of Power ruled over every species of Middle Earth, so will one trilogy rule over the entire Academy Awards ceremony this year. Read more...

So it seems this year’s Oscar race is primed to become the Academy’s personal tribute to “The Lord of the Rings” ““ and deservedly so. Considering neither of the trilogy’s first two installments won Oscars for Best Picture or Best Director, “The Return of the King” should take both. Read more...

“The Big Lebowski” and “Raising Arizona” New Beverly Cinema Feb. 20 ““ 21 How cool are the Coen brothers? We should all thank the New Beverly programmers for screening two of their best comedies back-to-back all weekend long. Read more...

It’s hard to believe guitar virtuoso Scott Tennant when he says he once performed onstage wearing a garbage bag, especially when he says it so frankly. Read more...

For over three decades, the Louisiana-based Cajun band BeauSoleil has perfected a winning recipe for a unique style of music that’s just as appealing as any bowl of fresh New Orleans gumbo. Read more...

Taking the stage of Silverlake’s trendy club Spaceland, this month’s rock-band-in-residence, The Vacation, endeavors to crack the hard shells of Los Angeles music-goers by presenting enduring punk-rock music with an attention-grabbing performance. Read more...

“The Wind Cries Mary” David Henry Hwang Theater “Bra burning doesn’t accomplish anything,” quips Eiko Hanabi, the main character in playwright Philip Kan Gotanda’s “The Wind Cries Mary,” playing at East West Players through Feb. Read more...