Two stories that shocked the world ““ one about a repressed boy transforming into a cockroach, another about incestuous relationships ““ have become educational lessons for Master of Fine Arts students; and for the rest of us, they’re opportunities for entertainment. Read more...

There was no word of it on Los Angeles’ KDOC-TV Channel 38, which I had on the tube for most of the week. I found out when Christy (my common-law wife) went online to check out the recaps of ABC’s “All My Children” and “General Hospital.” Sure, she was going to join my public crusade against the Big 4 networks, but she still needed her regular soap fix. Read more...

A bouquet of daisies. A romantic dinner at In-n-Out Burger. A shot glass shopping spree at aahs! and an improv comedy show. Forget high-class romance ““ it’s time for an Art to Heart blind date. Read more...

Chuck D never seems to run out of things to say. Born Carlton Ridenhour, the political activist and front man for the rap group Public Enemy will speak today at 7 p.m. Read more...

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“It’s just a harmonica,” some people might say. “It doesn’t belong in the venerated ranks of the strings and winds, nor does it have any business leading a band. Read more...

You may think there’s nothing to it, but director Rob Marshall simply cannot do it alone. Fresh off of this weekend’s $100 million box office milestone and wins at the Director’s Guild Awards and the Producer’s Guild Awards, this year’s Oscar favorite, “Chicago,”Â rouged its knees for a nostalgic red carpet fete through the American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater on Tuesday. Read more...