Movies
The film, which remakes a Dickens story, is decidedly dark. But it also sends an illuminating message about the human spirit.
June 4, 2004
Music
She focuses on the song, not the Vic’s audience -- and no one minds.
Feb. 6, 2004
In its first 15 minutes the thoroughly winning “Josh and S.A.M.”
Nov. 24, 1993
Writer and star Sonja Bennett skewers modern pregnancy culture in the cynical but stealthily heartwarming satire “Preggoland.”
May 7, 2015
The same enigma faces every singer who elects to venture into jazz: how to balance words and music.
Aug. 24, 2000
Travel & Experiences
Except for a few magical days, Malibu’s Surfrider Beach lies millpond flat in winter.
April 27, 2004
Tierney Sutton and her fine band make some familiar songs sound as good as new at Catalina Bar & Grill.
Jan. 1, 2007
“The Neon Bible” is not like any other period coming-of-age-in-the-South movies you’ve ever seen.
April 5, 1996
Entertainment & Arts
Movie review: ‘Good Neighbors’
July 29, 2011
Movie review: ‘The Trotsky’
July 2, 2010