Movies
“Powwow Highway,” the serio-comic story of a contemporary Cheyenne’s quest to find his ancestral roots, has drawn some critical raves.
March 26, 1989
‘Pineapple Express’; ‘Babylon A.D.’; ‘Bangkok Dangerous’; ‘Righteous Kill’; ‘The Wackness’
Jan. 4, 2009
Josh Peck, ‘The Wackness’
Jan. 9, 2009
“Ed and His Dead Mother” (at the Sunset 5), the darkest of dark comedies, boasts a wonderfully original script by Chuck Hughes and a well-nigh perfect cast but is sadly done in by Jonathan Wacks’ flat, uninspired direction.
Nov. 17, 1993
Very rarely, an actor’s presence casts a shadow almost larger than the production that shelters him--or her.
March 17, 1989
Entertainment & Arts
This is one of nine Untitled Film Stills in “WACK!
May 13, 2007
The movie industry’s alternative awards will take place Saturday afternoon in a tent at the beach in Santa Monica--a far cry from the chandeliers, TV cameras and black-tie clad celebrities at the Los Angeles Music Center where Monday’s Academy Awards will be held.
March 26, 1993
This week’s celebrated fine film openings include both “Road House,” with the direction credited to one Rowdy Herrington, and now “How I Got Into College” (citywide), directed by a Mr.
May 20, 1989
Movie review: ‘Season of the Witch’
Jan. 7, 2011
Two minutes into “Drive” (Los Feliz, Hollywood), during a brief, sizzlingly bright monochrome montage of engines, automotive accessories and L.A. roadways, you can tell that director Jefery Levy has lots of visual style.
Aug. 7, 1992