Alex Finds ‘Lost World’

“The Lost World” was a marvel of stop-motion special effects when it premiered in 1925. Based on the 1912 novel of the same name by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this film followed the intrepid explorers who go deep into the jungles of South America to rescue a fellow Englishman who has been trapped on a […]

Glendale Arts Presents “Be”

A fun-filled family musical, “Be” is the story of a group of teenagers who come to audition for the role of a lifetime. Will they be able to play the parts that society has pre-determined? Or will they just get to Be? Find out on July 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alex Theatre. “Be” […]

A New Quest Awaits with Pokémon GO

A New Quest Awaits with Pokémon GO

By Charly SHELTON Those under the age of 35 know what a Pokémon is. There are those over the age of 35 who have good taste and play the games, but they are not expected to know Pokémon. Those under 35 years old were at most 16 when Pokémon was released in America – Sept. […]

‘Frozen’ at DCA

By Charly SHELTON Walt Disney World proudly opened “Frozen Ever After,” a new boat ride attraction in the Norway Pavilion of Epcot, late last month. In California, there isn’t room to add a new ride of that size so Disney California Adventure brought in “Frozen,” a stage show, to capitalize on the wave of popularity. […]

It’s Now Open – But Is It Worth the Wait?

It’s Now Open – But Is It Worth the Wait?

By Charly SHELTON For the last several months, we’ve brought you coverage of The Walking Dead year-round attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. From the initial announcement to the auditions, to the training, to the progress updates, and now it’s finally time to open the attraction. So was it worth the wait? Yes, with an asterisk. […]

Pterosaur Exhibit Opens at NHM

Pterosaur Exhibit Opens at NHM

By Charly SHELTON There are a handful of dinosaurs that everybody knows – T. rex, triceratops, stegosaurus, brontosaurus and pterodactyl – and each one of those has a story to tell. For example, it was recently posited that a triceratops is a juvenile form of a torosaurus and not a species on its own. A […]

The Walking Dead is Open

The Universal Studios Walking Dead daytime attraction opens Monday, July 4, and it really is scary. Members of the press were treated to an exclusive preview of the new attraction on Tuesday and True Believer has you covered. Tomorrow, Friday, in our bi-weekly edition of True Believer, we have full coverage with a photo gallery, […]

Finding Love and Laughter at Second City’s ‘Undateable’

Finding Love and Laughter at Second City’s ‘Undateable’

By Brandon HENSLEY Meet OkCupid user tracylovescats. Female, 36, straight. Do you want to date her? If so, be prepared, because if you can’t figure out from her username, she … loves … KITTIES! If you don’t love KITTIES then you won’t love her! How about MrNightlifeTron? This bro knows how to party like a […]

Celebrate Independence Day with ‘Americana’ Concert at LCPC

Excerpts from the Broadway musical “1776” will be included in La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s annual “Americana” concert, to be presented Saturday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tyler Wright will portray John Adams and Rebecca Sjowall will play the role of Abigail Adams as LCPC’s Chancel Choir and Orchestra presents scenes from a show that won […]

Chop Stop – More Than a Salad

Chop Stop – More Than a Salad

By Charly SHELTON I’m not a huge fan of salads. I eat them when I have to, but it’s very rare that I will order a salad as an entrée over another kind of food. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with salads; I just usually go for the burger or something with a little […]