Hanks’s Homespun Hero Stands Tall In ‘Captain Phillips’
By Susan JAMES It’s always tricky bringing real events to the screen. Even good movies like Ben Affleck’s 2012 “Argo” can veer toward making one side into the good guys and everyone else into the screaming hoards of evil. Director Paul Greengrass’ new film “Captain Phillips” doesn’t make that mistake. Based on the true story […]
Celebrating the Legacy of Loretta Young
By Michael YEGHIAYAN The mystique of Hollywood’s fabled “Golden Age” can be traced to its celebrities – the elegant and alluring stars who ruled the screen and came to epitomize 20th century Los Angeles. Standing among these giants of the era was Loretta Young, whose grace and presence left a legacy that set the standard […]
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Anniversary
By Charly SHELTON Fifty years ago, the world was introduced to two icons, both of which would quickly become household names: the film, “It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World” and the Cinerama Dome. The first film ever shown in the Dome as well as the first premiere, “It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World” […]
Getting Parade Ready
It’s almost that time of the year: the 82nd Hollywood Christmas Parade, benefiting Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, is coming to the streets of Hollywood on Sunday, Dec. 1. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a pre-show, followed by the parade commencing at 6 p.m. This is one of the few times in the […]
Titanic Auerbach “24 Preludes” dominates Camerata Pacifica program
By Ted AYALA Whether or not Arnold Schoenberg actually uttered the well-known quote about there still being great music to be composed in the key of C major, there is no doubt that whoever said that was right. The concept of tonality—even after being dragged and battered through the ideological minefields of 20th century musical […]
VIDEO: “Its A Mad Mad Mad Mad World” Q and A
Fancy Food Found at the Galleria
By Charly SHELTON If you have been to the Glendale Galleria recently, you will have noticed some changes going on – some updates. The dirty, well-worn carpet has been replaced by clean, white marble tiles. The brick walls are in the process of being covered in new drywall. And what you once expected as “mall […]
‘Madness’ Found at Cinerama Dome
Madness will reign supreme on Sunday, Oct. 27 when the historic Cinerama Dome in Hollywood continues its 50th anniversary celebration by presenting the film that started it all, Stanley Kramer’s madcap epic comic caper, “It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.” The film received it’s world premiere on Nov. 7, 1963 at what was then […]
Nerds from Across the Country Unite at NYC Comic-Con
By Steve HERNANDEZ CV Weekly designer and self-proclaimed nerd Steve Hernandez shares his experience of traveling 3,000 miles to take part in Comic-Con – New York. New York City last weekend was invaded by comic readers, media fans and cosplayers (people dressed in their favorite character’s costumes) from around the globe. And as the herds […]