By Ted AYALA Southern California means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but if there is a single adjective that best describes the region, I think we can all agree that “diverse” is perhaps the most fitting. Food, entertainment, culture, you name it – if it exists beyond our borders, […]
The commemorative screening of the film “Fahrenheit 451” will be shown in celebration of Ray Bradbury’s birthday on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Glendale Central Library Auditorium. Admission is free and seating is limited. “Fahrenheit 451” was adapted to the screen from a novel by award-winning writer Ray Bradbury and stars Julie […]
By Susan JAMES For viewers who love Marvel superheroes, fairy tales and artificial intelligence, the upcoming television season has something just for you. This year’s Comic-Con, held last week at the San Diego Convention Center, introduced a host of premiering shows whose creators couldn’t be more excited about their creations. Whether that will translate into […]
By Charly SHELTON Wolverine is one of the most popular comic book characters in the Marvel Universe. He has had numerous series throughout the years and has a huge following in the nerd community. And yet when it was time to give him his own movie, it was a disappointment to fans. Based on one […]
By Susan JAMES If you can’t tell “Being Human” (Syfy Channel’s take on a vampire, a ghost and a werewolf) from “Almost Human” (android partners with human cop on Fox) or ‘The Originals” (the CW’s vampire spin-off of “The Vampire Diaries”) from “The Awesomes,” (comic book superheroes coming to you on Hulu), Comic-Con can be […]
By Eddie TAYLOR Saturday evening was a night filled with music for patrons of the Steel Pit in Tujunga. Local bands The Verm, Alan’s Breakfast, 100 Onces, and Sketch Orchestra participated in a symphony of mathematical riffs, ambient soundscapes, and powerhouse drummers in a successful effort to bring down the house. The Verm started the […]
Tickets are now on sale to see legendary singer Engelbert Humperdinck at the iconic Starlight Bowl in Burbank on Aug. 4. The evening’s program will consist of Humperdinck’s greatest hits and fan favorites. The voice of Humperdinck has endeared him to millions of fans around the world with hits including, “Release Me (and Let Me […]
By Ted AYALA It may not seem like it at first hearing, but classical music and contemporary pop music share more in common than one might think. Specifically, roots in dance music. Just as jazz and rock music progressed from simple dance music to imposing sonic edifices meant to be enjoyed as music in and […]