Culture
“El Niño”: John Adams’ radically updated Latino Christmas oratorio
December 20, 2016The work had its world premiere in Paris in December 2000. Los Angeles brought it back in grand style this season.
Read moreThis week in history: Remembering protest singer Phil Ochs
December 19, 2016Phil Ochs was a profound singer/songwriter in the period that bridged the Civil Rights, antiwar and feminist movements.
Read moreMasterful “Neruda” film opens on December 16
December 15, 2016“We invented a world, just as Neruda invented his. The film we made is more a ‘Nerudian’ film than it is a film about Neruda, or perhaps it’s both.”
Read moreBigger pay on a small stage: Will L.A. theatres go dark?
December 14, 2016Small theatres barely keep the spotlights while they scrape up the rent.
Read more“Westworld”: First season offers intrigue, social critique
December 13, 2016At the conclusion of Westworld's first season, enthusiastic viewers of subtext are left hanging on a cliff.
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