Movies
Today in history: ‘Wizard of Oz’ songwriter & socialist Yip Harburg is born
April 8, 2015"I am a rebel by birth," Yip said, "I contest anything that is unjust, that causes suffering in humanity."
Read moreRep. Connolly won’t scab for “Sharknado 3”
March 20, 2015"I cannot be a party to the firing of a film crew seeking unionization, or its replacement with scab labor."
Read more“Queen & Country”: No time for sergeant-majors
March 3, 2015In the extremely enjoyable Queen & Country legendary English director John Boorman treads familiar ground we've seen in various films.
Read more“Birdman,” “Turner,” “McFarland”: Triple-header film review
February 27, 2015My movie buddy and I didn't really mind seeing a movie about pretentious people, but we felt that the entire thing was pretentious.
Read moreSpirit Awards for Indies; Academy Awards highlights
February 26, 2015The 30th Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 21, was held beneath an elaborate tent constructed at Santa Monica Beach.
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