Costume Designers Guild Awards went to "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," "W.E." and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." - 4 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 5:52pm -
This year’s box office is booming, except, gulp, for Oscar movies. The 2012 grosses have been surprisingly strong, up nearly 18% year to date compared with 2011. But if you think any of that is thanks to people rushing out to see the best picture c… - 22 hours ago, 21 Feb 12, 11:35pm -
According to an L.A. Times study of the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures, some 500 voting members, from actors and directors to makeup artists and hairstylists, reside abroad. The largest regional bloc is from Britian, including England,… - 23 hours ago, 21 Feb 12, 10:09pm -
Guillermo del Toro, who is next set to direct "Pacific Rim," has signed on to produce "Day of the Dead," a CG-animated film. - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 9:19pm -
Oscars 2012: The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences is populated with older members -- producers, actors, directors and others -- who serve as a living testament to a time when Hollywood was a small town in the most literal sense. But perhaps… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 4:30pm -
I just made a bad drug deal. That's what Alchemist and Oh No inform me after I exit the Pharmacy, a medical marijuana bazaar on Abbot Kinney."You paid $73 for this?" asks an incredulous Oh No, as the producer unscrews the lid from the Pineapple Goat… - 7 days ago, 16 Feb 12, 8:00am -
fri 2/17Ryan AdamsWALT DISNEY CONCERT HALLSome things are just meant to be. Ryan Adams may have the soul of a punk rocker, and he certainly has an impressively encyclopedic knowledge of obscure hardcore bands from the earl... - 7 days ago, 16 Feb 12, 8:00am -
Synonymous with the humanistic, eco-minded, pastel-hued elegance of Japanese filmmaker and animation virtuoso Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away), Studio Ghibli, which Miyazaki co-founded, has earned its vaunted reputation as Disney's Pixar of the East. A… - 7 days ago, 16 Feb 12, 8:00am -
Based in Los Angeles and trained at UCLA's film school, Nina Menkes has made five feature films in 26 years, all of them appropriating Hollywood genres — noir, horror, procedurals — as raw matter for wildly nonlinear works dedicated to scrambling… - 7 days ago, 16 Feb 12, 8:00am -
The clean, orderly home has a particular hold on the Austrian imagination — specifically the basement, the nation's subterranean subconscious. This has not been lost on native filmmakers: Rainer Frimmel edited the video confessionals of a Viennese… - 7 days ago, 16 Feb 12, 8:00am -
Hostilities in This Means War are declared as two workmates compete for the affection of the same woman. The contested objective is Lauren (Reese Witherspoon), a product tester who decides to apply comparative shopping techniques to dating. Her would… - 7 days ago, 16 Feb 12, 8:00am -
Thurs., Feb. 16The Egyptian hosts two great silent features directed by Charlie Chaplin, City Lights (1931) and A Woman of Paris (1923). City Lights features Chaplin's iconic Little Tra... - 7 days ago, 16 Feb 12, 8:00am -
Well this may be a first for Binary: Dubstep! Ha. James Blake isn’t exactly a master of the wobble, but they don’t call him the “Prince of Dubstep” without reason. Anyway, onto the tune, which is a massive one. Poindexter, a Portland based pr… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 11:19am -
This is how Fabian does it. And I am absolutely obsessed. This beat is simultaneously sexy, tropical and ravey – making Los Angeles and the Binary family proud. Fabian – Do It by iamFabian The vocals ripped from Montell Jordan’s “This is H… - 4 days ago, 18 Feb 12, 5:43pm -
Happy Valentines day kiddos! Today we get up close with Chateaubriand aka Paul Perrault of Bordeaux.France. “The Sunset” is a sexy jam and really illustrates how much this young producer has grown. A few months ago I waxed complimentary abo… - 8 days ago, 14 Feb 12, 7:23pm -
Cut Copy’s bassist Ben Browning branched off and released his single “I Can’t Stay” from his forthcoming EP “Love Motion”. The Australian zealous, funky and summery sound that Cut Copy is notorious for still remains in Ben’s solo piec… - 12 days ago, 10 Feb 12, 7:04pm -
It’s a dreary day in Los Angeles today, and our man Goldroom has supplied the perfect bluesy remix to mirror this enigma of a day in the typically sunny SoCal. Goldroom‘s remix to Citizens! Reptile is what we hope you’ve come expect from a G… - 14 days ago, 8 Feb 12, 7:06pm -
A French Express production represents an erotic cocktail of all that is lush, tropical, and pure. And Perseus, the boutique label’s head, creates music that fits this mold to the tee. Perseus’ music has a chilling yet sensual affect–it has… - 16 days ago, 6 Feb 12, 7:17pm -
Time and chance recently conspired for me to drop in on an old Westside joint, Hamburger Habit, at Sepulveda & National Blvds. for the first time in good long while. This mini-mall anchor is a mishmash of past dead eras, a 50′s-style diner with a h… - 6 days ago, 16 Feb 12, 7:48pm -
Sinead O’Connor Monday, February 20 Tuesday, February 21 El Rey Theatre* *Moved from Hollywood Forever Masonic Lodge. Those tickets must be refunded & new tickets purchased for the El Rey. [ENTER TO WIN TICKETS] Specify night preference, if any. … - 9 days ago, 13 Feb 12, 6:31pm -
Dr. Dog with Purling Hiss Friday, February 10 Orpheum Theatre (moved from The Music Box) Tickets & Info [ENTER TO WIN TICKETS] Dr. Dog photo by Sung, Coachella ’09 - 13 days ago, 9 Feb 12, 10:41pm -
One full year after its release, the singer's album "21" continues to find a new audience.One full year after its release, the singer's album "21" continues to find a new audience. - 1 hour ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:21pm -
Four months after he was hired, David Stainton has abruptly resigned as head of Paramount Pictures' fledgling animation unit, the studio announced Wednesday. - 1 hour ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:05pm -
Biel's left-hand ring finger has been under the microscope and if she really did get a ring from Justin Timberlake, she hasn't been wearing it out much. Biel's left-hand ring finger has been under the microscope and if she really did get a ring from… - 2 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:51pm -
STAR OF SUPER BOWL XLVI HALFTIME SHOW FOUGHT FOR "MATERIAL GIRL" TRADEMARK RIGHTS IN CLOTHINGBefore her appearance at the Super Bowl festivities this weekend, singer/songwriter Madonna was locked in a battle over the trademark "Material Girl" with a… - 16 days ago, 6 Feb 12, 8:47pm -
DC COMICS DEFEATS MOTION TO DISMISS COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS OVER BATMOBILE REPLICA CAR KITSDC Comics, publisher of the original Batman comic strip, filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer and seller of vehicle modification kits that allow a c… - 20 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 9:40pm -
COMMUNICATION IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA AGEBy now, you've seen the image. In June 2011, the Vancouver Canucks lost game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals to the Boston Bruins in Vancouver. Chaos ensued, and Vancouver burned. Sports fans rioting in disapp… - 10 Aug 11, 2:30pm -
STUDIO WINS ENTERTAINMENT LITIGATION RELATING TO "CARS" FRANCHISEThe studios behind the "Cars" motion picture franchise ended their July with a bang -- winning their litigation in Los Angeles federal court over the creation of the franchise. Last We… - 2 Aug 11, 5:30pm -
STUDIO SETTLES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT CLAIM BROUGHT BY TATTOO ARTISTLate last month, Warner Bros. settled the copyright infringement lawsuit brought by the tattoo artist who designed the tatoo which appears on the face of former world heavyweight box… - 20 Jul 11, 5:00pm -
TOP COURTROOM MOTION PICTURESIn the spirit of the many lists of "top" whatever in the entertainment industry, I decided to write about my favorite courtroom films. Before doing so, I decided to do "research" -- so I purchased some movies that I had… - 14 Sep 10, 9:35pm -
Over the last few weeks, many have commented about Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s decision to apply for trademark protection for the name of their newborn child — Blue Ivy Carter. Many have observed that the move will protect Blue Ivy and the family from… - 5 days ago, 17 Feb 12, 6:14pm -
Most days, this blog is all about analyzing entertainment news stories. Today, it’s just about analyzing an entertaining news story. Forty-eight year old Florida billionaire John Goodman (owner of the International Polo Club Palm Beach, not Rosea… - 12 days ago, 10 Feb 12, 8:03pm -
Unless you live here, I’m assuming you’re aware of a little football game taking place this weekend between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. (Hey, wait a minute, that sounds awfully familiar…) I’m as excited as anyone for… - 19 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 8:11pm -
Q: I will be directing a small feature financed by private investors. It’s based on my script. I want to ask for final cut, but I know only big time directors get final cut. Anyway, I wonder if it’s something I can ask for and how final c… - 20 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 6:18pm -
If you read the paper, watch TV, listen to the radio or use the Internet, it’s been tough to avoid SOPA recently. (If you don’t, well, you’re probably hand-writing angry missives in a cabin and not reading this.) What we’ve seen thus far… - 27 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:28am -
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., last Monday my husband and I found ourselves with three glorious hours to kill midday, while our daughter visited a friend. We could have cleaned out the garage, but instead we went to lunch at a new-ish bar… - 30 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 9:22pm -
Jennifer Aniston to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb. 22, two days before the release of 'Wanderlust.' - 50 mins ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:40pm -
Actress Lindsay Lohan received a glowing review during a brief court hearing Wednesday morning about her probation progress. - 3 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 6:14pm -
Demi Lovato will show fans her new, post-rehab life on her new MTV special. "Demi Lovato: Stay Strong" will air on MTV on March 6. - 42 mins ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:48pm -
“X Factor” contestant Rachel Crow from last season has signed a talent deal with Nickelodeon. If that weren’t enough, the 14-year-old has also wrangled a recording deal with Columbia Records. - 3 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 6:43pm -
Jamie Lee Curtis made a return to network TV with her guest appearance on "NCIS" and it looks like she's bringing some romance with her. Jamie Lee Curtis' character may be a potential love interest for Mark Harmon's perpetually single Special Agent G… - 3 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 6:16pm -
"Glee" recap: A recap of the midwinter finale of 'Glee' -- 'On My Way' -- in which Dave Karofsky attempts suicide, New Directions wins Regionals, and Quinn's fate hangs in the balance. - 6 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 3:36pm -
Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles said Wednesday she will play a special show at the Troubadour to mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. - 1 hour ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:25pm -
One full year after its release and Adele's "21" continues to find a new audience. In its 52 weeks in the top-10 of the U.S. pop charts, "21" has now sold more than 7.3 million copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan. - 1 hour ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:09pm -
The Beatles music is now available for the first time as ringtones. Cell phone users can download any of 27 Beatles No. 1 hits from iTunes for $1.29 each. - 4 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 5:57pm -
Adele's momentum is showing no signs of slowing. After winning six Grammy Awards and taking the top prize at the Brit Awards, the young soulful star bested a chart record set by another vocal powerhouse, the late Whitney Houston. Adele's "21" coasted… - 9 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 1:00pm -
Welcome home, Adele. Now please, step aside for Blur. London's soulful singer, who won six Grammy Awards and performed for the first time earlier this month after undergoing vocal cord surgery, unexpectedly took top honors at the 2012 Brit Awards. He… - 18 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 3:07am -
From the start, Rihanna and Brown have asked that the public allow them to move beyond their turbulent past — but here they are flaunting it, in dull yet reckless approximations of edgy individuality, on two different songs. - 19 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 2:34am -
Five years after the release of their incredibly prescient “Night Drive” album, Portland’s Chromatics are on the verge of unleashing their follow up, “Kill For Love” in the next few weeks. Over the last month or so, the band have been teas… - 2 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:22pm -
Playing on Prefix is a feature on KCRW’s Music Blog in which writers from the eclectic music site Prefix hip you to what’s coming out of their computer speakers each week.Dirty Ghosts’ rocking, unique sound is a little tough to pinpoint. It’… - 6 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 3:48pm -
Wow. Gary Clark Jr.That was all I could say after his live session on KCRW It was everything I look for in an artist – incredible musicianship, top notch song writing, a “look” and physical presence that is undeniable and a voice that sticks w… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 6:51pm -
Pete Yorn was so inspired by The Beach Boys’ reunion during the Grammys that he decided to share a cover he had recorded of “Surfer Girl”, one of his “all time favorite songs”. Surfer Girl by peteyornHe recorded it as part of a record of… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 5:43pm -
Monday mornings are always an exciting time at KCRW because Morning Becomes Eclectic host Jason Bentley does a lot of his music listening over the weekend and he always shares his new favorites.Last week, he played a new song from North Carolina gro… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 4:39pm -
Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEYTuesday, February 21, Nashville-based Jessie Baylin embraces a classic pop sound that evokes the era of Brill Building songwriters. But it’s her uncanny ability to moder… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 12, 7:46pm -
Clifton’s amazing cafeteria on Broadway downtown closed awhile back, and it was purchased by a happening developer in 2010. The new incarnation isn’t open to the great unwashed as of yet, but for you…a special sneek peek!Starting this weeke… - 6 days ago, 17 Feb 12, 5:12am -
Sorry for my absence…factors beyond my control!Think about the leg-up you’d have with a lock on the two documentary categories! Well, you’re in luck since you can see all the nominated feature and short docs at DocuDay on Saturday the… - 9 days ago, 14 Feb 12, 12:16am -
Alas, I was unable to go to Sundance because of KCRW’s Membership Drive which began last week (SUPPORT KCRW HERE). Luckily, The Treatment producer Jenny Radelet was able to sneak off for a few days…here’s the final day of her report!… - 23 days ago, 30 Jan 12, 10:34pm -
Alas, I was unable to go to Sundance because of KCRW’s Membership Drive which began last week (SUPPORT KCRW HERE). Luckily, The Treatment producer Jenny Radelet was able to sneak off for a few days…here’s day five of her report!DAY F… - 23 days ago, 30 Jan 12, 4:50pm -
Alas, I was unable to go to Sundance because of KCRW’s Membership Drive which began last week (SUPPORT KCRW HERE). Luckily, The Treatment producer Jenny Radelet was able to sneak off for a few days…here’s day four of her report!DAY FOUR… - 24 days ago, 29 Jan 12, 11:58pm -
Alas, I was unable to go to Sundance because of KCRW’s Membership Drive which began last week (SUPPORT KCRW HERE). Luckily, The Treatment producer Jenny Radelet was able to sneak off for a few days…here’s day three of her report!DAY THREE… - 25 days ago, 28 Jan 12, 9:18pm -
Ed Asner and Valerie Harper are teaming up on a new project: an attempt to take down the proposed merger of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. - 1 hour ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:16pm -
David Stainton has abruptly resigned as head of Paramount Pictures' fledgling animation unit, the studio announced Wednesday. The Viacom Inc.-owned studio said David Stainton had left his job for "personal reasons," - 3 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 6:16pm -
Van Nuys-based company Real to Reel is building a successful business leasing out hospitals to film crews from TV shows such as "Criminal Minds." - 21 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 12:39am -
Netflix is discussing a partnership with former HBO Films president Colin Callender to produce original content, including mini-series and movies, for the online video service, sources said. - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 8:06pm -
God knows we’ve seen a lot of record stores close over the past decade, mostly because of ipods, itunes, and people who just plain don’t feel obligated to pay for music.But there was a great record store called the Record Mart down in the Times… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 7:00pm -
A Cuban friend of mine just sent me this video of the redoubtable Cuban charanga group Orquesta Aragón. Charanga music is a kind of swinging Cuban chamber music prominently featuring flutes and violins. Add drums, hand percussion like congas an… - 8 days ago, 14 Feb 12, 7:15pm -
In the past few weeks I’ve begun teaching a music salon again on Tuesday nights. Recently I did a session on the guitar, its history and various permutations. We featured some early blues guitar from the likes of Blind Willie Johnson, Elmore J… - 13 days ago, 9 Feb 12, 7:52pm -
Fresh from the half-time flip-off that British superstar M.I.A. did at half time on Sunday’s Super Bowl, now she comes out with a provocative video that will certainly not only turn some heads but also turn off others. I’m told that it could h… - 15 days ago, 7 Feb 12, 8:46pm -
Jazzman, pianist, and arranger Clare Fischer has just died at 83. I first heard of him via Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers version of his song “Pensativa”, a jazz classic now covered by many artists, Bill Evans and Hubert Laws among them. Fi… - 15 days ago, 7 Feb 12, 8:13pm -
I was fortunate enough to go to opening night of the new production, here in LA next to the Santa Monica Pier where it has been staged for many years. The theme is the life of insects, the smallest and most plentiful members of the animal kingdom.… - 19 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 6:15pm -
