Hope’s Still Alive in Eddie Vedder’s ‘Matter of Time’ Concert Film
There’s a particular gravity to watching Eddie Vedder perform on his own. Without the band, without the familiar roar of
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‘The Muppets Special’ Sparks a Revival Rocket That Needs More Gonzo Fun to Take Off
The Muppets are back with a special that aims to reintroduce the beloved Jim Henson icons to a new generation,
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Bad Bunny’s Night at the 2026 Grammy Awards
Musician and global superstar Bad Bunny made waves at last night’s 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, CA. The
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A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘The Circle’
There is no doubt that the events of 2025 and already the first two months of 2026 have provided an
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Dr. Manhattan, Your 2026 Recap is Here!
(in the style of Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, with regards to Watchmen the 2019 HBO adaptation, and
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‘Anaconda’ is a Fun Jungle Adventure That Tackles Having a Midlife Crisis
Anaconda is a fast-paced jungle adventure that serves up a slithering good time. Starring Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn,
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is a Technical Marvel Trapped in a Familiar Story
Every trip to Pandora brings in a visually stunning new adventure and family drama with Jake Sully and Neytiri. The
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‘Zootopia 2’ Twists the Buddy-Cop Formula Without Losing Social Commentary
To say that Disney’s Zootopia is just another animated feature with anthropomorphized animals would be completely reductive. It’s a buddy
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‘Meet the Cartozians’ is an Incisive Love Letter to the Armenian American Experience
Armenian-American playwright Talane Monahon creates an incisive love letter to the Armenian experience with “Meet the Cartozians.
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A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Paranormal Activity’
When I first heard that the Paranormal Activity franchise has been adapted into a staged production, I was immensely skeptical
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“What It Sounds Like” is the Underrated, True Heart of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards were announced last Friday, and the hottest animated film of the year, KPop
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‘The Running Man’ Delivers Sharp Truths Even When it’s a Bit Overhyped
In a world where entertainment thrives on dehumanization, Stephen King’s The Running Man remains one of the most unsettlingly relevant
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NOC Review: ‘Predator: Badlands’ is an Enjoyable Sci-Fi Romp
Redefining a classic franchise is a difficult thing to do. Countless remakes and reboots of beloved classics from Poltergeist to
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‘In Your Dreams’ Balances Candy-Colored Chaos with Real Heart
Dreaming is one of the most powerful ways kids make sense of chaos or imagine what comes next. Whether it
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At First Glance, Universal’s ‘Mummy’ Sequel is Orientalist Regression
Swara explains why the announcement of Universal doing a “Mummy” Sequel may not be so exciting, and in fact may be regressive.
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NOC Review: ‘Palestine 36’ is an Epic Historical Film of Resounding Importance
Annemarie Jacir’s Palestine 36 is an epic historical film that takes the audience back to 1936 when Palestine began to
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A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘नेहा & Neel’
For better or worse, one of the oldest tropes in Asian American identity stories is often the generational & cultural
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NOC Review: Blumhouse Phones It In with ‘Black Phone 2’
Traveling back to 2022, I remember leaving my screening of The Black Phone, touched, thrilled, and genuinely surprised having seen
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NOC Review: ‘The Night of the Iguana’ at Boston Court Pasadena
Boston Court Pasadena’s production of The Night of the Iguana by Tennessee Williams opened on September 11. Set at the
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A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Paranormal Inside’
Prince Gomolvilas’ Paranormal Inside, now having one of its rolling world premieres at East West Players, achieves the astounding feat
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A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘In Response 2025: Rise Up!’
I’m normally not a fan of watching an anthology of short plays, but attending the opening night of Towne Street Theatre’s In
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‘Tron: Ares’ and the Algorithm of Humanity
In IMAX, Tron: Ares doesn’t just unfold, it engulfs you. From the first neon pulse to the last flicker of light, I
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A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘The Little King of Norwalk’
Latino Theater Company returns for their fall season with a laugh out loud hit in Israel López Reyes‘ The Little
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