Edie Falco, from The Sopranos to LA’s Top Cop with ‘Tommy’

 ‘Tommy,’ CBS cop drama starring Edie Falco What kind of encounters has Edie Falco had with real life cops? “I’m a pretty good kid,” she reported. “L.A. cops have to work ... Continue Reading →

Lucy Hale is the new Mary Tyler Moore on CW’s ‘Katy Keene’

 Who can turn the world on with her “style,” to paraphrase the opening theme of the ’70s classic Mary Tyler Moore Show. Now, for this generation of young, independent working ... Continue Reading →

Cirque du Soleil’s VOLTA, awesome acts that soar

 Review: VOLTA, the 22nd edition of the exceptionally-creative shows from Cirque du Soleil presented in the Los Angeles area, can take its place among the awesome crowd-pleasing events ... Continue Reading →

Oscar Party 2000 at The Hollywood Museum

As usual, I am the first journalist to announce that the Oscar viewing Party 2000 will be held at the legendary Hollywood Museum. We have attended this SRO soiree for the past 4 years, ... Continue Reading →

The Rhythm Section

A fairly good premise goes awry. Various elements should make for a good story: CIA, MI6, terrorist bombing, widow sent into destitution (and prostitution), revenge or redemption for ... Continue Reading →

 London, Reign Over Me: How England’s Capital Built Classic Rock 

London, Reign Over Me: How England’s Capital Built Classic Rock [Rowman & Littlefield, February 2020] by Stephen Tow I wasn’t alone in thinking that nearly everything pouring ... Continue Reading →

Preview: ‘Hamlet The Rock Musical’ rocks at El Portal Theatre Feb. 14-23

 Hamlet, the brooding Prince of Denmark, is one of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters. But who knew the melancholy man-child could rock the house!  It will happen at the historic ... Continue Reading →

The Gentlemen – Guy Ritchie In Full Effect

Guy Ritchie has carved out a clever niche for himself: the British caper-crime-thriller with just the right dash of humo(u)r. If you admired any of his prior films (especially ‘Lock, ... Continue Reading →