Los Angeles can, yet again, boast about having the most variety, if not depth, of something. Home to the most diverse Muslim population in the United States, Los Angeles County is full of halal restaurants. Halal means permitted or lawful according to Sharia (Islamic) laws. In the realm of dining ou ... More >>
See also: *Previous "We'd Like to Help the Academy" columns Perceived reality has a habit of becoming actual reality when it comes to the Academy Awards. It was with that in mind that we decided to funnel whatever influence we may have into "We'd Like to Help the Academy," an online column launched ... More >>
Tilda, Tsvian and Don Johnson
Law and order, Nuri Bilge Ceylan-style
Our critics' recommendations for the best of the fest
CANNES, FRANCE. The 64th Cannes Film Festival provided an exceptionally rich and varied slate and the jury--headed by Robert De Niro--proved both gracious and judicious in dividing their prizes among eight films.
The Artist CANNES, FRANCE -- The fun is winding down and the sad thing is, there could have been even more. Cannes's programmers had carefully contrived a Palme d'Or celebrity death match between two wildly polarizing contenders with Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life in the white trunks an ... More >>
Anatolian FestivalNow is the time to explore the cuisine of Anatolia Eating too much of the same old Italian, Chinese, Mexican and Japanese food lately? Well from today through Sunday, you can head over to the Orange County Great Park in Irvine for a wide range of Anatolian food at the Anato ... More >>
Atom Egoyan's Ararat and Neil Burger's Interview With the Assassin
