John Goodman

The Internship is Worse Than Fetching Coffee

This Better Be for Credit

The Hangover Part III Review: Heart of Fartness

Turning frat boys into dicks

Inside Amazon's Super-Weird, American Idol-Style TV Series Development Process

See also: *More L.A. Weekly Film Coverage *Our Special Issue: How to Succeed on YouTube *12 Comedy Acts to Watch in 2013 Amazon's new production arm, Amazon Studios, is right now breaking new ground by premiering fourteen scripted pilots and having the public help decide who will get series orders. ... More >>

Lebowski Fest - Saban Theatre - 03-22-13 (With Video!)

Lebowski Fest, Night One Saban Theatre 03-22-13 Beverly Hills was full of far more "achievers" on Friday -- the handle Lebowski Fest co-founder Will Russell has applied to the hardcore fans of the Coen brothers' 1998 film. Lebowski Fest, held here in Los Angeles since 2002, brought about a thousa ... More >>

Quit Using "Gimme Shelter" In Every Damn Movie

The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" is the movie soundtrack song that won't die. Martin Scorcese made a cliche out of it decades ago, but since then it not only hasn't gone away, it's become more prevalent in movies and TV. Sure, it's a good song, but mango popsicles are good too and we don't want o ... More >>

Ferran Adria to Reopen elBulli: To Train Actors Maybe Here in Hollywood

According to the AP, Ferran Adria's legendary -- and shuttered -- restaurant elBulli will be reopening, maybe as soon as next fall. But don't start stuffing your suitcases with Euros yet: Adria told the AP that he's not sure as to the location, or the time, or the duration -- although it seems to be ... More >>

Flight Review: Denzel Washington Sulks and Soars as an Alcoholic Pilot

Argo Review: Ben Affleck's Film About the CIA Going Hollywood

Toronto Film Festival 2012 Report: The Master, Spring Breakers and More

Chick-fil-Gay Gets Spoofed, Clowned in L.A. (VIDEO)

So, ah, Chick-fil-A supporters are declaring that the chicken chain has a right to free speech after its CEO declared opposition to the freedom of gays to marry. (Scratches head. Are these the same people who say liberals should have never opposed the war in Iraq and instead "supported our troops?" ... More >>

L.A. Suicide Jumper Apparently Leaps From 405 Ramp Onto 105 Freeway During Rush Hour

Updated at the bottom with a witness description. Commuters on the 105 West this morning called up KNX news radio to report -- of all things -- a dead body in the slow lane. Although we don't have many details yet, a California Highway Patrol spokesman does confirm that "we have what appears to be ... More >>

Aubrey Plaza: Stare Appeal

One of the fascinating Angelenos featured in L.A. Weekly's People 2012 issue. Check out our entire People 2012 issue here. Nobody does "jaded twentysomething" better than Aubrey Plaza. The 27-year-old NYU- and UCB-trained actress has mastered the art of the dry wit and judging stare. And that's no ... More >>

10 Awesome Artworks Inspired by Retro Cartoons, at 'Gag Me with a Toon 4'

For the past few years, L.A. artist Steven Daily has brought together a wide variety of artists to explore the animated influences in the group show "Gag Me with a Toon." Where previous installments of the event focused specifically on the cartoons of the 1980s, this year's show broadened the scope. ... More >>

Why The Artist Will Win Best Picture at the Oscars

To say that only Harvey Weinstein could land a Best Picture Oscar for a silent film, as he is expected to do Sunday for The Artist, is more than just a reflection of the mogul's resurgent power of persuasion over Academy members -- it's actually true. A silent film has not taken top honors since the ... More >>

President Obama to Get Occupied During L.A. Visit Today: Occupy L.A. Takes to Streets Near Hancock Park Fundraisers

Nanette GonzalezOccupy Obama.​Updated at the bottom. Occupy L.A. says police are threatening to make arrests. First posted at 12:41 p.m. President Obama will be officially occupied during his fundraising/Latino-hobnobbing visit to L.A. this afternoon. Well, maybe. Protesters probably won't g ... More >>

Omar Von Muller's Skateboarding Dogs. Yes, Skateboarding Dogs.

Adam GropmanDash goes skateboarding​It's a pleasant summer day down at Venice Beach, the boardwalk humming with activity. On the paved path pointing toward the water, near where Windward Avenue ends at the beach, a skateboarder shows off, kicking sturdily against the pavement, leaning into ... More >>

Kevin Smith's Red State at the New Beverly

Five Noir Films To Remind You Why You Heart L.A.

"You seen my cat?"​ Yes, we love this place, but that doesn't mean it doesn't get exhausting explaining to everybody else what it is, exactly, that we're doing here. Particularly in summer when the fake tans, overpriced cocktails and newsboy caps worn by people who don't deliver newspapers for ... More >>

Kevin Smith: "I Am So, Like, Sick of Movies and Shit"

On the road with the cult filmmaker turned podcaster turned DIY warrior

Takosher: Nation's First Kosher Truck Dishes Up Brisket & Latke Tacos

Guzzle & NoshA brisket taco (left) from the Takosher Truck and its co-founders (right).​ The People of the Book (finally) become the People of the Truck when Takosher (Twitter: @takosher), the nation's first kosher taco truck soft-launches on Monday, serving tacos brisket, latke, and more tra ... More >>

Last Night: Cal Bowl Abides - Lebowski Fest 2009 Wraps With Bowling in Lakewood

View more photos in the Lebowski Fest '09 slideshow. Timothy NorrisCostume contest winners: [L-R] The Jesus, Maude, Walter and The Dude.It's a balmy Friday and just north of the Long Beach Airport, the Lebowski Fest 2009 crew has landed, ready to launch into the second night of their all-stops The ... More >>

Movie Reviews: American Violet, Crank: High Voltage, Sleep Dealer

Also, Every Little Step, Lymelife and more

Mist Opportunity

Not many films in the 60 years since Robert Flaherty's immortal Louisiana Story have evoked the atmosphere of the Bayou State as strongly as Bertrand Tavernier's In the Electric Mist, a movie that doesn't seem to have been filmed so much as distilled, on a creaking porch beset by mosquitos and summe ... More >>

Berlin Film Festival: Mist Opportunity

Not many films in the 60 years since Robert Flaherty's immortal Louisiana Story have evoked the atmosphere of the Bayou State as strongly as Bertrand Tavernier's In the Electric Mist, a movie that doesn't seem to have been filmed so much as distilled, on a creaking porch beset by mosquitos and summ ... More >>

Theater Review: A Christmas Carol

Plus, Harold Pinter, R.I.P.

The Worst Hoopla Ever!

What to do in L.A., January 2-8

Stage Raw: Arts Freeze

ARTS FREEZE FOR THE HOLIDAYS In a cost-cutting measure, the Los Angeles Unified School District has frozen district funds until the state legislature returns to Sacramento in January to sort out the State budget gridlock. Arts for L.A. has been quick to point out that the freeze includes existin ... More >>

God Bless Everyone (Celebrity Version)

The TV Crank's Wish List

A DVD gift guide for curmudgeons who think there's nothing good on TV anymore

Praise Jesus: All the Kids Are Doing It!

What to do in L.A., December 19-25

Drive, Baby, Drive: Obama Voter's Car Gets a "Drill, Baby, Drill" Paint Job

Practical joke forces liberal to explain to female Prius driver, "It's not my fault!"

Speed Racer On the Fast Track to Nowhere

Anime on overdrive from the Wachowski brothers

Theater Listings

For the week of March 14-20

Dylan by Dylan

Revisiting the music icon’s pre–I’m Not There filmography

Film Reviews: 3:10 to Yuma, Exiled, Hatchet

Also, In the Shadow of the Moon, The Hunting Party and more

Film reviews: Summercamp!, Self-Medicated, The Nines and More

Also Halloween, Death Sentence and this week's pick, Manda Bala

Evan Almighty: Zoo Story

Steve Carell squawks with the animals

Film Reviews

Film Reviews

For the week of March 31-April 6

The Funniest Guy On TV

War and Peace in Watts

A gang treaty implodes and the killing resumes

Driven

In Hollywood, your car is who you are

Too Much i' the Sun

The festival regurgitated

Firesigns of Life

The search continues: Set your clocks forward

My List

And welcome to it

Tori! Tori! Tori!

Darren Star’s Grosse Pointe. Plus, Girlfriends and Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm

Resurrection

Scorsese updates Travis Bickle; Kimberly Peirce revives Brandon Teena

Shadows and Fights

Images from the ring

The Vile, Vile West

John Cusack does the little screen; plus, a doc and a cartoon

The Brothers Freak

In which the Coens sing the praises of dope, bowling, loyalty and sloth