Thursday, September 30, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News


Tony Curtis' Hollywood legacy

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 08:00 AM PDT


He was nominated for only one Oscar, but Tony Curtis leaves behind a big-screen legacy as few other actors have or, for that matter, probably ever will.


Matt Reeves sinks his teeth into 'Let Me In'

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


He is in a tough spot in his remake of a Swedish cult hit about vampires: show the original proper respect while remaking it to be distinctly American.

He is in a tough spot in his remake of a Swedish cult hit about vampires: show the original proper respect while remaking it.


Actor Tony Curtis dies at 85

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 08:57 AM PDT


Curtis may be best known for his role in the Billy Wilder comedy 'Hot,' but he appeared in more than 100 films and was nominated for an Oscar for 'The Defiant Ones.'

Best known for his role in 'Some Like it Hot,' he appeared in more than 100 films and was nominated for an Oscar for 'The Defiant Ones.'


Local PBS affiliates meet to discuss consortium plan

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 06:46 PM PDT


Amid ongoing speculation that KCET may break away from PBS, representatives from the four Los Angeles area PBS affiliates met Wednesday to discuss a restructuring plan

Amid ongoing speculation that KCET may break away from PBS, representatives from the four Los Angeles area PBS affiliates met Wednesday to discuss a restructuring plan.


Reports: Comedian Greg Giraldo dead at 44

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 05:39 PM PDT


Media outlets have reported that the comedian died four days after being hospitalized for an accidental overdose.

Media outlets have reported that the comedian died four days after being hospitalized for an accidental overdose.


Big Boi talks Kate Bush, Chico Dusty, 'Rap Jedi School', and the timeline for a new OutKast album

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 06:51 PM PDT


Speed certainly isn't a part of Antwan "Big Boi" Patton's creative process.

Speed certainly isn't a part of Antwan "Big Boi" Patton's creative process.


Movie review: 'The Social Network'

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT


The film about Facebook and its founder is well written by Aaron Sorkin, well directed by David Fincher and well acted by Jesse Eisenberg.

The film about Facebook and its founder is well written by Aaron Sorkin, well directed by David Fincher and well acted by Jesse Eisenberg.


Dave Sitek calls on the community to make 'Maximum Balloon'

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


For a solo project, TV on the Radio's sound sculptor urges the likes of David Byrne, Holly Miranda and Karen O to get creative with him.

For a solo project, TV on the Radio's sound sculptor urges the likes of David Byrne, Holly Miranda and Karen O to get creative with him.


The Performance: Judy Greer in 'Barry Munday'

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


The actress, familiar from comedic supporting roles, steps into the lead.

The actress, familiar from comedic supporting roles, steps into the lead.


Wait for all the numbers before deciding on 'Parenthood'

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 04:20 PM PDT


Is NBC's "Parenthood" in trouble or are its ratings reflective of the new reality of how people watch television?