Monday, September 20, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

Toronto International Film Festival: Actors poised for stardom

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


Naomie Harris, Jessica Chastain, Keir Gilchrist and Andrea Riseborough may not be big names, but they appear poised to break out of the pack.

Naomie Harris, Jessica Chastain, Keir Gilchrist and Andrea Riseborough may not be big names, but they appear poised to break out of the pack.


Television review: 'Hawaii Five-O'

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


Alex O'Loughlin stars in a show buoyed by a fast-paced script and a strong supporting cast including Scott Caan.

During the tense and sweaty "give me my brother or I'll- kill your father" terrorist negotiations that open CBS' new " Hawaii Five-O," a viewer might find herself surprisingly distracted. Not by any allegiance to the original — though one of TV's longest-running shows, "Hawaii Five-O" has been reduced in cultural memory to its classic opening music and the catchphrase "Book 'em, Danno," both of which are present and accounted for — but by the show's lead. And not for the reason CBS would hope. Yes, he's handsome, but why on Earth, when there are so many handsome talented actors out of work in this town, has Alex O'Loughlin been given three TV shows in almost as many years?


Toronto Film Festival: A repeat for Danny Boyle and Darren Aronofsky?

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


The directors' latest films — Boyle's '127 Hours' and Aronofsky's 'Black Swan' — created a stir at the festival, much like 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'The Wrestler' did two years ago.

The directors' latest films — Boyle's '127 Hours' and Aronofsky's 'Black Swan' — created a stir at the festival, much like 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'The Wrestler' did two years ago.


Lindsay Lohan expected back in court this week after failing drug test

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 09:08 AM PDT


Officials are expected to schedule a hearing for this week after Lindsay Lohan failed a court-mandated drug test, which could send the actress back to jail.


A new day for Madeleine Brand

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


The former host of NPR's 'Day to Day' newsmagazine returns to the airwaves with a new weekday show on KPCC-FM.

The former host of NPR's 'Day to Day' newsmagazine returns to the airwaves with a new weekday show on KPCC-FM.


Box office: 'The Town' surprisingly takes No. 1 spot over 'Easy A' as 'Devil,' 'Alpha and Omega' limp behind

Posted: 19 Sep 2010 01:41 PM PDT


In a surprise victory for an adult-targeted film that debuted alongside three movies aimed at younger audiences, Ben Affleck's crime drama "The Town" proved most popular at the box office.

In a surprise victory for an adult-targeted film that debuted alongside three movies aimed at younger audiences, Ben Affleck's crime drama "The Town" proved most popular at the box office this weekend.


Television review: 'The Event'

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


NBC's "The Event" feels like just that, a taut, mysterious debut that signals the arrival of a special new series in the vein of a 'Lost,' '24' or 'Heroes.'

Welcome back to the big leagues, NBC.


Television review: 'Lone Star'

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


Meet TV's latest charming antihero, Bob Allen, a con man who really wants to lead a normal life. Throw in the oil industry and you've got yourself a Fox drama.

Americans are currently confused a bit by the difference between intent and action. We want to be thin and healthy, but we eat junk and drive everywhere. We want to be financially secure, but we willingly go into debt.


'The King's Speech' wins Toronto Film Festival award -- Oscar next?

Posted: 19 Sep 2010 09:34 PM PDT


In past years the same prize went to two films that went on to win best picture at the Oscars ("Slumdog Millionaire," "American Beauty") and others that were nominated ("Precious," "Shine").

In past years the same prize went to two films that went on to win best picture at the Oscars ("Slumdog Millionaire," "American Beauty") and others that were nominated ("Precious," "Shine").


Television review: 'Mike & Molly'

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


The new CBS sitcom features a plus-sized couple who are most amusing and affecting when veering from the series' girth-based-giggles formula.

"Mike & Molly," which premieres Monday on CBS, is a situation comedy about fat people in love, or will be, as soon as the leads have the time to get together. Fat people. In love. This is the Big Idea that animates this show, which under that padding plays most profitably as a simple, sweet romance between a pair of shy Chicagoans. Billy Gardell plays police officer Mike, Melissa McCarthy fourth-grade teacher Molly and, as is the custom in these things, they come packing comic foils: his mouthy friend and partner (Reno Wilson); her skinny mother ( Swoosie Kurtz, not breaking a sweat) and a sister ( Katy Mixon ) who is a — how shall I put this? — stoner slut.


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