Sarah PyeAssociate Editor There is a moment during the second act of the Deaf West production of “Big River” in which the cascading, gospel-infused music and lyrics to the full-company number “Waitin’ for the Light to Shine” drop out into complete silence. This moment seems to continue for an eternity, because nothing can be more deafening than silence where, just a moment ago, … [Read more...] about Deaf West’s ‘Big River’ sails into Los Angeles
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Down on television? Try DVD instead.
Gabe DurhamStaff Writer This wouldn’t be a very good Arts & Entertainment column if it didn’t report on the most artistic and entertaining thing of all: celebrity divorces and separations. I’m talking, of course, about Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. I hate to be the first one to tell you, but it is better that you hear it from me first so you can compose yourself when Brad … [Read more...] about Down on television? Try DVD instead.
Thornton football film debuts on DVD
David TesicA&E Assistant After earning critical and commercial success with “8 Mile,” producer Brian Grazer teamed up with director Peter Berg for their newest release, “Friday Night Lights,” which came out on DVD and video Tuesday. On a Friday night in Odessa, Texas, the lights in the high school football stadium shine bright. The bleachers are packed to capacity, and … [Read more...] about Thornton football film debuts on DVD
Eastwood flick worth ‘Million’
Evelyn BargeA&E Editor Clint Eastwood has done it again. His latest film, “Million Dollar Baby,” is stamped with the mark of a director who knows what he wants and just how to get it. It’s the type of film audiences have come to expect from the seasoned director, and it’s likely some moviegoers and critics will deem “Million Dollar Baby” the best high-budget film released … [Read more...] about Eastwood flick worth ‘Million’
How to deal with all this rain (and stay dry in the process)
Sarah PyeAssociate Editor Welcome back to school, kids! How about this weather, huh? OK, so it’s not the 72-degrees-and-sunny forecast that we’ve all come to take for granted, but on the upside, it’s starting to look like we’re not going to have to attend our Monday classes until, oh, say, February. Anyhow, just follow these five steps that will help even the most sun-loving … [Read more...] about How to deal with all this rain (and stay dry in the process)