By Rosy BanksStaff Writer Junior Shawn McCollum is an actor who sees his roles not just as entertainment, but as vehicles to teach important lessons. He brings an unlikely hero, Montag, to life as the lead in "Fahrenheit 451,” a play based on Ray Bradbury's 1953 novel that presents a futuristic society where firemen actually start fires in order to burn books. The … [Read more...] about Claim 2 Fame: Actor enjoys the challenge of theater
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Calendar
Concerts Jan. 23 • Jessica Simpson at Legoland Jan. 24 • India Arie at The Grove of Anaheim •The St. Matthews Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s Church • Gin Blossoms at Canyon Club • No Secrets at El Rey Theatre • Blindside at Glass House Jan. 25 • Faith Prince at Smothers Theatre • Johnny Winte at Coach House •Ashanti and Eve at Arrowhead Pond • Wallflowers at … [Read more...] about Calendar
From the Cheap Seats
ot a lot of time to kill but little money to spend? Let the Graphic be your guide to Los Angeles. Each week, the Arts & Entertainment section provides hotspots and activities that will blow your mind but not your budget. View more than 100 Oscar statuettes presented over the past 75 years at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. See the statuette that Cuba … [Read more...] about From the Cheap Seats
“Fahrenheit 451” ignites Lindhurst
Fahrenheit 451, based on the 1953 novel by Ray Bradbury, and will open in Lindhurst Jan. 28.By Peter CelauroAssistant A&E Editor In 1953, Ray Bradbury painted a chilling portrait of a mindless, futuristic society with his novel, “Fahrenheit 451.” Next Tuesday, 50 years later, a live audience will discover if Bradbury’s story still packs the same punch when 29 Pepperdine … [Read more...] about “Fahrenheit 451” ignites Lindhurst
MakingWaves
Cruise wins $10 million in lawsuit Tom Cruise has won a $10 million lawsuit against a gay porn actor who told a French magazine that his affair with the famous actor was the reason for Cruise’s divorce. This marks the second gay lawsuit that Cruise has won. In 2001 Cruise sued Michael Davis, a publisher from Los Angeles, for $100 milliion. Davis claimed he possessed a … [Read more...] about MakingWaves