Mark your calendars and prepare to see something big; “2012” is coming.
Author Archives: Shirley Mak
Foreign films to give you a fright
Take a look at the best from abroad ““ foreign horror films that made the grade.
Horror films feed off of universal fears
The scene is a familiar one: curled up in the fetal position, hands placed over eyes, hearts thumping while watching the victim fumble around the dark house, just a breath away from a gruesome death. The horror movie experience is lingering as well as cathartic, its effects lasting long into the night.
Orchestra to perform stellar scores of “˜Star Wars’ trilogies
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, one of the most famous film scores of all time was born.
Screen Scene: “Amreeka”
If “Amreeka” seems like a formulaic movie ““ featuring the at times dismal, but ultimately hopeful tale of immigrants making their way to America in the hopes of forging better lives ““ that’s because it is.
Screen Scene: The Cove
Scooping a handful of awards at film festivals across the country, “The Cove” is bound to be one of this year’s most talked-about documentaries for good reason.
Film fest showcases wide array of pieces
Occurring in venues all across Westwood, this year’s 15th annual Los Angeles Film Festival gave audience members a chance to view a variety of great films and to meet talented filmmakers and actors from all over the world.