California--Los Angeles
Film 'Crash' Explores Racial Divisions
Film critic David Edelstein reviews Crash, a new film by writer-director Paul Haggis. The movie's ensemble cast includes Brendan Fraser, Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Thandie Newton and hip-hop artist Ludacris.
'The Shield' Bets On Glenn Close
TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new season of The Shield. The critically acclaimed show is adding actress Glen Close to its cast of burly, often violent alpha males.
Hold, Please: Basinger in 'Cellular'
Film critic David Edelstein reviews Cellular, a new thriller starring Kim Basinger as a kidnap victim.
Recognizing the Contributions of Los Angeles to Jazz.
Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the 4 CD box set "Central Avenue Sounds: Jazz in Los Angeles (1921-1956)" (Rhino).
Columbo is Back in Top Form
TV critic David Bianculli previews the ABC telemovie "Columbo: Ashes to Ashes" starring Peter Falk. It airs tonight at 9:00.
A Very "L.A." Film is a Clever Take on Emptiness
Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews "The New Age," starring Judy Davis and Peter Weller. The film is directed by Michael Tolkin, author of "The Player."
A Collage of Los Angeles Life.
Film critic Steven Schiff reviews "Short Cuts."
James Ellroy Concludes His "L.A. Quartet"
John Leonard reviews Ellroy's "White Jazz," the final installment of his tetralogy of crime novels. The story reveals the darkest elements of Los Angeles life in the 1950s.
The City of the Future.
Critic Maureen Corrigan reviews "City of Quartz" by Mike Davis (Vintage), a non-fiction look at the city of Los Angeles.
"Boyz N the Hood" Can't Stop Preaching.
Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews the new movie "Boyz N the Hood," about gang violence in L.A.