A Last-Minute Guide to Ringing in the New Year
The year’s end is upon us, but there is still time to make plans for New Year’s Eve.
‘The Room Next Door’— Kill Me Now
Pedro Almodóvar is very interested in human interactions, good and bad. “The Room Next Door,” the Oscar winner’s first film entirely in English, has been highly anticipated.
‘Once Upon a Mattress’—Dive In, Swim the Moat
Sing songs; chime bells; rock the rafters! “Once Upon a Mattress” has laid siege to the Ahmanson and you will be helpless to avoid its spell.
BodyTraffic—Flowing Smoothly
The Wallis in Beverly Hills is spearheading a dance renaissance in Los Angeles, forming strategic creative partnerships with the companies they present.
‘September 5’—More Than a Date
Move in on a reel-to-reel tape deck being threaded by hands that then turn to the next deck and the pins and heads, pinch rollers being threaded as tension arms are snapped up.
‘Nightbitch’—Trouble in Paradise
Marielle Heller has written and directed an adaptation of Rachel Yoder’s bestseller to extraordinary effect.
‘Out of My Mind’—But Fully Engaged
This is a family story for and about Melody and her supportive parents, Diane and Chuck, who revel in her positives and know that a bright young woman is trapped in her immovable body.
Holiday Sweets and Treats in Beverly Hills
The holidays have arrived, and with them comes the opportunity to sample an array of specialty goods and seasonal treats from local purveyors.
‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’—Spreading Hope
Conceived in prison, executed in secret and resulting in exile, Mohammad Rasoulof’s latest film, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” carries significance far greater than what exists on screen. A winner at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, it sealed the fates of all who worked
The Party Scene in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills was abuzz the past few weeks with the party scene in full swing on Rodeo Drive and beyond. Here is a look at some of the openings, launches and charity events of note taking place as the holiday season gets underway.