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Film Review: Ralph Fiennes' 'Coriolanus' is an unsympathetic look at Shakespeare

Film Review: Ralph Fiennes' 'Coriolanus' is an unsympathetic look at Shakespeare

It's not surprising that Shakespeare remains the most filmed author of all time. (Yes, children, that even includes Stephen King.) In fact,...

 

Center Theatre keeps it in the family with 'Fiddler On The Roof'

The Glendale Center Theatre has had its share of magical moments over the decades. Now celebrating its 65th anniversary, the company is...

 

Dining Review: The appetizers aren't bad, for starters

The Hollywood Pasta Company in Burbank, opened last year by chef and caterer Kurt Ehrlich, doesn’t look exactly glam from the...

Animator gets back to the easel

Anyone who has been a child at any point in the past four decades has, knowingly or not, appreciated the work of Michael Humphries. From...

 

Theatre Review: 'Who's Your Daddy?' meditates on fatherhood

When you are an under-employed actor teaching traffic safety to 5-year-olds and your octogenarian boss makes a pass at you, it’s not...

 

Dining Review: The best of the breast

Chicken is one of those culinary ingredients that different cultures like to take and make their own. In the Glendale area alone, there...

 

Film Review: Joe Carnahan's 'The Grey' has a bit of an overbite

"The Grey” was probably pitched as something like “’Alive’ Meets Jack London's 'To Start a Fire' Meets ‘...

Author uncovers the mystery behind her books

Author uncovers the mystery behind her books

Her career as a CBS desk assistant and obituary writer, the estate sales of items belonging to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Princess...

Traditional feast focuses on future

Traditional feast focuses on future

Tomorrow marks the passing of 25 days since the 25th of December. During that time we have seen the trees recycled, the ornaments and...

Community & Clubs

Burbank centenarian recalls storied past

Burbank resident Margaret Culver turns 100 years old on Feb. 2.

Centenarian celebrates birthday this month

Geraldine Neva Stallard will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Jan. 27.

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Nominees sought for senior volunteer awards

Home Instead Senior Care, which serves seniors in Burbank, Glendale and Toluca Lake, is searching to reward senior volunteers for the...

Charity league seeks mother-daughter teams

The Burbank chapter of National Charity League, Inc. is looking for mothers and daughters to join the organization.

Play review: A wild marital tale

Play review: A wild marital tale

We’ve come a long way, baby, and there’s nothing like a cheerful dance-filled musical about a bunch of rowdy brothers kidnapping...

Chicano artists reign at museum

Chicano artists reign at museum

Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale ushered in Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) with the opening of “Adelante! Mexican...

'Beau Jest' is a winner

If you’re looking for a lighthearted romantic comedy about a mildly dysfunctional Jewish family, “Beau Jest,” now...

New location, same flavor

New location, same flavor

Most aficionados of Indian food living in the Verdugo corridor know and love India's Flavor, a cozy restaurant in Sparr Heights near...

Nothing fancy, but good fusion

Nothing fancy, but good fusion

When a menu ranges from Mediterranean to Mexican to seafood to burgers, you can usually expect at best mediocre food. It’s like...