Entertainment - Burbank Leader

Film Review: Going to the 'Hangover' well too often

By Andy Klein — Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

The tension between art and commerce in Hollywood is never more apparent than in the industry's reliance on remakes, sequels or, worse yet, remakes masquerading as sequels.

DVD Review: Jean-Luc Godard classic comes to Blu-ray

By Andy Klein — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:44:00 PDT

In his first eight years as a director (1960-67), Jean-Luc Godard released 15 features and numerous shorts, including the most audacious and influential works of the French New Wave, and by extension, of anyone in the world.

Barbara Morrison: Songs from a survivor

By Jonny Whiteside — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:43:00 PDT

While Barbara Morrison's 1973 arrival to the jazz and blues party was somewhat late, the singer has definitely lived it to the hilt. One of Los Angeles' top jazz vocalists, Morrison made her bones on the bandstand alongside the top names in music.

The Colony Theatre gets an encore

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:43:00 PDT

Like many theaters across the country, the Colony in Burbank has experienced a lot of discomfort during these tough economic times, but it revealed a bit of good news this week: Its production of "Falling for Make Believe" will continue.

Dining Review: No food barrier at Old Village

By Lisa Dupuy — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:42:00 PDT

A svelte brunette croons "Besame Mucho" to the small crowd, her smooth voice accompanied by a computer-driven soundtrack. The song runs seamlessly into the next, a dreamy Russian folk tune. She doesn't mind that no one applauds. She's creating atmosphere.

Art just off the freeway

By Kirk Silsbee — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:44:00 PDT

Lincoln Avenue just north of the roaring Foothill (210) Freeway is a residential street where cars barrel up and down the road.

Dining Review: Peacha's makes for a rockin' hole in the wall

By Lisa Dupuy — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:06:00 PDT

Not refined, not particularly healthy, but plenty tasty.

Whiplash is one of the hazards of my job. I take unfamiliar streets when I drive around town with the express purpose of discovering new restaurants. Peacha's, a tiny place on south Victory near Alameda in Burbank, made me do a hard double-take.

Film Review: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' marks return of some old friends

By Andy Klein — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:46:00 PDT

In 2009, the "Star Trek" franchise was put in the hands of J.J. Abrams ("Lost," "Mission Impossible 3"), who confessed to never having been much of a Trekkie.

Feinstein revs up Pasadena Pops summer season

By Lynne Heffley — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:47:00 PDT

Digging into the American Songbook and much more.

The Pasadena Pops' star-studded "Sierra Acura Summer Concert Series" opens June 1 at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia.

Amid high demand, Colony Theatre extends run of current production

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:44:00 PDT

Despite the uncertainty that’s come with being on rocky financial footing over the last year, Burbank’s Colony Theatre is extending its season to meet unexpected demand for their hit musical “Falling For Make Believe.”