New films in theaters this week: – “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” (not rated), a documentary feature about a Canadian heavy-metal band.– “The Brothers Bloom” (rated PG-13), a con man caper film starring Adrien Brody and Rachel Weisz.– “Drag Me … Continue reading»

DVR alert! On Wednesday, May 27, PBS is doing another “Great Performances.” This time it will focus on the Tony Award-wining musical, “In The Heights,” in a documentary titled, “In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams.” “In The Heights: Chasing Broadway … Continue reading»

The weekend’s top-five movies (estimated totals courtesy of Box Office Mojo; final figures will be available Tuesday afternoon): 1. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian$70 million2. Terminator Salvation$53.8 million3. Star Trek$29.4 million4. Angels & Demons$27.7 million5. Dance Flick$13.1 … Continue reading»

New films in theaters this week: – “Dance Flick” (rated PG-13), a spoof of recent dancing movies, courtesy of the Wayans brothers.– “Lymelife” (rated R), a dysfunctional family drama starring Rory Culkin and Alec Baldwin.– “Night at the Museum: Battle … Continue reading»

The Award season is under way, and Billy Elliot is dancing his way to the top. The Drama Desk Awards were announced Sunday, and the musical about a ballet-dancing school boy led the pack with 10 wins, including best musical, … Continue reading»

The weekend’s top-five movies (estimated totals courtesy of Box Office Mojo; final figures will be available Monday afternoon): 1. Angels & Demons$48 million2. Star Trek$43 million3. X-Men Origins: Wolverine$14.8 million4. Ghosts of Girlfriends Past$6.9 million5. Obsessed$4.6 million Poster art courtesy … Continue reading»

New films in theaters this week: – “Angels & Demons” (rated PG-13), a “prequel” to “The Da Vinci Code,” starring Tom Hanks.– “Goodbye Solo” (not rated), a character drama about the friendship between a cabbie and a suicidal man.– “Sugar” … Continue reading»

AUDITIONS FOR FOX’S “So You Think You Can Dance” are scheduled to return to Salt Lake City in July. Although the date is somewhat in flux at the moment. Not surprisingly, producers weren’t aware that July 24 might be a … Continue reading»

OK, I know I’m generalizing, but some classic-rock audience members act like spoiled kids. Throughout my years attending concerts, I have seen more fights at classic-rock shows. At every Crosby Stills & Nash show I’ve been to there has been … Continue reading»

The weekend’s top-five movies (estimated totals courtesy of Box Office Mojo; final figures will be available Monday afternoon): 1. Star Trek$72.5 million2. X-Men Origins: Wolverine$27 million3. Ghosts of Girlfriends Past$10.5 million4. Obsessed$6.6 million5. 17 Again$4.4 million Poster art courtesy Paramount … Continue reading»