David Lynch

Altman, Pacino and Hope and Crosby among weekend highlights

2013-03-14 06:00:00

An early film by Robert Atman, a sneak preview of Al Pacino as Phil Spector and a�Bob Hope and Bing Crosby "Road" picture double bill are among the highlights this weekend. The UCLA Film & Television Archive's Festival of Preservation offers a rare...

Movie review: 'Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters' of art in progress

2013-03-08 00:00:00

It is a rare thing to witness the creative process. But in the excellent new documentary "Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters," filmmaker Ben Shapiro gives us fly-on-the-wall access over a 10-year period to an acclaimed artist as he envisions, designs...

David Lynch's short documentary on the art of lithography

2013-02-13 08:05:00

The art of fine-art printing gets a loving albeit brief ode from director David Lynch, who has fashioned a seven-minute documentary about the famous Idem Paris atelier.� Idem Paris recently posted the video online and we've embedded it below....

J.J. Abrams directing ‘Star Wars’: Many voices cry out in reaction

2013-01-24 21:03:34

Cinematheque shines spotlight on director Michael Cimino

2013-01-17 06:30:00

The American Cinematheque shines the spotlight on Oscar-winning director Michael Cimino with a three-day retrospective at the Egyptian in Hollywood. Cimino worked in advertising before turning to filmmaking. He co-wrote "Magnum Force," the 1973 "Dirty...

Live review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs are positively explosive

2013-01-14 05:00:00

This post has been updated. See below for details. A number of factors contributed to the power of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' show in Pomona on Friday night. Among them: the fans, the venue, the spirit, the sound, the moshing, the opening band, the headliners...

Sundance 2013: How did a newbie make an unapproved film in Disney parks?

2013-01-19 00:07:00

PARK CITY, Utah -- About three years ago, Randy Moore, a struggling screenwriter living in Burbank, had an out-there idea: What if he took a tiny camera and, without asking permission, began shooting a narrative movie at Disney theme parks? Moore had...

Laura Dern's 'Enlightened' approach

2013-01-15 06:00:00

Season 2 of HBO's "Enlightened" finds Laura Dern as fortysomething executive Amy Jellicoe conspiring with an egotistical Los Angeles Times muckraker (Dermot Mulroney) to bring down her corporate overlords. Well-meaning but hopelessly naive — "I'm...

100 days of summer

2012-05-23 19:03:00

Looking for something to do this summer? Whether you're looking for relaxation, a good meal, respite from the heat or adventure, there are a wide range o f activities to help make the most of your summer. Here are 100 from which to choose: May Silver...

On photography: Keeping the creative juices flowing

2012-10-24 15:33:00

Naomi Watts to be honored at Palm Springs film festival

2012-11-19 12:42:00

Naomi Watts is set to receive the Desert Palm Achievement Actress Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala on Jan. 5 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Watts, who came to fame in David Lynch's 2001 "Mulholland Drive" and...

'Twin Peaks' to be 're-soundtracked' by Silent Drape Runners

2012-11-13 13:06:00

It’s no longer unusual for vintage silent films to be shown with live music provided by a pianist, organist or even an orchestra. Occasionally, enterprising presenters host screenings of classic sound films with on-site orchestral backing: “...

David Lynch's new documentary, "Meditation, Creativity, Peace," will screen Saturday, April 6 at Muvico Parisian at CityPlace. The screening is part of the 18th annual Palm Beach International Film Festival, returning April 4-11 to four theaters in Palm Beach County.

2013-03-28 11:38:00

The Double R Diner, whose cherry pie and "damn fine cup o' coffee" were popularized in "Twin Peaks," is actually called Twede's Caf� these days. It's in the town of North Bend, Wash., and was once called the Mar T before David Lynch brought it to fame. Address: 137 W.

2013-03-21 04:24:24

This long, lean space opened in May -- yet another restaurant in the booming Mission District -- and is going gangbusters. St. Vincent is the patron saint of wine and vinegar makers, and the wine list is a key attraction here. Menu is California-centric with global influences (entrees $24-$30).

2013-02-23 08:57:00