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produce the project “out of sheer desperation to get the movie made. It seemed, at first, like a no-brainer,” Wahlberg shrugs, THE FIGHTER “amazing parts, wonderful story, a new and interesting world you’re not that familiar with, but it just wasn’t meant to be.” Three Kings of the Ring After losing both Matt Damon and Brad Pitt, who would have played Bale’s role, and director Darren Aronofsky, who by sasha perl-raver eventually signed on as a producer instead, Wahlberg says he “had to grab a hold of [the film] and force it to happen out Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale and David of sheer will and determination.” Though, when it came to O. Russell aren’t men who shy away from a fight. Each has a casting Bale, the inspiration came in the least likely of places. haunting tale from the past where their dark side got the best “These guys met at preschool, right?” director Russell of them; whether it’s Wahlberg’s early prison stint on assault asks his two leads.

charges, Bale’s notorious on-set rant or Russell attempting “Yeah, dropping off my daughter,” Bale grins. Whilden JoJo to choke out George Clooney while filming Three Kings. “[Mark] looked across the parking lot, saw Christian But when the three men bound into a press conference to Bale and was like, ‘BING!’” Russell laughs. Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter promote their new film, The Fighter, it’s all jokes and hugs “What I said was, ‘There is the guy who’s not scared of and laughs. This time, it seems, all the drama stayed on the this part,’” Wahlberg corrects. “Everybody loved the idea nature, the addiction, as if that was something fascinating screen. of [playing a drug addict] but nobody wanted to commit to see,” Bale adds. “We both felt, we’ve seen that in so many The Fighter is the true story of boxer “Irish” Micky Ward and go there. I’d seen The Machinist. I’d seen Rescue Dawn; movies, and [when you] meet Dickie and Micky, it’s not what (Wahlberg) and his crack-addicted older brother and trainer, he’s a fearless actor. He responded to it immediately, and you think about.” Dick “Dickie” Eklund (Bale). It’s a film Wahlberg championed everything fell into place after that.” More importantly, Bale felt it was the director’s emotional for four years, eventually signing on as a producer, and one When asked about bringing in Russell, whom Wahlberg nature that made him the perfect choice. that will almost surely land Bale an Oscar nomination for previously worked with on Three Kings and I Heart Huckabees, “David’s got this great earnestness and complete silliness his portrayal of Micky’s squirrelly, charismatic, troubled but to direct, Wahlberg has a moment of quiet sincerity, “That’s at the same time, which was perfect,” Bale says. “He’s got a big loving other half. my brother, man. We’ve been through a lot together, and heart. He’d often be crying with laughter and also just flat out Asked how he got into the role, which required he drop we’re so comfortable with one another. We’re like family. crying. [He’d be] listening to Dickie or Micky, and they had down to an almost Machinist level of emaciation, Bale grins. To be able to work with someone you admire so much, and his sides splitting with laughter and then it would segue into “I felt so good and calm playing Dickie. I was just running. you trust and care for, I just loved it. When it dawned on tragedy, and he’d be bawling his eyes out. You could really see I could run for hours. Usually I say, ‘Oh, I just did a lot of me that there is a way to get this movie made with David as how much he felt it and was going through a roller coaster coke,’ when I lose weight for a movie, but I don’t think it’s the director, I thought we have a chance to make something of emotions, which is usually what the actors are doing, but so funny for this movie,” he says, causing the entire room to really special. He brought a level of humor and emotion that David was right there, feeling it as much as any of us.” erupt with laughter. I don’t think anyone else could have brought.” For Wahlberg, he explains he signed on to star and “A lot of other people were overemphasizing the druggy The Fighter releases in select theaters Dec. 10.

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unsuspecting nerdy math teacher who fits the profile – who is immediately mesmerized by the seductive woman on the THE TOURIST train. Once in Venice, the pair find themselves being chased by Scotland Yard, the Italian police, Interpol and an angry Together at Last: Angelina Jolie mobster, who all want the same thing: to find Pearce. At its core, The Tourist is a tribute to beauty. From the and Johnny Depp stunning scenery of Venice to the perfect casting of two of Hollywood’s most beautiful leading actors, the film has by josephine Basch something for everyone: action, comedy, romance and plenty of eye candy. T here are three men sitting inside a van, Now, back in Paris, where the opening scene of the film parked outside of a Paris apartment. Their cameras are takes place, Jolie is once again being watched and recorded. tracking the movements of Angelina Jolie as she walks past a But this time, it’s in a pressroom full of writers and reporters. window from room to room. Finally, she appears downstairs “It was definitely different for me to be a little more of

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The Company Men —Candice Winters (The Weinstein Co.) The Company Men releases in select theaters Dec. 10. As if we didn’t need reminding. As if most of our lives are not consumed by the dominating question of how we Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale will be making money, supporting our family and retiring (Oscilloscope) easily. With the exception of the few lucky ones who hit the The problem with Christmas movies, and there are many, jackpot, these fears are valid. Recent films like Waiting for seems to be a rigid adherence to some moral obligation or “Superman” have been adamant about pointing out the blaring some other holiday cliché about the brotherhood of man. misappropriations made by our government officials who are Finnish film Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, written and more focused on problems overseas than in our own country. directed by Jalmari Helander, does an exceptional job of Although it is important for films to document these throwing away the Christmas story playbook and starting crises in our society, there are certain projects that depress us from scratch to reimagine a classic childhood fantasy for the

more than they uplift us. So is the case of The Company Men, holidays. Helander manages to artfully craft a timely disrobing Company Weistein Folger/The a film with an all-star cast including Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee of that ubiquitous spokesman for retailers and the corporate Jones, Kevin Costner and Chris Cooper. Despite acting that dollar machine, Jolly ol’ Saint Nick. Kevin Costner and Ben Affleck star in The Company Men. carries the dreary and often witless dialogue, the film is far Any obvious holiday spirit or moral lesson in Rare Exports overshadowed by the mood it sets, not on the screen, but in is buried nicely under the unadulterated vision of St. Nicolas Tommila), the one good little boy in the whole town, soldiers the theater. and the Krampus of Alpine tradition and lore. Before the up to save the town from certain doom at the hands of Saint Bobby Walker (Affleck) has been a salesman for over 12 corporate makeover in the 19th century, the Krampus were St. Nick and the Krampus. years until his company starts downsizing to stay afloat. Entire Nick’s elves, and they did the more unpopular tasks assigned For a holiday that breeds cynicism and derision from even divisions are laid off; even one of the founding members, Gene to Saint Nick these days. They were depicted in legend with the most down to earth, Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale is that McClary (Jones), is fired by his best friend and CEO boss long, pointed tongues, cloven hooves and the curled horns of a welcome film that allows you to exhale and have an ironic (Craig T. Nelson), who is raking in millions of dollars while goat. It’s a characterization that would have a hard time selling laugh amidst the mountain of shiny packaging and the non- the likes of Walker and 20-plus-year veteran Phil Woodward bottles of Coca-Cola and Barbie dolls these days. stop patter of slick salesmanship. A simple, smart and direct (Cooper) are forced back into the shark tank of the job market. It’s in this land of the Krampus that Rare Exports takes telling of a holiday story that is visually arresting without the The film ultimately aims at drawing the common message place: the frozen north, the birthplace of the myth of Santa bludgeoning of Hollywood CGI and a darkly comedic holiday that what counts the most is family, that work is only second Claus, the Finnish countryside, a place where the children break tale. It’s a safe bet that you won’t find a similarly engaging to all else. Walker eventually goes to work at his brother-in- into. Buried deep in the bowels of a mountain, ostensibly for depiction of Santa Claus this season unless you give your out- law’s (Costner) construction company, doing the manual labor his crimes rather than his benevolence, an archaeological team of-work uncle $50 and a fifth of bourbon to entertain the kids never required when he wore a suit to work every day. From is working overtime to blast Saint Nick from the mountain in in the neighborhood. Season’s greetings. this, of course, he learns the value of being present in the lives time to take advantage of his presence for the holidays. It’s a Grade: A of his family members and how lucky he is to have them. town of wicked little children who smoke and curse, and when —Christian Goss Grade: B- they start to go missing, Pietari (played with spark by Onni Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale releases in select theaters Dec. 10.

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comedians. They’re very fast on their feet. Their minds are songs get put in after always working – everything that happens is being translated the film is finished, AIMEE MANN in their minds into writing jokes – being creative around the Mann and director clock.” P.T. Anderson used Fifth Annual Christmas Show Mann’s alternative take on the usual festivities extends to each other to shape her perception of Christmas as a whole. the story. by angela Matano “Sitting around the fire, drinking eggnog and eating “It all came turkey, singing Christmas carols – there’s a mellow, spooky at the same time. With an ironic nod to television Christmas part, a ghostly aspect, A Christmas Carol stuff. It’s like a more We had a lot of shows of yore, Largo at the Coronet presents Aimee Mann’s interesting version of Halloween.” conversations about Christmas Show Dec. 9 through 12. Chock full of an eclectic Even though a variety show may not seem a natural fit for the characters and mix of comedians, fellow musicians and actors, this unique Mann, the truth is her career has seen more twists and turns themes. At some pageant most definitely has something for everyone. than most singers. Starting out in a punk group called the point it kind of This year’s lineup includes Zooey Deschanel, Patton Young Snakes, Mann later found success with the New Wave mutated into that. Oswalt, Paul F. Tompkins, Ben Gibbard, Michael Penn group ’Til Tuesday and has settled comfortably in singer- He was listening to and “Mad Men”’s Rich Sommer. Mann hints at further, songwriter mode. my music while he

unannounced guests to be determined (or persuaded) right “Most young people try out one thing and then you’re was writing,” Mann Sheryl Nields up to the last moment. done with it,” Mann says. “Punk had a great do-it-yourself explains. Though Mann may not be the first artist who comes vibe – it was very welcoming. If I hadn’t had that atmosphere Frustrated by to mind for a holiday variety show, she has earned her I wouldn’t have had the courage to try stuff. Post-New the recording industry, Mann branched out in 1999 and stripes with four previous extravaganzas, as well as her 2006 Wave pop music was a reaction against that. I found punk started her own label, SuperEgo Records. Christmas album, One More Drifter in the Snow. constricting – like ‘I want to write a pop song!’ I eventually “Being on a major label – it’s always the lunatics running However, according to Mann, the idea for a Christmas realized what I like to do is somewhere in the middle.” the asylum situation. It’s very hard to get anything done.” concert of sorts was not her idea. Mann wonders if today’s musicians, with their early If all that isn’t enough, Mann is currently turning her “It was something my manager suggested that at first I success, will have the room to grow that she did. latest album, The Forgotten Arm, into a musical. thought was ridiculous,” she says. “I’m really fascinated to see someone like Taylor Swift “It’ll take a while. It’s a totally different skill – a whole Not a big fan of the genre, Mann remembers, “[Variety with a full-blown career at 20. The business is so different. But different way of thinking.” shows] were always around so you absorbed them even maybe the advice is always the same – you have to love doing As for the singer’s favorite holiday tune? if you didn’t want to. I found them a little dull – the sheer it and do it a lot. The more you do it the better you get. You “I like ‘Chestnuts Roasting [on an Open Fire],’ man. It’s a ridiculousness of it.” practice anything and your brain starts to get things down.” great stand-alone song.” The addition of comedians was what turned the tide Another interesting facet in Mann’s evolution is her for Mann. “Because I had worked with comedians before, contribution to the Magnolia soundtrack. Unlike most The Aimee Mann Christmas Show is Dec. 9, 10, 11 & 12 at Largo I started to think about it as more fun. I really admire collaborations between musicians and directors, where the at the Coronet. For more information, visit aimeemann.com.

FREQUENCY Campus Circle > Music > Frequency byi br en overly showing a level of insight that seems sorely lost on the so- called “punk rock” of modernity. When you listen to Rollins Delta Spirit talk, he doesn’t pull his punches, and he doesn’t hesitate to ask Dec. 8 @ The Music Box the hard-hitting questions; he’s going to give you something Soulful-indie folk that’s dark and gritty but can still be sung real no matter what medium he decides to do it in. along to? Just tell me where to sign up, that’s all I need to And really, look at him. Did you see him on “Sons of know. While, admittedly, I was sure that these guys were that Anarchy?” A guy like that does whatever he wants. English band with the girl singer until a heated debate in which I was most efficiently shut down, it turned out to all Jimmy Eat World be for the best. Otherwise, I would’ve remained ignorant of a Dec. 10 @ Ventura Theater band who have been on my jam list ever since. I’m going to make a bit of a bold statement here: Sometimes Dark and brooding, moody and atmospheric, the Long Jimmy Eat World bums me out. Before you jump to Beach natives effortlessly capture a kind of Southern-gothic- conclusions though, this is not going to be an “I hate all their indie, a sort of surly-but-cool hybrid of Cold War Kids and new music” rant, because I don’t. And because I already do Murder By Death. Like both of those bands, the Delta Spirit plenty of those rants elsewhere for other bands, but that’s foursome can create a stunning and surreal aural landscape beside the point. with the music, and tell you a full cinematic story with it. Jimmy Eat World bums me out sometimes because Like, the kind that involves road trips, hard-learned life there’s not a single other band in this scene of music that lessons and whiskey. Lots and lots of whiskey. can evoke feelings of nostalgia the way these guys do. They Hear Delta Spirit create a stunning aural landscape Dec. 8. couldn’t personalize the universal experience of growing up Henry Rollins any more if they had torn pages directly out of your own hadn’t thought about the band in years. Rooney was one of Dec. 9 @ Echoplex diary for lyrical quote-age. those “it” bands emerging out of Los Angeles’ indie scene Whether you’ve been on board with him since his Black Flag Frontman Jim Adkins is a master at evoking all those that had long been untapped by mainstream markets, and days or have only recently discovered his existence, Henry awkward transitional emotions that are a part of coming even though they were leading the pack once it did start to Rollins is a quintessential badass. One of the forefathers into adulthood, just as his band mates are themselves masters break, their time in the spotlight was short-lived. of American punk, the dude continues to be relevant now, of backing him with instrumentation that is as timeless as Now, in the name of journalistic research, I went and nearly three decades later. Whether he’s howling away in Adkins’ words. caught up on all the Rooney I had missed over the years, and that iconic punk style that’s uniquely his or taking the more despite how much they’ve evolved stylistically over the years, subdued approach with his spoken word material, Rollins Rooney they’re still as infectiously catchy as ever. Slightly more pop- never fails to bring the same fiery intensity with him to the Dec. 11 @ Chain Reaction friendly, yes, but these guys can write a pop jam like nobody’s stage. Man, whatever happened to these guys? I didn’t even know business. On top of all that, Rollins is highly socially and politically they had fallen into obscurity, and then one day this year they And maybe most importantly, they all have better active, and is really friggin’ smart to boot, with his work had a new video, prompting the realization that I probably haircuts these days too.

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When given the chance, each member of the band showed off their talents and prowess at their respective instruments. Nick D’Agostino on the drums was particularly entertaining throughout the night with his highly animated expressions and constant enthusiasm. Marty O’Kane played lead guitar, ukulele and accordion through the night but made his solo performance on the ukulele. Even if you have not heard of April Smith and The Great Picture Show, it is certain that you have heard their work. With on-air promo songs for Showtime’s “Weeds” and the NFL, their sunny sound has been reaching us for some time. Continuing their tour for the rest of the year, April Smith and her band will be making their way up the West Coast through December. —Tamea Agle Dimmu Borgir Nov. 27 @ Fox Theatre Symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir completely destroyed the Fox Theatre on their Darkness Reborn Tour. Dressed as if they walked out of the movie Hellraiser, the Norwegian group sent an eerie and haunting groan across the room. The intro music accompanied with fog machines and state-of-the-art light shows drove the crowd insane once

Tamea Agle Tamea they appeared. Lead singer Shagrath roared into the microphone Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo got up close and personal with the Gibson Amphitheatre crowd. repeatedly as everyone mimicked his every word. Drummer Daray expressed his love for the double pedal bass drum Zion I Pepper Rabbit by continuously kicking the life out of it. Half the time Nov. 11 @ Central Nov. 18 @ The Echo the beats sounded faster and louder than machine guns. Known for their upbeat and positive lyrics, Zion I played Pepper Rabbit brought a gentle sound to the dimly lit stage at Guitarists Silenoz and Galder shared countless face-offs, for an eager crowd at Central in Santa Monica. Zion I are the Echo. The diversity of their instruments really portrayed providing the heavy metal sound in each song. Keyboardist currently on tour in support of their new album, Atomic their natural talent. Brat was in charge of playing the band’s signature symphonic Clock. The performance came at the end of the highly Although the band seemed quite bashful and nervous, sound that could scare Frankenstein. The setlist spanned anticipated album release party. their show exhibited their sound accurately. The soft notes across all albums, playing favorites like “Puritania” and Though the venue is small, they did get as much from the clarinet and ukulele brought the rhythm together to “Indoctrination” to recently released songs “Dimmu Borgir” excitement and audience participation as the intimate produce classical, yet psychedelic tunes. “Older Brother” had and “Born Treacherous.” Central could handle. the crowd swaying back and forth and singing along. The Dimmu Borgir is unlike other black metal bands. Their Zion I producer and DJ, Amp Live, was given the smooth lyrics of lead singer Xander Singh helped lead the music is heavily driven by orchestral sounds and symphonic opportunity to show off in the middle of the set when he audience into a mysterious state of peacefulness that no one melodies. The concert was directly motivated by stage shows came out from behind the turntables to entertain. His extra wanted to escape from. —Amanda D’Egidio and theatrics. As a live group they provided much more addition to the show kept the energy in the crowd going. than a musical performance. They captured the audience Written by Zumbi, the group’s lead vocalist, this new Trey Songz for roughly two hours and took them to thematic heights of album is brutally honest and highly personal to the band, Nov. 18 @ Staples Center epic proportions. The audience fed off the energy as many and it seems to the audience as well. —Tamea Agle What better way to kick off your 26th birthday celebration in the crowd surfed across the floor, raising devil horns in than performing with one of the greatest entertainers from the air and jumping in circle pits of utter destruction. They Fitz and the Tantrums our generation in Los Angeles, the entertainment capital? continue their 32-city North American tour throughout the Nov. 17 @ The El Rey Trey Songz took the stage with Usher for the OMG Tour at fall while promoting their latest album, Abrahadabra. With About four months ago, someone gave me an advance copy Staples Center greeted by a sold-out crowd of adoring fans. nine studio albums and countless world tours, this group of Fitz and the Tantrum’s Picking Up the Pieces. I thought, Songz appeared and began to sing his hit single “Say Aah” shows no signs of stopping. Dimmu Borgir is a must-see act “Oh what a good band,” but I didn’t think twice after hearing before going on to perform songs from his Ready album as for all the black metal fans. —Jacob Gaitan it. Fast forward to Nov. 17 and the opportunity arose to see well as Passion, Pain, and Pleasure. When performing “I Fitz and the Tantrums headlining a show with a friend’s Invented Sex,” rapper Drake came out as his special guest to Weezer band AWOLNATION, so I gladly accepted. sing his verse. Wanting to slow things down, Songz crooned Nov. 27 @ Gibson Amphitheatre I was excited to see AWOLNATION, featuring Aaron hits like “Jupiter Love” and “Can’t Be Friends.” With incredibly enthusiastic and loyal fans, Weezer won over Bruno from previous bands Hometown Hero and Under Much to the delight of thousands of screaming ladies, Gibson Amphitheatre the weekend of Nov. 26. Following the Influence of Giants, perform their dance rock tunes, Songz sang to the crowd asking, “Who’s coming home with Best Coast’s upbeat opening set, Weezer took to the stage including “Burn It Down.” Their energy was great, and I me?” Lights covered the stage with his name shining in the with their newest addition, Memories, and were greeted by a noticed more than a few people rocking out. back, the Passion, Pain and Pleasure symbol flashing back and full house of screaming fans. Around 10:30 p.m. came FATT with their Motown-esqe forth. Songz exited the stage not disappointing his fans with Frontman Rivers Coumo spared no time in getting up sound, who by the way came out with a vengeance from the his performance. close and personal with the audience. By song two, “Pork get-go. For a band that is fairly new – their first show was in Songz electrified the crowd, and Usher continued that and Beans,” he was in the middle of the theater surrounded 2008 – they have already garnered an impressive fan base. intensity. He performed hit singles such as “You Remind Me,” in a sea of people. Spotlights struggled to keep up as he The El Rey was sold out and rightfully so. “Yeah,” “Lovers and Friends,” “Burn,” “OMG” and “DJ’s Got made his way through the crowd. This continued off and on From the brass section to frontman Michael Fitzpatrick’s Us Fallin’ in Love.” Overall, both performers did what they throughout the set with a momentary dance with a fan in the crystal clear voice, I could tell FATT was pumped to be in did best: entertain. —Lynda Correa aisle, and he wore another audience member’s cowboy hat front of the standing-room-only crowd. My only complaint on another venture into the crowd. is that the mixers did not do background singer Noelle April Smith and the Great Picture Show Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast joined the band for Scaggs justice. I shouldn’t say background because honestly Nov. 19 @ Bootleg Theater their rousing performance of “Island in the Sun.” The she has a set of pipes on her that can burn a house down. April Smith and The Great Picture Show were a joy to see audience took care of every “hip hip” in perfect time. Her voice is completely electrifying and provides the perfect when they played the Bootleg. With a mixture of swing and Playing to a full house, Weezer did not disappoint. Many balance to Fitzpatrick. ragtime sounds, they brought a refreshing point of view to audience members came out for both nights of the band’s One thing is for sure, FATT is on the brink of crossing old-time music. April Smith is a talented vocalist, and her Gibson weekend and were eager to join in on day two. Going over. With a little fine-tuning and more word of mouth, the audience interaction was a perfect balance of comedy and through the decades with the band was a fantastic way to sky is the limit. —Erica Carter self-proclaimed sass. close out the busy holiday weekend. —Tamea Agle

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“I Renew” Anti-Hangover Bands: We all know that in college the morning after a crazy Q on Producing (Hal Leonard): Quincy Jones, affectionately known as Q, has an incredible night comes complete with your favorite friend: a hangover. This holiday season you can resume with highlights that include Berklee graduate, jazz musician and producer of avoid those dreadful pains by purchasing the iRenew Energy Balancing Bracelet ($30). some of the most successful records of all time like Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Bad and This bracelet will restore your balance, help you regain strength and renew your energy Off the Wall. after a long night of partying. Q on Producing, by Jones with Bill Gibson, touches on all aspects of Jones’ career with an emphasis on his production work, using a unique give-and-take format where Jones O’Quinn: Ride in style in the Solo Sail Hoodie in white or Gull Cruzin’ in grey. comments on artists he’s worked with and they comment back about him. Lavishly illustrated and appended with a discography of Q’s work, Q on Producing Petprojekt Toys: Our canine friends shouldn’t be left out during gift-giving season, and also includes a DVD holding performances from Jackson, Frank Sinatra, LL Cool J and a Petprojekt toys (otomik.com; $8-$25) are durable and mess free. Style and creativity host of other Q-associated acts. drive toys like the BonBal, a barbell looking contraption which folds over into a ball. The products are nontoxic and come in fun shapes and sizes. The feeders are innovative in Shelter From the Storm – Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Years (Jawbone): Lots of books their resolve to prevent bloat in your doggie: The cylinder accessory deters fast eating and have been written about Bob Dylan; this one by Sid Griffin focuses on a very specific gulping, which causes pups tummies to distend. time in the life of America’s most noted living troubadour, the mid-’70s. This was the era where Dylan went on the road with his Rolling Thunder Revue, a hodgepodge band and Taylor Swift’s Speak Now: It’s a love story baby – just say yes! This beautiful and talented posse that included the infamous Beat Era poet Allen Ginsberg. country star’s new album, Speak Now, has already sold over a million copies. She has won Included are transcripts of conversations recorded on the tour bus; some are lucid and hearts all across America with her catchy and romantic lyrics, and her new CD is nothing enlightening and others are just plain weird. This is also the era when Dylan (personally less than fabulous. Featuring the hit single “Mine,” this new CD can be yours for only miserable at the time but at a creative high point) made the movie Renaldo and Clara and $12.99! a good portion of the book is an insider’s look at the making of that film.

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Friend: The best part of the film Julie & Julia was being introduced to the woman behind the chef: Julia Child. As Always, Julia delves even further into the intelligence and humanity of this great American treasure by revealing her correspondence with her good friend, Avis DeVoto.

Friend, Musician: Photojournalist Kim Gottlieb-Walker, wife of Jeff Walker (former head of publicity for Island Records in the United States) documented the reggae god in 1975 and 1976, and the result is this amazing photographic coffee table book, Bob Marley and the Golden Age of Reggae, with the vast majority of photos unpublished until now.

Friend, Witty: Comparing a modern author to Jane Austen has become de rigueur – almost trite – but Stephen McCauley

, Titan Books. Titan Age of Reggae , Bob Marley and the Golden Kim Gottlieb-Walker, deserves the comparison. His latest novel, Insignificant Others, again shows off his stellar attributes of small insights Bob Marley and the Golden Age of Reggae also contains reminiscences from director Cameron Crowe. and knowing comments about characters and the choices they make. American democracy is, in her own words, “funny and sad.” Grandfather, Traditional: Both visceral and thoughtful, Co-worker, Bachelor, Bachelorette: Beautiful both inside John Sharer’s Honor Knows No Borders, set in WWII London, SECRET SANTA and out – Jane Hornby’s What to Cook and How to Cook It relays the improbable relationship of a Jewish boy and a – could be a newly minted bachelor’s best friend. Illustrated German pilot. This story alternates with that of the boy’s with how-to photos and utilizing simple techniques, this father, fighting in North Africa, in a way that questions FOR DUMMIES cookbook makes being an epicure easy with hearty, manly loyalties, alliances and the nature of right and wrong. recipes like, Roast Pork with Caramelized Apples and The Perfect Book for Any/ Chicken & Chorizo Casserole. Grandmother: Quick, before the movie comes out next year, read Kathryn Stockett’s The Help. This moving and unique Everyone Co-worker, Clown-type: The theory of truth being stranger story of race and friendship will stay with you long after the than fiction bears fruit inHometown Police Blotter, created by last page is turned. by angela matano Sean Michael Beyer and Andy Spurlock. Illustrated by David “Star” Fields, this collection of real life recorded calls made Mom, Eco-Type: Along with the rise in local, organic farming Art-loving Aunt: Wharton Escherick: Journey of a Creative to law enforcement promises to shock and awe even the most comes an increasing desire to plant one’s own subsistence Mind, by Mansfield Bascom, will blow your mind with jaded viewer. plot. Rosalind Creasy combines the desire for homegrown hundreds of photos illustrating the artist’s journey from food with the desire for a pretty outdoor space in Edible Impressionist painter to experimental sculptor. Fascinated Co-worker, Erudite: With previous works, like The Hours, Landscaping. Any green thumb will be thrilled to receive such with ordinary objects, like staircases, Escherick managed to under his belt, Michael Cunningham continues to probe a tome. turn the mundane into something thrillingly beautiful. the human psyche in By Nightfall. The story explores the complications of relationships with insight to spare. Niece/Nephew (7-10): A clever concept for budding writers Booby Prize: For the person who knows everything, why and storytellers, Pop-Up is a kit that lets you choose your not give 150 Movies You Should Die Before You See? Including Family, Separated by distance: A genius of an idea, especially own tale and build it accordingly. A fun project for kids and titles like, Sister Street Fighter and Cannibal Holocaust, think for faraway grandparents, recordable storybooks let anyone parents! of all the time saved by reading the book and avoiding the read a story aloud and tape it. Two great choices from Record- films. A-Books, Toy Story 3 and Princess Dreams, are sure to be Political Wonk Cousin: Tim Weiner’s Legacy of Ashes: The favorites at bedtime with the under-five set. Another terrific History of the CIA will knock the wind out of you as surely Boss: Walter Mosley, known for irresistible detective tales choice, Record a Story’s Together at Heart, stars the always- as if you’ve been punched. This in-depth look into the inner set against a Los Angeles backdrop, travels new territory fabulous Elmo. Finally, Hallmark’s I Love You, Grandma and workings or America’s intelligence agency shows a breadth of with The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey. A touching story of an My Grandpa and Me are sweet tales, perfect for bedtime. ineptitude that will surprise even the most cynical. unlikely friendship, the author preserves his ear for language while imbuing his characters with impressive depth. Fashion-forward Friend: The Fashion File, by Janie Bryant, Sibling Un-Rivalry: Told from the differing point of views of the costume director of “Mad Men,” will thrill fans of the four siblings, orphaned as minors, The Kids Are All Right (not Boss, Spiritual: A’dayara BudAea Rivera’s near death show and period costuming. A foreword by love-it-or-hate- to be confused with the film of the same title) manages to experience after a drug-alcohol overdose resulted in a it fashion forward January Jones is the cherry on top of the be poignant yet unsentimental. The shifting narrative, rather memoir entitled Awaken the Kryst Within. A very personal sundae. than becoming gimmicky, perfectly mirrors the disparate take on the meanings of life, this story will whet the appetite voices of family life. of the hungry. Father, Traditional: The always-excellent John le Carré lives up to his rep with Our Kind of Traitor. Chock full of intrigue, Teens, Tweens and Tweens-at-heart: Mockingjay, the final Boy, Man, Boy-man: Iron Man: The Ultimate Guide to the travel and thrills, the book follows an average couple caught book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, will Armored Super Hero will thrill any fan of the superhero up in an international crime involving money laundering, leave readers of all ages gasping for breath up until the last with the gorgeous drawings, foreword by Matt Fraction and the Russian Mafia and the British Secret Service. page. This post-apocalyptic tale of a future where children zillions of facts and background information. are forced to fight to the death, on reality television, chills Favorite Boy Cousin (4-40): An atypically age-defying and provokes as it entertains. Children (5-12): A delicious present for the emerging phenomenon, Star Wars, easily trips through the generations. gourmand, The Silver Spoon for Children presents Italian Star Wars Art: Visions, a gorgeous coffee table book, features Uncle: Like broccoli dipped in bacon, Oliver Sacks writes recipes in an easy-to-follow fashion that promises to get kids a variety of works inspired by the films and a foreword by the books that go down easy even though they are good for you. off the couch and into the kitchen. creator himself, George Lucas. His latest, The Mind’s Eye, focuses on bizarre yet very true cases of people who have lost their power of speech. Coolest Chum: Like the world’s most sophisticated Frenemy: With reality TV fanning the flames of female graphic novel, Maira Kalman’s And the Pursuit of Happiness backstabbing, Kelly Valen’s The Twisted Sisterhood arrived at Younger Sibling: National Geographic’s Animal Pop! combines the artist inimitable drawings with hand-lettered just the right moment. An exploration of friendship, cliques captures the grandeur of the tiger, panda, dolphin and more text in a unique and often moving way. The author’s take on and mean girls, this treatise makes you think about the dark with life-size foldouts that literally jump out at you.

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PIGSKINBLITZ DVDDISH TROJANS SPECIAL TOP BRUINS FEATURES IN RIVALRY BYik m e sebastian GAME Times/MCT Angeles Luis Sinco/Los USC’s Allen Bradford powers The Majors: The most jaw-dropping byvi mar n vasquez through UCLA’s defense Dec. 4. film since The Matrix, Christopher Nolan’s Inception is a mind-bending I n a season that will soon be forgotten, the USC Trojans Escher drawing of a film. Leonardo came out victorious, 28-14, in the crosstown rivalry football game against the UCLA DiCaprio stars as a corporate spy who goes inside peoples’ dreams to extract secrets or Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena Dec. 4. implant ideas. USC, who finish the 2010 campaign at 8-5 and without a bowl game, fired first with Sylvester Stallone enlists the ultimate cast of badasses for the throwback action flick 4:39 left in the first quarter. Freshman tailback Dillon Baxter completed a pass to Rhett The Expendables. Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke and Bruce Willis co-star. Ellison for a five-yard touchdown reception. The Bruins (4-8), however, knotted the score Stephenie Meyer’s vampire romance phenomenon returns for part three in The less than a minute later when running back stud Johnathan Franklin rushed for a 59-yard Twilight Saga: Eclipse. touchdown at 3:47. UCLA was perhaps on the verge of scoring again with less than three The Disappearance of Alice Creed is a taut and twisty British thriller about two men minutes before halftime, but Franklin fumbled around USC’s 34-yard line. Then, Trojan who outfit an apartment to hold a woman for ransom. Malcolm Smith returned the recovered fumble 68 yards the other way for the score and Sam Rockwell and Emma Roberts star in the inspirational sports drama The Winning lead, which the Trojans never relinquished thereafter. Season. After a scoreless third quarter, running back Allen Bradford took over the affair. Bradford collected a 47-yard touchdown pass at 11:17 and then carried the ball 73 yards Stranger Than Fiction: Two fascinating documentaries take you behind the scenes for another score at 3:31. UCLA went on to score with less than a minute left, but it at Disney. Waking Sleeping Beauty covers the renaissance that began in 1984 and led to a obviously was not enough to overcome the more talented Trojan squad. string of classic films. The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story profiles the Oscar-winning “It was a good ride,” Bradford tells reporters after the contest. “I’m a Trojan for life. To songwriting team behind countless classic songs from films like Mary Poppins. go down in history like this to top off my career, I couldn’t ask for a better day.” Harlan: In the Shadow of Jew Suss profiles Joseph Goebbels’ go-to filmmaker Veit For the game, Bradford rushed for 212 yards on 28 carries and a total of two Harlan, director of the most infamous propaganda film of all time, Jew Suss. touchdowns. Franklin had 109 rushing yards in just 13 carries. LENNONYC culls home movies, studio footage and interviews with Yoko Ono, Elton John and others for an intimate look at the legendary songwriter’s later years. Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning Restrepo gives unprecedented, unbiased access to soldiers on the ground in Afghanistan. Over 80 stand-up comics, including Sarah Silverman, Jim Gaffigan and Louis C.K., describe life in the trenches in I Am Comic. THEARTOFLOVE The director of Trekkies examines the ultimate question in The Nature of Existence. Also available: Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel

The Idiotbox: Missed Pee-wee’s comeback stage show? Not to fear, you can relive all your favorite moments in Pee-wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Collection. Q&A The eight-part miniseries adaptation of Ken Follett’s historical tale of love and political intrigue, The Pillars of the Earth, stars Ian McShane, Donald Sutherland and byci lu a more. Idris Elba (“The Wire”) stars as a detective in BBC America’s Luther. I’ve been dating this man for about two months. The funniest show on TV, “Parks and Recreation” returns for Season Two. Rob Lowe He wants to see me several times a week, calls joins the stellar cast including Amy Poehler and Aziz Ansari. constantly and now after a few dates he says he Cory, Topanga and the gang tackle their final year of high school inBoy Meets World: is in love with me. The Complete Fourth Season. I feel that he is moving too fast, and it Lennon Naked is a dramatization of the Beatle’s turbulent journey spanning 1964- troubles me that he is so eager. 1971. —Joan Martin Shaw stars in the exorcism mini-series Apparitions. When a guy is very interested, this is how he behaves! It should only trouble you if you are not In Toon: Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 come to Blu-ray in a four-disc set, which includes as interested, or if you feel you can’t control the situation. Salvador Dali’s long-unfinished short Destino as well as a slew of extras. It’s up to you how often he sees you, not him. If you are only comfortable with once Also available: Sid & Marty Krofft’s Saturday Morning Hits, SpongeBob SquarePants: a week at this point, don’t be available the rest of the time. If he complains, you can say: Season 6, Vol. 2 I’d love to see you, but I already have plans. He can call every day but that doesn’t mean you have to answer. If he leaves a message, Under the Radar: The Sicilian Girl is the true story of a girl who defied the Sicilian take your time calling him back. Mafia’s code of silence. It’s up to you to slow this down if it’s moving too fast. Valhalla Rising is a hypnotic, nightmarish Viking film from the director of Bronson. In terms of his being in love with you, at this point, he probably means that he Also available: Gay coming-of-age story Anderson’s Cross, Cairo Time with Patricia loves being with you and enjoys your company. If you don’t feel the same way yet, say Clarkson, Caged Animal with Ving Rhames, The Year of Getting to Know Us with Jimmy something like, “Oh thank you, you’re so sweet.” Fallon, Harpoon: Whale Watching Massacre I can certainly understand your concern over his eagerness though. One caveat I must add is that if someone is quick to rush in, they will usually be just The Vault: The Bob Hope Collection contains five of the legendary comedian’s films, as quick to rush out. including The Lemon Drop Kid, Road to Bali, Road to Rio, My Favorite Brunette and The Keep in mind, you hold the power. Use it wisely! Seven Little Foys. James Cagney, Peter Lorre and Bing Crosby co-star.

Write to Lucia at theartoflove.net. Read an excerpt from Lucia’s Lessons of Love at Blu Notes: Neo holiday classic Elf comes to Blu-ray in the Ultimate Collector’s Edition. lessonsoflove.net. Listen to Lucia live every Sunday at 3 p.m. PST on latalkradio.com. The set is packaged in a collectible holiday tin with a soundtrack sampler, stocking, Remember: Love inspires, empowers, uplifts and enlightens. magnetic picture frame and more.

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display cases of bright confections, nuts and trinkets galore layer the walls at Compartes. COMPARTES It’s evident that Compartes is Grahm’s passion as he whisks us through the kitchen of copper kettles and bowls filled with velvety chocolate, paintbrushes for the details on the CHOCOLATIER sweets and dusting powder throughout the space. Modern-day confections are derived from nothing but the best ingredients. 912 S. Barrington Ave., Los Grahm notes, “All of the equipment is old school. There’s no manufacturing done here, everything is handmade and Angeles from the heart.” Grand ideas of my personal Charlie and the Chocolate byic er a carter Factory dreams aside, Compartes is a glimpse into the mind of a chocolatier gone wild. Grahm’s creations run the gamut but ‘Co me with me, and you’ll be in a world OF are anything but ordinary. pure imagination.” With over 60 varieties, the truffles’ ganache is organic with To quote Sir Willy Wonka when talking about chocolate no sugar or preservatives. From infused tea to a hint of spice, might sound a bit cliché, but it’s apropos as these chocolates the Signature Truffle Collection is 20 pieces of hand-dipped truly are made from pure imagination. surprises. Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate is a hot seller, the Compartes Chocolatier’s flagship is small and off the cayenne-cinnamon blend with Día de los Muertos skulls on beaten path of San Vicente Boulevard, a hidden treasure top. amongst the hustle and bustle of Brentwood’s main street. The sky’s the limit at Compartes, just like the famous Roald The Compartes’ tradition began in 1950. Mrs. Compartes’ Dahl character mentioned above. Artisan delights in the form focus was simple: marrying European techniques with the U.S. of chocolate bars include strawberry and banana, orange peel taste for wholesome chocolate. Today, the Compartes brand with spicy pink peppercorn and the pumpkin sea salt medley, Compartes offers a glimpse into the mind of a chocolatier is still family owned and helmed by 24-year-old Jonathan ideal for those of us with a slightly savory sweet tooth. gone wild. Grahm, who took over the chocolate shop at the tender age My absolute favorite thing at Compartes is the famed Love of 15. Nuts. Wrapped in a petite cellophane bag, these babies are the Peanut Butter Spread for your toast, cupcake, spoon or even Through his worldwide travels as a kid, not to mention real deal. Vanilla caramel pecans, roasted jumbo macadamias more chocolate! the fact that his family is firmly planted in the food industry, from Hawaii, cashews and almonds are covered in sea salt, Especially during this season, Compartes has a special Grahm’s imagination is the driving force behind Compartes. chocolate and cocoa powder. You can’t eat just one! holiday collection that you don’t want to miss. From the moment you step through the patio, pass the If you haven’t decided already to pay a visit to Compartes, lavender and herb plants to the fresh baby blue interior the here’s one more reason. Compartes is taking their famed For more information, call (310) 826-3380 or visit compartes. feeling that something special is at work is overwhelming. The peanut butter cream filling and putting it in a jar. That’s right, com.

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“Next to Normal” Ahmanson Theatre is located at 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Now-Jan. 2, 2011 @ Ahmanson Theatre For more information, visit centertheatregroup.org. Every note, every line of “Next to Normal” is addictive and will make you insane with an immense desire for more. “West Side Story” Diana (Alice Ripley) is not your average sexually Now-Jan. 2, 2011 @ Pantages Theatre frustrated soccer mom. She is suffering an incurable mental Angeleno Lauren Boyd is fulfilling two lifelong dreams at disorder and not only breaking down herself, but dragging once this holiday season. Not only is she on tour with “West down her entire family. Side Story,” but she will be performing this month at the Her faithful husband Dan (Asa Somers) and rebellious legendary Pantages Theatre. teen daughter Natalie (Emma Hunton) are struggling to pick “I am absolutely blessed to be performing at the up all the pieces, but there may be too many to catch. Pantages,” Boyd says. “I’ve been going there seeing shows Ripley’s eccentric vocals coupled with her schizophrenic since I was a little girl. Just to walk into the theater itself role are absolutely electrifying. The Tony Award-winning and be inspired by the people on stage is amazing. That was actress who originated this monster of a role will mess with something I definitely wanted to do.” your mind and leave you in tears. It’s no surprise that an actress growing up in Los Angeles The touching story leaves you questioning your sanity would wish to perform at the Pantages, but the musical itself but grasping to it with a tight fist. Watching Ripley fail in is especially meaningful to Boyd. nearly every method of treatment to cure her insanity is Her favorite scene is “America.” Coming from an Italian heartbreaking and painful. and Puerto Rican background, the number is right up her Tom Kitt’s music paired with Brian Yorkey’s book and alley. lyrics are phenomenally moving. The pop-rock score is “It’s a big family and to have that kind of family-style

mind-blowing and unique. type of scene with my cast members, it’s something I do Craig Schwartz The demanding score requires top-notch talent to do it at home,” she says. “We always have these big parties and justice. Luckily, that’s exactly what this set of actors is made gatherings. There’s always a lot of food and loud talking, and A lice Ripley in “Next to Normal” of. it’s always so much fun.” The cast and band are all rock stars. Their voices blend as This tour isn’t the first time Boyd rehearsed for this portray her as being feisty and very new to America. A lot of flawlessly as their acting touches the hearts of every member particular scene; she’s been preparing since she was young. the girls have different ideas if they want to be a part of this in the audience. “I put the movie in all the time and watched “America” new country or go back to Puerto Rico. I know my character, The three-tiered set is not just eye-catching, but entirely over and over and over and tried to learn the dance,” admits the way I portray her she definitely wants to be a part of this complimentary to the story. Boyd. new country.” “Next to Normal” soars to new depths and will absolutely Boyd is thrilled to be up on stage portraying Bebecita. —Stephanie Forshee wow you. “She definitely has an important role as far as being there Pantages Theatre is located at 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los —Stephanie Forshee to support Anita and the other Shark girls,” explains Boyd. “I Angeles. For more information, visit broadwayla.org.

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