Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is fairly predictable and a little routine, but the film wins with some convincing ape creations.
More Cage, Please: ‘Arcadian’ Fails Because Its Star Is Missing for a Large Part of the Film
The producers of Arcadian needed to throw a few more bucks at Nicolas Cage to get a full film out of him, and somebody needed to tell him to do his crazy eyes.
Comedies About Comedy: TV Shows About Comedians Aren’t All Funny Business
For every Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Seinfeld, there are many more good comedies about comedy that ended after just a couple of years.
The Lucky 13: Jose Antonio Martinez, Frontman of The Divines
Get to better know Jose Antonio Martinez, frontman of local soul/indie psychedelia band The Divines.
Geodes and Musical Gems: Indio’s New Rocks & Records Store Combines Vinyl and Fossils—With an Emphasis on Community
Rocks & Records opened in early February, joining in the downtown Indio business renaissance with Encore Coffee/Little Street Music Hall, Urban Donkey, Indio Taphouse and Gabino’s Creperie.
A Note From the Editor: The Community’s Response to Tragedies Gives Me Hope
Our editor’s (slightly updated) May 2024 print edition note to readers.
Grunge With Guests: Smashing Muffins Host Live-Band Karaoke Featuring ’90s Music at Yucca Valley’s Snake Bite Roadhouse
The Smashing Muffins share their love of 1990s music through their monthly “Grunge Night” residency at Snake Bite Roadhouse in Yucca Valley, when the band performs grunge covers alongside attendees who sign up.
The Weekly Independent Comics Page for May 9, 2024!
Topics addressed this week include Pampers, diverting water, bike locks, 1950s sci-fi—and more!
Dumb Show, Decent Movie: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt Are Amazing—but Nobody Cares About ‘The Fall Guy’
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt could make any scrap heap of a screenplay worthwhile with their mere presence.
Heart Art: Renee Rauso-Woodward’s Paintings, on Display at Old Town Artisans, Have an Emotional Impact
“The theme of my work is around the heart—heartache, heartbreak and redemption,” said artist Renee Rauso-Woodward. “I deal with issues of the heart and secrets of the heart.”